Zambian content creators and comedians reject taxation plan, demand monetization first.
Zambian social media influencers, comedians and content creators have openly refused to comply with government plant of wanting them to start paying tax out of their work or rather earnings. This came after some social reports saying government want to start collecting tax from every content creators comedians and
According to the announcement, online influencers, comedians, and digital creators who make money through their platforms will now be expected to declare and pay taxes just like any other business entity.
However, the move has sparked strong reactions across social media. Many creators argue that the government has not yet provided a clear monetization system to help them earn sustainable income from their content.
“We can only pay tax when the government helps us get monetized,” one comedian commented, echoing a sentiment shared by many in the industry.
