CATA recently hosted a highly engaging webinar session on 28 January 2026 as part of the ongoing E‑Invoicing Working Group, focusing on Zambia’s progress in implementing its national e-invoicing system . The session brought together members and stakeholders for a practical and insightful discussion on the realities of e-invoicing implementation in the region. Advancing Tax Modernisation in Zambia Zambia continues to make steady progress in its tax modernisation agenda, with e

Tax online payment and technology concept: AI, taxes burden, state taxes, calculating finance. (Photo by Parradee Kietsirikul/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images.) CATA’s cooperation arrangement with the International Growth Centre (IGC) , formalised in May 2025, continues to strengthen joint efforts to advance tax administration and policy development across the Commonwealth. As part of this partnership, the IGC invited the CATA Executive Director to contribute a bl

The CATA Cybersecurity Working Group held its second virtual call on 15 January 2026 . The session was chaired by Mr Ashvin Luckoo , who serves as Chair of the CATA Cybersecurity Working Group and is Section Head in the Information Systems Department at the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).He oversees the MOI Data Centre and cybersecurity functions. In his opening remarks, the Chair highlighted that while Mauritius is a small jurisdiction, cybersecurity best practices remain

Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin, President (CATA), CEO/DGIR, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia Dear Members,   As we welcome the year 2026, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all members of the CATA family. The New Year presents us with renewed resolve and a clear opportunity to strengthen our collaboration in advancing more efficient, resilient and trusted tax administrations across the Commonwealth.   This year will be an important one for

Mr Rohit Ramnawaz, CATA Chairman and Director General of Mauritius Revenue Authority Dear Members, As we approach the end of 2025, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to all of you for your steadfast support and commitment to CATA throughout the year. Your engagement and collaboration have been the driving force behind our shared success. Since taking up the role of Chairman in July, when I became Director General of the Mauritius Revenue Authority, I have been truly hon