MRA TRAINS MEDIA ON MSONKHO ONLINE

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is conducting a series of media trainings across the country on Msonkho Online. The first session took place in Blantyre on Monday, 11 August 2025, with subsequent sessions planned for Lilongwe and Mzuzu on Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

The trainings aim to interface with reporters about Msonkho Online, highlighting its benefits to taxpayers and other stakeholders. Speaking during the Blantyre session, Henry Mchazime, Manager for Projects Communication and the representative of the Acting Head of Corporate Affairs, said MRA is committed to ensuring that all taxpayers are knowledgeable about taxes and tax laws.

“As MRA, we always want all taxpayers to understand their tax obligations to help reduce tax evasion, which has been a challenge for us for a long time,” Mchazime stated. “That is why we invited journalists from various media houses to train them about Msonkho Online, a system that taxpayers have been using for some time but where usage gaps remain. We believe that, by the end of these trainings, these gaps and challenges will be addressed.”

The trainings, supported by GIZ through the Strengthening Public Financial and Economic Management (PFEM – Tikuze Malawi Project), have drawn participants from major media houses including Zodiak Broadcasting Station, Times Group, Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, Malawi News Agency, and various community radios.

BY ALICE MONGORA.