Economist Lubinda Haabazoka’s call for the Zambian government to reassess its tax policies, particularly regarding personal income tax, echoes the sentiments of many citizens who are grappling with the heavy burden of taxation. In light of the prevailing economic challenges facing the nation, Haabazoka’s proposal to shift the focus towards Value Added Tax (VAT) and reduce the tax burden on individuals deserves serious consideration. Lubinda HAABAZOKA: “The tax administration has become so tight that even the little milk that was left in the cow has been taken. You cannot tax 37 percent from a person who is getting less than $500, a salary of K10,000 for example. [People that get] K10,000 those are not high-income earners. What the Zambian government...