- ESSE NEWSLETTER -

February
2024 Highlights

ESSE Offices are Open
over the Long Weekend

Using AI to Improve Tax
Compliance

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has
integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their
operations to enhance tax compliance efforts. ZRA has
stated that they are now utilising AI to quickly and
accurately detect any irregularities in revenue
collection and tax declarations.

The ZRA's embrace of AI highlights the
changing tax compliance landscape, stressing the
importance of taxpayers taking proactive steps. We
are dedicated to providing you with a professional
services. As your reliable Customs Clearance provider
we are here to make sure you are in compliant.

Ministry of Agriculture
Halts Issuance of Export Permits for Soya Beans Meal
and Cake

The Ministry of Agriculture has
suspended issuing export permits for soya beans meal
and cake, effective from Friday, March 15, 2024.
Beginning Saturday, March 16, 2024, no new export
permits will be granted for soya beans meal and cake
until further notice.

It's imperative to note that any permits
issued prior to March 15, 2024, will remain valid
until their expiration date. Further updates
regarding the resumption of permit issuance will be
communicated in due course.

Government Pilots
Coordinated Border Management for Trade Efficiency

The Government is launching a
pilot program for Coordinated Border Management (CBM)
at Kazungula and Chirundu One-Stop Border Posts
(OSBPs). This move aims to streamline operations by
reducing border agencies from 18 to 6, ensuring
faster and smoother border clearances.

Take Note

Three States Ready to
Trial COMESA Electronic Certificate of Origin

Eswatini, Malawi, and Zambia have
successfully integrated their national systems with
the COMESA Electronic Certificate of Origin (e-CO)
system, marking the first phase of piloting its
implementation. The e-CO, a crucial part of the
COMESA digital Free Trade Area Action Plan, aims to
facilitate intra-regional trade by replacing manual
Certificate of Origin procedures. National focal
persons recently met in Lusaka for joint testing and
exchange of e-COs, paving the way for the pilot
phase.

Dr. Christopher Onyango of the COMESA
Secretariat highlighted key achievements and ongoing
preparations, including readiness assessments and
country-specific action plans for selected Member
States. The meeting concluded with a joint action
plan to commence piloting the e-CO before May 2024.

Read more
here…

KKIA Airfreight Cargo
Delivery

TIPS For ESSIER Clearing

Using
preclearance can greatly expedite the customs clearing procedure
during the Coordinated Border Management pilot programme. Let's
take advantage of this chance to speed border procedures and
streamline our operations.

Help and advice for all your Import and Export needs
in and out of Zambia.

Click on Just Ask

ESSE February 2024 Clearance Statistics

In February, 62% of the ESSE Clearing entries were completed in less than 24hours. Kazungula
continue to be our busiest border.

Remember that pre-clearance is key!!!

REMEMBER:

Your preferred Clearing
agent throughout Zambia

Wishing you a
joyful celebration on Women’s and Youth Day!

Women’s
Day – March 8, 2024

Youth Day
– March 12, 2024

Our offices
remain open over the long weekend with a skeleton
staff.

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Clearing Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Livingstone - Zambia

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