A dated, sourced feed of the changes that affect how businesses stay compliant across the region. Newest first.
AGOA (US duty-free access) is reauthorised only to 31 December 2026, and South Africa’s continued participation is uncertain. Exporters relying on it should plan for alternatives.
Source: US / the dtic · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
From 30 June 2026, VAT deferment on imported capital goods ceases to apply in Tanzania.
Source: TRA · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
From 1 April 2026 the compulsory VAT registration threshold rose from R1 million to R2.3 million; voluntary registration is now from R120,000 (was R50,000).
Source: SARS · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
From February 2026, all VAT-registered businesses in Malawi must use the MRA Electronic Invoice System (EIS) to issue compliant invoices.
Source: MRA · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
Malawi’s standard VAT rate increased from 16.5% to 17.5% effective January 2026.
Source: MRA · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
Zimbabwe’s standard VAT rate rose to 15.5% from 1 January 2026.
Source: ZIMRA · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
Namibia’s non-mining corporate income tax rate is reducing in steps, heading to 28% in the 2026/27 fiscal year (from 31% in 2024 and 30% in 2025).
Source: NamRA · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
From 25 April 2025, VAT registration in Lesotho is required once annual taxable turnover exceeds LSL 2,000,000.
Source: RSL · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
From 1 January 2025 a “designated employer” in South Africa is one with 50+ employees, subject to five-year sector targets (2025–2030), regardless of turnover.
Source: Dept of Employment & Labour · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
Eswatini’s company tax rate reduced from 27.5% to 25% for years of assessment ending after 31 December 2024.
Source: ERS · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
Companies must file beneficial ownership (natural persons holding 5%+) with CIPC; since mid-2024 the CIPC annual return is blocked until beneficial ownership has been filed.
Source: CIPC · confirm the detail with the authority before acting.
Curated and reviewed June 2026 from official revenue-authority and published sources. Indicative — not legal or tax advice.