Petauke Town Council is pleased to announce that it has entered the implementation stage of the Digital Payment System under the Local Government Integrated System (LGIS), an initiative aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability in revenue collection.
The Local Authority has successfully completed key preparatory activities and has procured the essential information technology equipment and tools required to support the digitalization process. These include computers, printers, scanners, barcode scanners, webcams, and other supporting accessories necessary for the effective operation of the system.
The new system is expected to significantly reduce revenue leakages associated with cash-based transactions, enhance service delivery and provide real-time reporting for informed decision-making. Through this digital platform residents and businesses will be able to make payments for property rates, business levies, market fees, plot service charges, permits, licences and other council services at their convenience using approved digital payment channels.
Clients will receive instant electronic receipts immediately after payment, ensuring greater convenience, accountability and transparency in all transactions.
In addition, Petauke Town Council wishes to inform all businesses and stakeholders that, beginning this year, all renewals of business levies, permits and licences will be conducted digitally through the Local Government Integrated System (LGIS). This will simplify the renewal process, reduce processing times, improve compliance levels and provide a more efficient and user-friendly service to the public.
The Local Authority is expected to commence the full implementation of the system during the course of next week with technical support from the Chipata City Council Technical Team, who will assist in system configuration, user training, and operational rollout to ensure a smooth transition from manual to digital revenue collection processes.
This development marks a significant step towards modernizing council operations, strengthening revenue collection, minimizing financial leakages, and enhancing the Council’s financial sustainability. The initiative is also aligned with Government’s broader agenda of promoting digital transformation and improved public service delivery across local authorities.
Petauke Town Council encourages all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to support and embrace this important transition as the Council continues to improve service delivery and build a more transparent, efficient and accountable local government system.
