The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released updated interest rate tables effective from 1 May 2025. Interest rates charged in terms of the legislation administered by SARS are split into three main categories, namely – interest

The Czech Republic government has approved the signing of an income tax treaty with Kenya on 30 April 2025. This follows after negotiations for the agreement started on 22 January 2025 between the countries. It aims to eliminate double taxation

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has revealed the formation of a specialised working group tasked with reviewing and updating its Model Tax Agreement. This announcement was made by ATAF on 29 April 2025. The African Tax

The Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) took effect in Kenya on 1 May 2025. For tax treaties between Kenya and countries where the MLI is already in force, it applies from 1

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbad,i has presented the Finance Bill 2025 before the National Assembly on 30 April 2025. The government says it has not introduced any new taxes in the Finance Bill

The Western Cape High Court has issued a ruling to officially halt the planned rise in South Africa's VAT rate on 27 April 2025. A ruling has resolved a disagreement between the two largest parties in South Africa’s coalition government over a