ACTIONAID Zambia says the increase in PAYE threshold from K4,500 to K4,800 still leaves workers in a worse-off position given the high cost of living and prevailing average earnings. And ActionAid says government should urgently address the challenges which contribute to the low absorption capacity of CDF to enable 100 percent absorption. Giving an analysis of the 2023 national budget, ActionAid Head of Programmes Musonda Kabinga said more social safety nets should be provided to the working employees. “The 2023 budget proposal has suggested the adjustment of the tax credit on emoluments from the current K4,500 to K4,800 representing an increase of 6.6 percent. This is a welcome gesture by the government but is still not adequate given the cost...