Minister of finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has disclosed that customs revenue has reduced from 50% in 2005 to 25% percent 2026 due the agreements they signed with international organizations.
The Minister has said this on Monday during the commemoration of International Customs day at Dedza Border Post in Dedza District.
Mwanamvekha said there has been due to a reduction in total customs and a decline in donor support therefore this may lead to an increase in cost of customs.
The minister has however reiterated the government’s commitment towards fighting corruption to ensure that development is not compromised.
According to Mwanamvekha, the government has provided a conducive environment to help the country produce and export more than it consumes to end forex challenges.
“We would like to see low inflation and we believe Customs are vital in protecting the citizens,” Mwanamvekha said.
The Minister has therefore commended MRA for introducing drones that will help curbing corruption in the country’s borders.
In his remarks MRA Commissioner General Felix Tambulasi assured Malawians that MRA will continue working with other partners in safeguarding revenues and strengthening tax base collection.
“We will do our part to make sure that our officers are not engaging in corrupt practices, but am also extending this message in requesting the business community to desist from corrupt practices”. He said.
Tambulasi also expressed concern over some business operators who do not pay taxes, but assured the public that with the introduction of the drones, no one will run away from paying customs.
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