DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 26 -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) are set to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening tax cooperation, sealing revenue leakages and enhancing transparency in cross-border trade.

The move follows a highlevel bilateral meeting held over the weekend at the TRA headquarters in Dar es Salaam between TRA Commissioner General, Mr Yusuph Mwenda and his South Sudanese counterpart, Mr William Koul.

A key component of the partnership is the strengthening of oversight mechanisms for transit cargo, particularly goods transported through the Ports of Dar es Salaam and Tanga and route to South Sudan.

Mr Mwenda said both authorities had agreed to implement strict...