By SILUMESI MALUMOHAKAINDE Hichilema has applauded Government for its decision to offer economic relief measure in the wake of the ravaging COVID-19.The UPND leader said Government did well to waive tax penalties and interests on tax liabilities and releasing K10 billion medium-term refinancing facility, which commercial banks could access to assist with restructuring, refinancing or extending credit to businesses.Mr Hichilema said his party was pleased with the measures put in place through the Ministry of Finance to ensure sustainable economic development.“We note with appreciation the measures that the Minister of Finance (Bwalya Ng’andu) announced in his address on the further measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 on the Zambian economy.“It was gratifying that the minister talked about waiver of tax penalties and interests, easing liquidity by tapping into the Bank of Zambia’s K10 billion medium-term refinancing facility, which commercial banks can access,” he said.Mr Hichilema also proposed that the Government should put […]
HH lauds Govt relief measures
