New research by the @ATAFtax [ATAF], through its ATAF Women in Tax Network [AWITN], has highlighted the need for African countries to strengthen the integration of gender considerations into tax policy and administration. More: thecooperator.news/ataf-rese… ✍️Caesar Mukasa #CooperatorUpdates

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Thanks to the African Tax Administration Forum, ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) for selecting me as a mentor and for pairing me with my mentee, Ms. Naliyalpulwe, a staff member of the Namibia Revenue Agency (NRA). I look forward to an engaging experience with her and to making a positive impact in her career path.

Celebrating 5 years of impact! The ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) marks a powerful journey of empowering women, strengthening leadership, and shaping the future of tax across Africa. Watch our story and join us as we continue building a more inclusive and impactful tax community.

The AWITN @ 5 Anniversary Webinar celebrated the progress made in advancing women’s leadership in tax administration while recognising that much more remains to be done to achieve gender equality. Delivering the keynote address, AWITN Board Chair and Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority of Sierra Leone (SNRA), Ms Jeneba J. Bangura, reflected on the persistent inequalities that continue to shape leadership and economic opportunities across the continent, stressing that “clearly more needs to be done to transform this status quo.” She emphasised that tax administrations have an important role to play in advancing inclusive development, commending all the 23 ATAF member countries who signed the AWITN Pledge since 2024. She highlighted examples of progress across ATAF member administrations. She pointed to the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) for fast-tracking institutional reforms that increased female representation in senior management from 6 to 23 women out of 72 positions by October 2025. She also noted that the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) revised its maternity leave policy to address workplace policies that disproportionately affect women. In Sierra Leone, she cited her own experience, noting that since the launch of the SNRA mentorship programme in 2022, the proportion of women in executive positions has increased from 25 per cent to 39 per cent. These examples demonstrate that “tax policy and administration can play a key role in promoting gender equality and supporting sustainable development of our continent.” Calling for collective responsibility, Commissioner General Bangura encouraged leaders and institutions to translate commitments into meaningful change. “It all starts with all of us doing the right thing for the Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” she said.

As the ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) celebrates its 5th anniversary, the milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on how a bold idea launched in 2021 has grown into a continental movement advancing women’s leadership in tax administration. Opening the anniversary webinar, the Executive Secretary Ms Mary Baine reflected on the Network’s journey and the deliberate commitment behind it. “Since the inception of AWITN, ATAF has invested resources and time in supporting this strategic initiative,” she said, highlighting mentorship programmes, leadership initiatives, and the growing participation of women in ATAF capacity-building programmes across the continent. She emphasised that mentorship remains central to the Network’s mission: “Mentorship is one of the priorities of AWITN,” she noted, recognising the many women who have dedicated their time and expertise to supporting the development of the next generation of leaders in tax administration. The Executive Secretary also paid tribute to those who laid the foundation for the Network’s success, acknowledging former AWITN Board Chairs Dr Amélia Muendane and H.E. Ms Veronique Herminie, former ATAF Executive Secretary Mr Logan Wort, as well as Ms Varsha Singh, Commissioner General of the Seychelles Revenue Commission and ATAF's Ms Susan Nakato, for their role in establishing and promoting AWITN. Looking ahead, she encouraged participants to continue building on the progress achieved so far, stressing that “there is no better time than now for us to drive real change and transformation through gender mainstreaming in tax systems.”

Join the AWITN 5th Anniversary Webinar and hear from Rachel Mkundai (TRA), Viviane Kabare (DGI–Burkina Faso), and Julinda Makili (NamRA) as they share how the ATAF Women in Tax Network has shaped their professional journeys and supported their growth. Be part of the conversation as we celebrate "Five years of empowerment: Advancing Women's Leadership in African Taxation." Date: 16 March 2026 Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CAT Register here to join the celebration: ataftax-org.zoom.us/webinar/…

The ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) is hosting its Inaugural Leadership Development Programme for Executives from 3–6 March 2026, in Pretoria, South Africa. Under the theme “Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading with Impact,” 37 senior women leaders from the private sector, tax administrations, ministries of finance and academia from across 20 countries have gathered to deepen their influence, strengthen their resilience, and shape the future of tax administration in Africa. Representing the Executive Secretary, Ms Mary Baine, our Head of Domestic Resource Mobilisation Mr Anthony Munanda delivered a compelling call to action: *Leadership starts at the top. *Impact is intentional. *And every woman in an executive position has a responsibility to mentor other women so that other women, too, can grow and take up opportunities. Culminating from virtual sessions about leadership, participants will over the next couple of days move beyond theory into deliberate practice — confronting adaptive leadership challenges, strengthening moral courage, mastering delegation, and committing to the leadership behaviours they will shift within their organisations.

Building strong tax administrations starts with strong leadership. From 3–6 March 2026, the ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) will host its Executive Managers Leadership Training in Pretoria, South Africa, bringing together women leaders from member tax administrations to strengthen strategic leadership capabilities, management effectiveness, and institutional impact. Register to attend here: bit.ly/4klRw4d

Dr. Nthabiseng Debeila, ATAF’s Women in Tax Network Lead, participated in the Fiscal Justice for Inclusive Development event in Johannesburg, South Africa, representing ATAF in high-level discussions on gender and fiscal policy reform through the ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN). Speaking during the panel discussion at the launch of "Centring Care in Africa’s Fiscal and Development Agenda paper,” Dr. Debeila underscored ATAF’s commitment to placing gender considerations at the centre of tax and development discourse. The paper highlights how many of Africa’s fiscal systems continue to rely heavily on women’s unpaid care work, while constrained public investment, austerity measures, debt servicing and regressive tax instruments further entrench gender inequality. Dr Debeila reinforced this message, noting: “There is nothing governments can do without considering the gendered impact of their approaches and policies. This is particularly important for the care economy, as the paper demonstrates.” Drawing on ATAF’s technical leadership in the field, she highlighted opportunities for deeper engagement between fiscal justice advocates and the tax policy community. She pointed to the African Tax Outlook (ATO) as an example of how ATAF continues to advance evidence-based fiscal analysis with impactful societal outcomes. Through AWITN and its technical programmes, ATAF continues to strengthen the nexus between gender and taxation—ensuring that fiscal policy contributes meaningfully to inclusive development across the continent.

The ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) hosted its first Leadership Development Programme for middle managers, empowering women to lead with confidence, strategy & impact. Read more here: bit.ly/3M2yqTv

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Ms. @chenaimukumba, for being appointed as the ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) Vice Chairperson, Programs. The elections were held during the ATAF Annual Meetings in Algeria, that took place from 3-8 November 2025. She has consistently championed gender-responsive fiscal policies and strengthened platforms for women’s leadership in tax justice. Ms. Chenai, we celebrate your vision, your voice, and the impact you continue to make in tax justice across the continent. #TaxJusticeAfrica Like, comment, share

We are proud to announce the reappointment of Ms Yanga Mputa, Tax Ombud, to the @ATAFtax Women in Tax Network (AWITN) Board. 👏 Join us in celebrating this milestone and her role in driving transformation, and empowering women. Her continued leadership in promoting gender equality in tax administration was reaffirmed at the ATAF Annual Meeting held in Algiers, Algeria. Ms Mputa’s dedication to empowering women in tax is reflected in AWITN’s impactful initiatives, including its flagship Mentorship Programme, set to relaunch in March 2026. For more information visit: taxombud.gov.za/2025/11/06/t… #Leadership #WomenInTax #TaxOmbud #ATAF #AWITN #Transformation #MentorshipMatters

The @URAuganda and Algeria’s @dgi_mf officially signed the ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) Pledge during the ATAF Annual Meetings in Algiers, bringing the number of signatories to 23. Through the pledge, ATAF is driving real change. Now, with Uganda and Algeria joining the network of committed tax administrations, the momentum continues to grow. Each signature represents a renewed commitment to creating workplaces where women rise, lead, and shape the future of Africa’s fiscal space. #ATAFAnnualMeetings #WomenInTax

Congratulations to the newly appointed ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) Board Members, who were elected at the ATAF Annual Meetings in Algeria: 1. Ms. @JBangura4 , CG @NRASalone: AWITN Chairperson: 2. Ms. @chenaimukumba: AWITN Programs: AWITN Vice-Chairperson 3. Ms. Laila Benchekroun: Advocacy: AWITN Vice-Chairperson 4. Ms. Dinina-Dama Bamaze: AWITN Board Member 5. Ms. Varsha Singh: AWITN Board Member 6. Ms. Regina Chinamasa: AWITN Board Member: 7. Ms. Yanga Mputa: AWITN Board Member: 8. Prof. Teju Somorin: AWITN Board Member 9. Ms. Cathie Hannelas: AWITN Board Member: 10. Ms. Susan Nakato: AWITN Board Member #ATAFAnnualMeetings #WomenInTax #AWITN

The 2025 @ATAFtax ATAF Annual Meetings have commenced in Algiers. Hosted by Algeria's Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), this week features eight closed sessions where African tax leaders convene to strengthen collaboration, share technical expertise, and engage in policy dialogue. Today's meetings include: *Council Meeting *Cross-Border Technical Committee *Exchange of Information Technical Committee *Direct Tax Technical Committee *Indirect Tax Technical Committee *Tax Administration Technical Committee *ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) Board Meeting *Donor Meeting These sessions set the stage for impactful discussions on strengthening domestic resource mobilisation and promoting effective tax cooperation across Africa. #ATAFAnnualMeetings #Algeria #TaxpayersRights #TaxOmbud #DidYouKnow #BeASmartTaxpayer

The 2025 ATAF Annual Meetings are officially underway in Algiers 🇩🇿! Hosted by Algeria’s Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), the week begins with eight closed sessions bringing together African tax leaders to advance collaboration, technical exchange, and policy dialogue. Today’s meetings include: * Council Meeting * Cross-Border Technical Committee * Exchange of Information Technical Committee * Direct Tax Technical Committee * Indirect Tax Technical Committee * Tax Administration Technical Committee * ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) Board Meeting * Donor Meeting These sessions set the stage for impactful discussions on strengthening domestic resource mobilisation and promoting effective tax cooperation across Africa. #ATAFAnnualMeetings #Algeria

From 8–16 Oct 2025, ATAF’s Dr Nthabiseng Debeila led the first in-country mission at the @rrainfo to advance the #AWITN Pledge. RRA has committed to completing a Gender Balance Maturity Model assessment — strengthening gender inclusion in tax policy & administration. #ATAF #WomenInTax

The ATAF 2025 Annual Meetings in Algeria (03-07 November) will bring together Africa’s top tax leaders and policy influencers for impactful dialogue and collaboration. We’re honoured to introduce some of the distinguished speakers who will share their insights and experiences: • Mr. John Musinguzi Rujoki @URA_CG, Commissioner General, @URAuganda • Ms. Talato Eliane Djiguemde / Ouédraogo, Director General, DGI, Burkina Faso • Mr. Dingani Banda, Commissioner General, @ZambiaRev Authority • Ms. Veronique Herminie, AWITN Chairperson Register now to attend the ATAF 2025 Annual Meetings: bit.ly/4pJzcUS #ATAFAnnualMeetings #Algeria

The ATAF 2025 Annual Meetings in Algeria (03-07 November) will bring together Africa’s top tax leaders and policy influencers for impactful dialogue and collaboration. We’re honoured to introduce some of the distinguished speakers who will share their insights and experiences: • Mr. John Musinguzi Rujoki @URA_CG, Commissioner General, @URAuganda • Ms. Talato Eliane Djiguemde / Ouédraogo, Director General, DGI, Burkina Faso • Mr. Dingani Banda, Commissioner General, @ZambiaRev Authority • Ms. Veronique Herminie, CEO, Taylor Smith Naval Services Limited & Chair, AWITN Board Register now to attend the ATAF 2025 Annual Meetings: bit.ly/4pJzcUS #ATAFAnnualMeetings #Algeria