THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has called for stronger collaboration with clearing agents to improve revenue collection, enhance efficiency at border posts and facilitate legitimate trade. ZRA Commissioner General, Dingani Banda, says clearing agents play a critical role in ensuring accurate customs declarations, timely clearance of goods and compliance with tax obligations. Zambia Customs and […]

THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has called for stronger collaboration with clearing agents to improve revenue collection, enhance efficiency at border posts and facilitate legitimate trade.

ZRA Commissioner General, Dingani Banda, says clearing agents play a critical role in ensuring accurate customs declarations, timely clearance of goods and compliance with tax obligations.

Zambia Customs and Forwarding Agents Association (ZCFAA) Annual General Meeting in Lusaka, Mr Banda said the contribution of clearing agents is reflected in the September 2026 revenue figures.

He disclosed that declarants associated with ZCFAA accounted for approximately K1.505 billion, representing 43.2 percent of the K3.485 billion recorded in customs revenue during the month.

Mr Banda also revealed that the number of customs declarations increased by 52.17 percent, from 885,172 in 2021 to 1,346, 946 in 2025.

Meanwhile, Zambia Customs and Forwarding Agents Association President, Evans Mweemba has called on the government to recognise the contribution of customs clearing agents and freight forwarders to national revenue mobilisation and economic development.

Mr Mweemba said clearing agents play a critical role in supporting the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to collect revenue through facilitating the declaration of goods, ensuring compliance with customs procedures and promoting legitima.

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