The Patriots for Economic Progress is happy that the Zambia Revenue Authority has successfully migrated from the online tax system that was provided by an Indian firm; Tata Consultancy, to an indigenous tax online system that was developed locally through a collaboration between ZRA and the Copperbelt University.
Party President Sean Tembo says his party is overjoyed by the fact that despite some few teething problems at the beginning of January 2020 when the system migration took place, the new tax-online system has since stabilized and is working to the satisfaction of taxpayers.
Mr Tembo said he is cognizant of the fact that this is no mean achievement on the part of ZRA but was a leap of faith on the part of the Commissioner General and his team in the midst of so many doomsayers and pessimists.
“It is for this reason that we find it in order to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the ZRA Commissioner General, the Copperbelt University management and the project team, firstly for a job well done, secondly for promoting local solutions to local problems and thirdly for saving taxpayers millions of dollars which would have been paid to the Indian firm; Tata Consultancy, for continued use of their tax online system”, he said.
Mr Tembo has implored the Copperbelt University to ensure that this tax-online system is fully patented so as to ensure that the institution is able to reap the benefits of its labour.
He has encouraged the Copperbelt University to consider marketing this tax online system to other countries in the region so that Zambia can export this great product and earn some forex as well as bring honor and pride to the nation.
He is hopeful that other parastatals can take a leaf from the patriotism and competence that has been exhibited by ZRA in this regard, and ensure that they always favour and promote homegrown Zambian products and services for all to contribute to the economic growth of Zambia.
“Specifically, we are hopeful that the officials at the Electoral Commission of Zambia will be able to learn one or two things from this ZRA success story and introspect on their lack of patriotism in awarding the contract to print ballot papers to a Dubai-based company instead of the local Government Printers, simply because of a small difference in price”, he added.
Cheers ZRA and CBU. This is how it ought to be. Tongas fondly say ” nichali boobu, nichali chibotu”. Had it been like this, it would have been good.
This is an excellent achievement by ZRA and CBU.The PF Goverment through the Ministry of finance should be commended for having supported the project. It is an example of the fact that as Zambians we have resources to solve most of our problems. What has been retrogressive is the lack of belief and support for locals and the obsession with anything foreign. As a patriot,and a former student of UNZANDO ,now CBU, I am so very happy about this development.Sean Tembo my young brother,well done for giving the story publicity. The Government needs to know that they are patriotic Zambian most of the apolitical who are objective critics like me and who mean well and will give credit where it is due.We want the government of the day to succeed.We are not your enemies. Well done
Congratulations! There is nothing better than home breed solutions. A lot of millions of dollars have been saved. This is what is called being patriotic- putting the country first.
Congratulations ZRA Chief Chanda and team for taking this bold decision. Kudos to the CBU team for the success.
A proud moment for Zambia. Well done ZRA and CBU.
Congratulations to ZRA! The biggest issue there data privacy and integrity.
While the new system is less robust, I think this is grweat,. TaTa India exploited ZRA and wh8ile the system’s backend was great, the UI was aweful, full of raw JavaScrip pop ups and several problems that it was a nightmare. Just turning aps on would make the Tata app to lock your Desktop with a JS warning you about Caps on yet the passwordpolicy requires caps! An atrocious app that costed an arm and leg.
About patenting: RELAX, There is nothing to patent. It is just a very basic CRUD app. I can’t anyone stealing anything from it as it actually need a lof of improvement.
I use the ZRA app so I am really happy TaTa’s services were terminated. This will help the local guys to improve but also saves up money.
That’s the way to go.There is always a beginning.
Bravo yo CBU &ZRA.
Developed locally by ZIMBABWEANS
No, the new ZRA is a pain, its has full of burgs and very unusable. Surely how do people raw out a beta software.
We shall not be made to consume Malabish just because they are local. ZRA rushed this one
Science and technology know no boundaries. Go for the most cost-effective performing software, regardless of country of origin. When it comes to national development, then national chauvinism is not enough. Indian software ranks among the best in the world. Indian computer programmers are working everywhere in the world. Indian software programs are working everywhere in the world. Take time to use synergies.