SSUUNA: Taxing in the time of digitised economies

There is a need for an African tax co-ordination platform dedicated to addressing emerging tax challenges and shaping African positions on tax reforms at the global level. FILE PHOTO | NMG

"Our New Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and Taxes," said Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the Unites States of America.

Whereas this remains the case to date, globalisation has necessitated reshaping global rules for trade, investment and taxation.