Traders from Limbe in Blantyre yesterday staged a rare and symbolic protest by marching to the offices of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to submit a petition rejecting the new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), a tax policy set to take effect on February 1. By physically marching to MRA offices, the traders were not only submitting a complaint, but sending a political and economic message: that small businesses feel overburdened, over-monitored and under-supported. Responding to the petition, MRA head of domestic taxes Grey Balawe confirmed receipt of the letter and said the authority would review the concerns and engage the traders. In essence, the Limbe protest is not just about technology. It shows a widening gap between policy makers and grassroots entrepreneurs, and a warning that without dialogue and protection for small businesses, tax reforms risk provoking resistance rather than compliance.