Maseru, Feb. 18 — The Acting Commissioner General of the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL), Mr. Rakokoana Makoa has announced a series of administrative and policy reforms aimed at easing tax compliance and addressing long-standing challenges faced by taxpayers.
Delivering closing remarks at the Post-Budget Speech Gala Dinner held in Maseru on Wednesday evening, Mr. Makoa said that the reforms are expected to be implemented within the next one and a half months before the end of the current financial year.
Mr. Makoa mentioned that the reforms will address concerns related to tax clearances and refunds while also introducing relief measures for sectors facing economic hardships including mining and textile manufacturing.
“We have heard your concerns and we are currently working on administrative and policy reforms aimed at addressing some long-standing challenges. You should expect to see some changes before the end of the financial year,” he said.
He emphasised that the national budget is not merely a financial plan but a statement of intent reflecting the country’s priorities and its commitment to building a stronger economy.
The Acting Commissioner General noted that domestic resource mobilisation, efficiency and partnership between government and the private sector remain critical to achieving sustainable growth.
He further indicated that RSL is repositioning itself as a taxpayer-centric institution to ease compliance, improve service delivery and support economic resilience as the country transitions to a private sector-led economy under the National Strategic Development Plan II (NSDP II).
Mr. Makoa also commended Nedbank Lesotho for over 15 years of partnership in promoting financial literacy and fostering national dialogue on fiscal matters.
He concluded by calling for continued collaboration among government, financial institutions and the business community to translate fiscal policies into tangible benefits for Basotho.
“Together, we can transform the aspirations of the national budget into real opportunities, into stability, growth and shared prosperity for every Mosotho,” he said.
The event followed the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Speech by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane who was the Guest of Honour.
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