The Malawi Revenue Authority has scrapped a controversial security services tender amid backlash over alleged links between shortlisted firms and senior government officials, drawing sharp reactions from civil society.
The security contracts have sparked public debate following media reports questioning whether the awards comply with principles of good governance and conflict-of-interest rules at MRA.
Malawi faces harsh new taxes as government moves to stabilise a battered economy. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha cites unsustainable debt and a closed fiscal space, introducing levies on bank transfers, mobile money, winnings, insurance and cement to boost revenue.
The arrest comes barely a day after MRA conducted a search at the residence of Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president, Enock Kamzingeni Chihana, in Lilongwe as part of investigations into alleged customs offences.
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has confirmed searching the Lilongwe residence of Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enock Chihana as part of investigations into the importation of goods, a move the party has dismissed as politically motivated ahead of the September elections.
This initiative, aimed at formalizing the kabaza sector, offers reduced customs rates to encourage compliance, improve road safety, and increase government revenue, with enforcement measures set to begin on July 1 for those who fail to register
The Board of Directors of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has announced Daniel Dominic Daka, as the new Commissioner General effective 20th August, 2024
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The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has expressed confidence that its targeted revenue collection performance for the rest of the year will be met.
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The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has implored upon the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to increase its sensitization drive on the duty stamps to...
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has admitted that smuggling of goods remains a key challenge in the drive to increase revenue collection in the country.
Staff from Malawi's Department of Immigration and Citizenship services has warned authorities of an impending industrial action starting on 6th June, 2024.
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