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@ShiMutale98 @EscobarChim And they closed alot of branches and told us it's because we are moving to our new offices...eh we are in shocko

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@Chilaz10 Awe steffan is ok, he makes us laugh without insulting, mwati ni Bongani

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@Makanjila_23 Who is the Chinese kembo..what movie?

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@selfstyledking Trevor I think he was just being cautious of his area... because the stories we hear of ku Sube.. even me I can ask mwe

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@ChilumbaKBwalya @sydosis I do not have a grade 7, but I can imagine the frustration.. imagine the people who don't have social media

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@sydosis Sometimes it's like we are in a comedy show..no press briefing..so some people where in a meeting and thought it would be a good idea to let the people know when the results are out..no engagements..

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@lufwanyamaduke Printech

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@mulos ...for me it was how the colored guy was so happy..when this was happening...his face yo..

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@sydosis Copperstone university production 😂😂😂

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@george_miles33 @TwaamboHamoomba The only time I can't see properly is when iam broke or hungry.. not VA ma love mulebako serious

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@TwaamboHamoomba @EphraimChinga You are crazy..I have laughed...nshi you people that get heartbreaks muma konda bwanji

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@DoctorSmeago Munali road ka?

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@ShiMutale98 ..... Was nalitumpa ine playing in the background while he was sitting like that?

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@Takunachola Ku bulaya kwaliba confusion..it's really sad

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@Am_Blujay VA ma love...it's another world all together..

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@natty_C12 Manje why uma samwa ❤️

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@ShiMutale98 ...and it's not only the ladies that do these piece works...I have a very close friend who is doing these piece works..I keep telling him his a nice guy he can get a single girl proper..awe muntu Ali busy it must be something in Lusaka water

[Barakas @Evans_EN7]

Dear President @HHichilema,

I hope you see this and that this message finds you well at this point in time.

I would like to turn your attention to the issue of Pay As You Earn (PAYE). As citizens, we are cognizant of the fact that the 2024 National Budget will be presented on Friday, 29th September, 2023. That said, I will be quick to acknowledge that there has not been an aggressive campaign for a reduction in PAYE as was the case last year. That does not mean that we do not want that to come to pass. We do. Now more so than ever. Here's why:

1. Prices of goods and services are increasing virtually every month. We cannot bank on salary increments that come after a year, and even if we did, an increment would not even be a guarantee. Even if it were, some salary increments aren't even equivalent to the average rate of inflation. As such, a reduction in PAYE would increase our ability to spend, which in turn, would enhance the taxable profits of businesses out there. More revenue for government.

2. Our purchasing power is diminishing every month due to depreciation of our currency. It's difficult to even channel money towards side-hustles because we cannot restock the quantities we had initially. The cost of doing business is going up, not to mention customs duties and taxes payable by entrepreneurs who import and export goods and services. Therefore, a reduction in PAYE would likely cushion this becuase of a greater ability to spend. It is worth noting that salaries can be used as a source of capital by people in formal employment, so such a source of income should not be discounted.

3. It goes without saying that energy runs the economy. While we acknowledge that there are external factors that affect the prices of fuel, we cannot deny that this commodity has become very expensive. Over the last two months, we have really felt it. Actually, ever since the monthly review was effected, it has become difficult to budget. This is a genuine sentiment. Whatever we would spend has significantly increased, and we have had to sacrifice other things just to meet our monthly costs of transportation. The question is, for how long can this go on? We can only adjust for so long. Other areas of life need to go on. Before we know it, we will end up working just to meet our monthly transportation costs. A reduction in PAYE would help cushion this.

It bears mention that PAYE is a progressive tax. Simply put, the higher you earn, the more tax you pay. Therefore, in adjusting the tax bands, there is need to highly consider the highest tax bracket. It is very high. Recent adjustments have not taken that into account. Besides, do you recall that one of your campaign promises was to create an enabling environment as well as reduce the highest tax band from 37.5% to 22.5% over a period of 5 years?

I do understand that PAYE is one of the highest contributors of tax revenue for the Zambian government, but are you sure that it is fair for the minority (i.e. formally employed) to bear that burden? Honestly speaking, is it fair? The answer is no.

Your earnest and kind help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

Evans.

Cc. @S_Musokotwane

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@Lewis_Mulinda Correct

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@Takunachola @Majid__jnr You can imagine...now we even know how his bedroom looks like..