Tag Archives: International taxation

24Oct/26

How Foreign Investors Trade in Zambia

October 24, 2026FinanceAirtel, Capital gains tax, Copperbelt Energy Corporation, Corporate finance, Corporate tax, Dividend, Double taxation, Economic globalization, Economies, Economy, Income tax in the United States, International taxation, Lusaka, Pangaea Securities Limited, Stockbrokers Zambia Limited, Tax, Tax haven, Taxation in Canada, Taxation in India, Taxation in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom corporation tax, Zambiaadmin

Investing in the Lusaka Securities Exchange: Comparative Pathways, Settlement Mechanics, and Treaty Tax Relief for UK Residents

Sat Oct. 24, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) operates under the regulatory supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Zambia pursuant to the Securities Act No. 41 of 2016, providing a centralized capital market with an equity market capitalization of approximately USD 2.30 billion. To prevent off-market fragmentation, Zambian law mandates that all public companies with 50 or more shareholders must register with the SEC and trade exclusively on a recognized stock exchange, effectively prohibiting Over-The-Counter (OTC) equity markets. The exchange functions across a two-tier market structure comprising the Main Board (Official List) for established public enterprises and the Quoted Tier for growth-phase entities. Zambia maintains a fully liberalized foreign exchange regime with no exchange controls, permitting up to 100% foreign ownership in private and listed assets—with narrow statutory exceptions, such as domestic cellular network operators required to float 10% of their shares on the exchange—and guaranteeing the repatriation of investment capital, dividends, and profits through the Bank of Zambia. Continue reading →

28Feb/26

Global Markets Brace as US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Compound Tariff and Inflationary Pressures

February 28, 2026Conflict and WarAlgeria, Customs duties, Donald Trump, Egypt, Gaza, International taxation, Iran, Iran–Israel war, Iraq, Israel, Israel–United States military relations, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Middle Eastern crisis, Presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tariff, Tunisia, United Statesadmin

The 2026 Global Pivot: 5 Surprising Realities Reshaping the Middle East and Beyond

28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The geopolitical landscape has drastically deteriorated, culminating in joint “pre-emptive” military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran in late February 2026. The US military announced “major combat operations” aimed at razing Iran’s missile industry and naval capabilities. This severe escalation follows a previous 12-day war in June 2025, during which Israel and the US targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow and Natanz, fundamentally altering the region’s risk profile. Continue reading →

26Jun/23

The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation 2023

June 26, 2023FinanceEnvironmental tax, Global minimum corporate tax rate, International Institute for Sustainable Development, International taxation, Lusaka, Natural resource, Tax, Tax reform, Taxation in China, Zambiaadmin

June 26 (Finance) — The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation 2023 is being hosted by Zambia. The conference will take place from June 26 to 28, 2023 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia.

The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation is a significant event that will bring together government officials, industry representatives, and civil society organizations to discuss the future of resource taxation. The conference will focus on the following key challenges: Continue reading →

22Apr/23

ERB approves lower electricity tariffs for low-income households in Zambia

April 22, 2023EconomyArticles, Business economics, Customs duties, Economy, Electricity pricing, International taxation, Pricing, Renewable energy policy, Tariff, Zambiaadmin

April 21, 2023 /Economy/ –The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) in Zambia has approved lower electricity tariffs for low-income households that consume 100 Units or less per month. The new tariffs will take effect on May 1, 2023.

The ERB said the decision to lower tariffs was made in order to cushion low-income households from the rising cost of living. The new tariffs will see a reduction of 25% in the cost of electricity for low-income households.
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