SUBETA Mutelo, the Permanent Secretary of Zambia’s Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises, has brought to light a pressing issue that demands immediate attention of our policy makers in the UPND government. For many years now, people who run small businesses have been complaining about the difficult environment under which they operate, but their cry has been falling on deaf ears. The alarm has been sounded again by Ms Mutelo, who has openly acknowledged the devastating impact of high and numerous taxes on the growth of SMEs. It is a concern that should not be taken lightly. PS Subeta MUTELO: “There are a lot of complaints on issues of taxation from the SMEs. So, when it comes to bidding, the...