Zimbabwe: Banks lose out as tax pushes Zimbabwe deep into cash economy(https://www.theindependent.co.zw/local-news/article/200048153/banks-lose-out-as-tax-pushes-zimbabwe-deep-into-cash-economy )

Namibia: African Development Bank support drives surge in Namibia's domestic revenue collection (https://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/press-releases/african-development-bank-support-drives-surge-namibias-domestic-revenue-collection-88267 )

Nigeria: FG suspends planned 15% import duty on PMS, diesel (https://punchng.com/fg-suspends-plannned-15-import-duty-on-pms-diesel/?utm_source=top-story&utm_medium=web )

Kenya: Who carries the greatest tax burden in Kenya? (https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2025-11-27-who-carries-the-greatest-tax-burden-in-kenya )

Kenya: Active Enforcement of compliance measures from the Finance Act, 2025. Notices covered income tax deductions for employees (https://www.kra.go.ke/news-center/public-notices/2307-guidance-on-employer-obligations-in-applying-income-tax-deductions,-reliefs-and-exemptions).

The KRA invited public comments on draft regulations for the Significant Economic Presence Tax, with the comment period closing on October 7. (https://www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com/en/news/publications/2025/Practice/Tax-Exchange-Control/tax-and-exchange-control-alert-03-october-Kenya-issues-draft-Income-Tax-Significant-Economic-Presence-Tax-Regulations-2025#:~:text=The%20general%20public%2C%20professionals%20and,by%20the%20Finance%20Act%2C%202025.); ( https://manwaadvocates.com/draft-significant-economic-presence-tax-sept-regulations-released/ )

Kenya’s Tax administration efforts focused on digitalization and a data-driven approach to boost compliance and efficiency 14th-15th October 2025. (https://summit.kra.go.ke/) ; (https://www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com/news/publications/2025/Practice/Tax-Exchange-Control/tax-and-exchange-control-alert-16-october-Tax-update-on-the-KRAs-recent-notices-on-tax-administration-and-compliance-framework ) ; (https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/kenya-pushes-for-digital-inclusive-tax-systems-to-empower-msmes/)

Mauritius has introduced tourist tax 3 euros per night (https://www.mra.mu/index.php/eservices1/tourist-fee ) ; (https://booking-mauritius.com/files/mauritius_tourist_levy_notice.pdf.) (https://www.ilemaurice.im/en/nouvelle-taxe-touristique-a-lile-maurice-a-partir-du-1er-octobre-2025/  1st October 2025)

Namibia The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) extended the deadline for some tax return submissions to October 31. (https://www.namra.org.na/ )

Nigeria:  A World Bank report in early October recommended that Nigeria increase public health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks.  ( https://www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/world-bank-asks-nigeria-to-raise-public-health-taxes-to-boost-revenue/)

South Africa: Tax Filing Deadline: The South African Revenue Service (SARS) reminded non-provisional taxpayers of the October 20 deadline for submitting income tax returns (https://www.sars.gov.za/media-release/sars-urges-non-provisional-taxpayers-to-file-their-income-tax-returns-before-20-october-deadline/#:~:text=As%20part%20of%20our%20strategic,the%2020%20October%202025%20deadline. ).

Zimbabwe: Tax Arrears: The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) encouraged taxpayers to clear their outstanding tax arrears and returns to avoid penalties. (https://zimra.co.zw/public-notices?download=3991)