Author: Mukonki Mukonkela

When deciding between GRZ bonds and Zambian stocks, investors must consider several factors. GRZ bonds are government-issued fixed-income securities offering stable returns, generally yielding between 16% and 22%. They’re low-risk but may be affected by inflation and interest rate changes. On the other hand, Zambian stocks provide opportunities for higher returns through capital gains and…

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Recently, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) announced that over 6,000 taxpayers have been given a 14-day ultimatum to explain why they did not declare their sales invoices on their Value Added Tax (VAT) returns. This has resulted in input VAT claims by customers that were not supported by the corresponding output VAT. This announcement highlights…

Bond issuance is a vital component of Zambia’s financial system. It provides an avenue for the government to finance its budget deficit while also offering investors an opportunity to earn returns on their investments. However, there have been concerns regarding the transparency of the bond issuance process in Zambia, particularly in relation to the face…

When completing your application for a bond to the Bank of Zambia, did you ever get confused by the amount that you had indicated as the face value amount on the application form against the amount that the Bank of Zambia deducted from your bank account? Could it be a case where you indicated the…