Across Africa, the conversation around wealth taxation is gathering momentum. The urgent need to tax high-net-wealthy individuals to curb inequality and boost public revenue has found support among global leaders and experts.

 Oxfam Africa, in collaboration with the Tax Justice Network Africa, recently hosted a webinar titled, 'Taxing the Rich in Africa'-where notable speakers from finance ministries, tax authorities and advocacy groups came together to discuss how best to tackle this issue.

Our reporter Lebogang Mabange attended the webinar and filed this report.

Across Africa, the conversation around wealth taxation is gathering momentum. The urgent need to tax high-net-wealthy individuals to curb inequality and boost public revenue has found support among global leaders and experts.
 Oxfam Africa, in collaboration with the Tax Justice Network Africa, recently hosted a webinar titled, 'Taxing the Rich in Africa'-where notable speakers from finance ministries, tax authorities and advocacy groups came together to discuss how best to tackle this issue.
Our reporter Lebogang Mabange attended the webinar and filed this report.

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