Malawi’s development relies on tax revenues 12 January 2017  His Excellency, President Peter Mutharika, has called on all Malawians to always demand EFD receipts after acquiring items and services from 

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Zimra could double VAT collection through automation 28 November 2016 The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is plagued by revenue leakages due mainly to the fact that their systems are not 

Digital payment systems drive growth in emerging countries 20 October 2016 Digital payment systems can drive sustainable growth in emerging countries. Many emerging countries are grappling with the challenge of 

Avatar Technologies can increase revenue in Botswana 25 August 2016 Tax compliance is a worldwide issue but it is particularly problematic in emerging countries, where the difference between the tax 

E-Invoicing recovers lost revenue  29 July 2016 It is essential for many developping countries to increase their domestic revenue, hence the need for greater mobilization of revenue. The recent economic 

Burundi’s Revenue Authority should increase and optimise tax collection 21 July 2016 Tax issues are high on the agenda of African governments. In many of the poorest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, a 

    Reduce tax evasion for economic growth in Guinea   8 July 2016 Tax evasion is one of the major scourges responsible for the impoverishment of the African continent 

A new way to catch the informal market in the tax net 24 June 2016 In the struggle to increase revenue, African governments are seeking new ways to catch their 

E-invoicing – a sustainable solution to ensure VAT collection 07 June 2016 The Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) announced that it is continuing its reforms to combat fraud in all its forms. 

Additional tax revenue through Avatar Technologies : A solution to finance infrastructure in Africa 25 May 2016 The continent has to reply on putting in place infrastructure in order to 

  African countries need to improve tax collection   16 May 2016  If Africa is to achieve its sustainable development goals, the continent needs to ensure absolutely no revenue is 

How we help African governments enforce tax compliance 5 May 2016 Tax compliance is a worldwide issue, but it is particularly problematic in developing and emerging countries, where the difference 

The New Way To Collect Taxes 25 April 2016 Tax fraud and evasion are very real issues in African countries.  Technology platforms such as the Avatar Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) 

Mali advised to review its tax system  23 March 2016 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently took a close look at Mali’s tax policies and recommended that Mali needs to improve it’s 

Avatar Technologies Can Reduce The African Debt Pile 07 April 2016 Some of the problems exacerbating the debt situation of African countries are their small tax bases, the lack of 

Electricity is crucial for development 26 February 2016 Avatar Technologies can provide solutions to help governments raise revenues to finance electrification. One of the areas which is crucially important for 

Boosting development through improved tax collection 22 February 2016 How Avatar Technologies’ solutions can help developing countries become tax administration leaders and take charge of their development. Tax collection is 

Avatar Technologies can assist tax authorities with real-time invoicing 16 February 2016 “In Africa alone, an estimated USD 50 billion is lost each year due to fraud and tax avoidance.” Countries 

Formalizing the underground economy in Romania   25 January 2016 How Avatar Technologies can help the Romanian government optimize tax collection for the benefit of the country’s economy. Taxes play 

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  Financing basic education through taxation   17 December 2015 Avatar Technologies can help fill the education funding gap by optimizing tax collection in developing countries. “Education is the most 

  Ending poverty through effective tax governance   17 November 2015 The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have reached their deadline this year and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have now 

  The world could lose up to R27 trillion in counterfeiting and piracy   10 November 2015   “Criminal activities such as corruption and tax evasion make up 8% of 

Africa’s potential for tax revenue from untapped sources   2 November 2015 Africa has the potential to raise tax revenue from many untapped sources on the continent. Countries can increase 

  Tanzania: Demand receipts, TRA tells consumers   21st April 2013 The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has said buyers of consumer goods should develop a culture of demanding fiscal receipts 

  Rwanda’s successful emergence out of conflict and into financial inclusion   20 October 2015 Rwanda has managed to successfully emerge out of conflict and has expanded financial inclusion across 

  Four ways in which Avatar Technologies, a parent company of Global Voice Group, can help governments improve tax collection and boost their development   6 October 2015 Insufficient tax 

  28 April A Rwanda: Supplement – RRA Experts Answer Questions About Electronic Billing Machines Rwanda has introduced legislation which will help businesses to keep their books properly and also 

  Kenya: KRA change tact to nab stamp duty and ETR tax cheats   22 April 2013 The taxman has issued new excise duty stamps starting this month as one 

  Avatar Technologies in line with IMF approach on taxation in developing countries   10 September 2015 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) encourages developing and emerging countries to implement ways 

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  Three ways in which Avatar Technologies can help governments reach their development goals   14 August 2015 In the wake of the Third UN Financing for Development conference, held 

  TRA: Buses to have EFDs too–but later   April 2013 The Tanzania Revenue Authority has said it is collaborating with several other stakeholders including the Surface and Marine Transport 

  Tackling tax leaks in Africa   27 July 2015 ICTs at the service of development: How Avatar Technologies fits into the World Bank’s anti-poverty plan.  The fight against extreme 

  Tanzania: Electronic Devices Boost VAT Collection   25 April 2013 TANZANIA Revenue Authority (TRA) has recorded an increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) under the use of Electronic Fiscal Devices 

  Rwanda: Supplement – RRA Experts Answer Questions About Electronic Billing Machines   28 APRIL 2013 INTERVIEW Rwanda has introduced legislation which will help businesses to keep their books properly