Tax updates across Africa, simplified
South Africa Launches New Tax Refund System in June 2025. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to implement a revamped tax refund system starting June 2025, aiming to …
South Africa Launches New Tax Refund System in June 2025 Read More
World Bank Recommends Carbon Tax on Fuels to Boost Kenya’s Revenue and Climate Goals. The World Bank is advising the Kenyan government to implement a carbon tax on imported fuels …
World Bank Recommends Carbon Tax on Fuels to Boost Kenya’s Revenue and Climate Goals Read More
In a move designed to attract investment and reduce production costs in Nigeria’s oil sector, President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order that ties tax relief to cost-cutting performance …
Nigeria Introduces Tax Relief Framework to Boost Oil Sector Efficiency Read More
Rwanda Rolls Out New Taxes to Boost Revenue and Spur Development. Rwanda has officially implemented a comprehensive tax reform package, introducing several new levies aimed at expanding the country’s revenue …
Rwanda Rolls Out New Taxes to Boost Revenue and Spur Development Read More
Nigeria and South Africa Among Top Revenue Losers as Informal Sector Growth Outpaces Regulation Africa may be missing out on over $125 billion in annual tax revenue due to the …
Africa Loses $125 Billion in Tax Revenue Due to Informal Economy — AfDB Warns Read More
Stakeholders warn new tax proposals may hurt housing affordability and investor confidence Real Estate Sector in Kenya Raises Tax Concerns Over Finance Bill 2025. A coalition of real estate professionals …
Real Estate Sector in Kenya Raises Tax Concerns Over Finance Bill 2025 Read More
Proposed U.S. Remittance Tax. A newly introduced bill in the United States could significantly alter the flow of personal remittances to Africa by imposing a 5% excise tax on money …
Proposed U.S. Remittance Tax Could Cost African Economies Billions Read More
South Africa Drops VAT Hike. South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has re-tabled the 2025 national budget before Parliament, confirming that there will be no increase in the country’s Value-Added …
South Africa Drops VAT Hike, Focuses on Debt Control and Social Spending Read More
Newmont Corporation has remitted $174 million in capital gains tax to the Government of Ghana following the successful sale of its Akyem Mine, located in the country’s Eastern Region. The …
Ghana Receives $174M Tax from Newmont Mine Sale Read More
Zimbabwean Lithium Miners Call for Tax Holiday. Mining companies operating in Zimbabwe’s lithium sector have appealed to the government for a temporary suspension of the 5% export tax on lithium …
Zimbabwean Lithium Miners Call for Tax Holiday Until 2027 to Support Domestic Value Addition Read More