By PETER SICHALIGOVERNMENT is ready to dialogue on various complaints on taxation in the mining sector, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa has said.He said Government was ready to structure tax regime that would support international investment and benefit the citizens.Mr Musukwa said the change of mining taxation policy 17 times in 21 years was not in the best interest of the country and Government would address the matter.The minister admitted that there had been mistrust between Government and mining houses and added that the just-ended Mining “Indaba” was the start of a new chapter that would address all outstanding issues.He said a technical team has been constituted to analyze the resolutions and come up with options that will ensure a win-win situation.Mr Musukwa said there was need for segregation and ensure that Small Scale miners have a separate tax regime that promotes investment in the sector.“We want to ensure that Zambians participate in […]
MINING TAXATION WILL BE STREAMLINED – MUSUKWA
