– Attributed to tax waive on imported equipments
MWAKA LENGALENGA
Lusaka
ZAMBIA has secured investments exceeding US$54 million in its information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati said the investment follows Government’s decision to waive taxes on importation of ICT equipment.
The minister was speaking when a delegation from Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) paid a courtesy call on him.
“Government took the decision to waive taxes to open up the ICT sector and promote private sector involvement,” he said.
Mr Mutati said Starlink, which came in last year with 100 kits, has now increased to 11,000 kits, which has taken digital connectivity to a higher level…https://enews.daily-mail.co.zm/
