Tax evasion Archives

MRA worried over attacks against its officers during operations

May 07, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has expressed concern over attacks against its officers when they are on duty operating in the country's border areas. This was brought forward during a two -day 2023/24 New Tax Measures… ...

Magistrate’s court suspends hearing of case following High Court order

Sep 20, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Defence lawyer Mwakhwawa (L) at the court The Chief Resident Magistrate’s today stopped hearing of a K10 billion tax evasion case while a witness was testifying after the High Court in Blantyre granted the defence… ...

US$3.1 trillion stolen from Malawi since 1964

Jul 18, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Member of Parliament Werani Chilenga says illegal financial flows have left Malawi poorer, with the country losing US$3.1 trillion over the past six decades. According to Chilenga who is Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on… ...

MRA intensifies crackdown on EFD offences

Jun 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has sealed a total of eight establishments in Blantyre and Limbe since Monday over non-issuance of EFD (Electronic Fiscal Device) receipts. The development follows commencement of an operation by the Authority… ...

Malawi regrets conduct of diplomats

Jun 11, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malawi says it regrets the conduct of Malawian diplomats who have been given 72 hours to leave South Africa over illegal alcohol trade . In a statement this evening,… ...

Malawian diplomats expelled from South Africa over alcohol

Jun 11, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

South Africa has expelled diplomats from Malawi for buying alcohol and cigarettes from duty-free shops in South Africa and then reselling the items. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako has confirmed but did not mention the… ...

Ministers shield tax evasion suspect Faizal Latif’s arrest

May 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Senior government officials including cabinet ministers are allegedly shielding the arrest of systematic tax evasion suspect, Faizal Latif, who owns Mapeto David Whitehead & Sons. A whistleblower says police were expected to arrest Faizal yesterday… ...