LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL RAKES K105 M IN REVENUE

THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has made a remarkable collection of over K105 million for the first quarter of 2024.

This impressive figure represents a significant growth from the previous year's first quarter, where approximately K83.8 million was collected.

And LCC Public Relations Unit said in a statement that the current revenue exceeds the past record by more than K21.9 million, setting a new milestone in the council's financial history.

Acting Town Clerk, Eng. Liftery Ndaba, credits the financial surge to the government's efforts in fostering a business-friendly environment and the council's innovative and proactive approaches to revenue collection.

“Among the strategies implemented by the Local Authority is the execution of targeted media campaigns, which have significantly raised public awareness regarding the importance of tax compliance and its direct influence on the city’s development,’’ he said.

Mr. Ndaba highlighted the LCC's strategic communications with taxpayers through telephone as a key factor in promoting timely payments and promptly addressing any concerns.

He said the City Council has also taken necessary actions, including deploying bailiffs, to recover outstanding debts.

"Our dedicated zone teams have worked relentlessly with the community to ensure compliance through active engagement. Moreover, the council has utilized technology to dispatch bulk SMS reminders to taxpayers, emphasizing their civic responsibilities," said Ndaba.

He revealed the Local Authority's determination to achieve an ambitious revenue target of over K732 million for the fiscal year 2024, as the municipality aspires for ongoing growth and prosperity for the City of Lusaka.

"We extend our sincere thanks to the residents and businesses of Lusaka for their enhanced tax compliance and cooperation, as these contributions from the bedrock of our city’s development," he said.

Mr. Ndaba has therefore, called upon businesses that have not yet met their tax obligations to act swiftly to avoid penalties.

"As we progress, we look forward to the continued dedication of the business community in fulfilling their financial duties, as your partnership is vital to the LCC and the flourishing future of our cherished city."

He has also reaffirmed the Local Authority's commitment to reaching its revenue collection goals through strategic initiatives and meticulous implementation