African Tax Forum Opens, Tackles Modern Challenges in Botswana
The congress features discussions on artificial intelligence in taxation, data analytics for policy reform and strategies for taxing informal economies.
GABORONE, Botswana — The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Annual Congress kicked off Tuesday in Gaborone, bringing together tax officials and experts from across the continent to address contemporary taxation challenges, writes Tshepiso Gabotlhomolwe.
The event, themed "Contemporary Taxation Issues in Africa," highlights the need for African nations to adapt their tax systems to global changes.
Jeanette Makgolo, commissioner general of the Botswana Unified Revenue Service, opened the congress with a call for stronger tax administrations across Africa.
She emphasized Botswana's efforts to modernize its tax infrastructure and the broader role of tax administrators in ensuring equitable systems.
"We must work together to create fair and inclusive tax systems that serve all our citizens," Makgolo said.
Chenai Mukumba, executive director of the Tax Justice Network Africa, discussed the United Nations Tax Convention, stressing Africa's role in shaping a fairer global tax system.
ATAF Executive Secretary Logan Wort reaffirmed the organization's commitment to enhancing African tax administrations' capacity.
The congress features discussions on artificial intelligence in taxation, data analytics for policy reform and strategies for taxing informal economies.