• ZRA has further intercepted 17 vehicles for various offences related to abuse of rebates.
• Smuggling is a big threat to the economic growth of any sector.
• It creates price distortions, unfair competition and robes the country of the much-needed revenue.

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has intercepted a truck laden with second hand clothes also known as Salaula on the southern route worth about K700, 000.
Authority Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda told Money FM News that the consignment is a case of outright smuggling that contravenes Section 132 and 149 of the Customs and Excise Act of the Laws of Zambia.
Mr. Sikalinda stated that the Authority has also intercepted 17 vehicles for various offences related to abuse of rebates such as the persons with disability and other Public Benefit Organization rebates.
He reiterated that smuggling is a big threat to economic growth, as it creates price distortions, unfair competition and robes the country of the much-needed revenue.
“The Government of the Republic of Zambia announced various initiatives such as free education, increased Community Development Fund and many others that require tax revenue to be actualized,” Mr. Sikalinda said.
He advised everyone in the entire business chain of importing and exporting goods to take full responsibility and ensure that their business partners are genuine and doing the right thing.