This content is from: Kenya Why African nations are turning to VAT to limit tax abuse More than 70% of African countries have now adopted a VAT, and it increasingly seems to be the tax of choice for states across the continent looking to generate extra revenue, because it is a hard tax to avoid. By Joe Dalton February 24 2012
This content is from: South Africa Carbon tax could hit South Africa within a year As part of finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2012 budget, it was announced today that South Africa is considering the introduction of a carbon tax as early as next year. By Matthew Gilleard February 22 2012
This content is from: South Africa BUDGET ANALYSIS: South Africa increases capital gains and dividend tax rates South Africa today released its 2012 budget which included changes to the treatment of capital gains and dividends, as well as the way the tax system is administered. By Matthew Gilleard February 22 2012