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- Malawi postponed the rollout of the electronic tax reporting system until April after protests by thousands of traders and small business owners.
- The system would require real-time sales reporting to the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA).
- Authorities say the delay aims to reduce tax evasion.
- The country faces a financial crisis with debt, tax-collection challenges, rising fuel prices, and limited health funding.
- The government has introduced tax measures to stabilize finances.
