AFRICA

[Egypt] eTax launches unified digital system for payroll tax calculation [Egypt] eTax launches unified digital system for payroll tax calculation

A press release stated that the system had been developed in full cooperation with the ETA.
04 Jun 2025

[Kenya] World Bank proposes PAYE restructuring [Kenya] World Bank proposes PAYE restructuring

The World Bank has proposed changes to Kenya's Personal Income Tax (PIT), intended to increase tax progressivity while keeping revenue...
29 May 2025

[South Africa] SARS' workforce expansion: transforming payroll compliance [South Africa] SARS' workforce expansion: transforming payroll compliance

The filing deadline for Employer’s Annual Declarations is on May 31, and SARS has stated that this process is critical...
22 May 2025

[Ghana] Six individuals convicted for roles in payroll corruption scandal [Ghana] Six individuals convicted for roles in payroll corruption scandal

The scheme involved ‘ghost names’ and fraudulent salary payments within the Ghana Education Service.
20 May 2025

[Kenya] Government will transfer all UHC staff to county payroll despite opposition [Kenya] Government will transfer all UHC staff to county payroll despite opposition

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that the payroll transition will take effect on July 1.  
15 May 2025

[Nigeria] Civil servant in court for allegedly manipulating IPPIS salary software [Nigeria] Civil servant in court for allegedly manipulating IPPIS salary software

The defendant allegedly forged a letter of posting dated January 20, 1998, purportedly issued by the Office of the Head...
15 May 2025

[South Africa] Gauteng Health addressing unpaid salaries [South Africa] Gauteng Health addressing unpaid salaries

The update follows reports that doctors at facilities, including Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke, and Dr George Mukhari hospitals, haven't...
12 May 2025