In a recent announcement, the Zambian Government has disclosed that they have eliminated the tax on imported telecom equipment to help attract investment in the industry.
Imported telecom tower equipment will be exempted from paying value added tax (VAT). This is because the government has recognised science and technology and innovation as catalysts to development. In this regard, government is also reviewing the existing legislation to create an enabling environment for the adoption and application of science, technology and innovation. This will improve development planning, electronic communications, data collection, environmental management and agricultural production.Situmbeko Musokotwane, Finance minister