According to official government data, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) collected a net K170 million in mobile money levy during the first quarter of 2026 compared to K48.5 million collected during the same period in 2025. The figures represent an increase of about K121.5 million, translating into growth of more than 250% in one year, highlighting the rising contribution of digital transactions to government revenue. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times— ZBT, economist Enoch Hachibi attributed the sharp increase to stronger tax compliance, improved technology, and the growing use of mobile money across the country. “There are three...
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