Ivorians Pay the Highest Tax in the World
Côte d’Ivoire citizens pay the highest income taxes in the world according to this year’s survey findings by World Population Review. While both its sales and corporate tax regimes may be considerably lower than those of other countries globally, at 60%, Côte d’Ivoire’s income tax rates are markedly higher compared to developed countries. No other […]
Egypt has Eased the Conditions for Granting its Nationality to Foreigners Who Invest in Dollars
A law passed by parliament in 2018 and amended by the prime minister in 2019 had paved the way for Egyptian nationality to be obtained through investment, such as when depositing in an Egyptian bank or buying real estate in dollars. According to the new amendments reported Wednesday by the Egyptian media, foreigners can be […]
Tanzania’s Bold Digital Inclusion Plan
According to the minister of information, communication, and technology, Mr. Nape Nnauye, the “National Digital Economy Strategy” as the initiative is called, will present a set of solutions that will effectively assure a digital society without digital gender disparity, in the space of 10 years. He made the announcement on Tuesday, ahead of International Women’s […]
Calls for Ethiopians to be Logged On
Amnesty International has called on the authorities in Ethiopia to immediately lift restrictions on several social media networks that began a month ago. The blocked sites include Facebook, Messenger, TikTok, Telegram and YouTube. It is not a complete internet shutdown. No official reason has been given for blocking them, though it happened following a split […]
A Thriving Ecosystem for Impact Investing in Ghana
Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) has begun the operational setup of its Ci-Gaba fund of funds, which seeks to unlock US$75 million in local and international funding for local capital providers, who are investing in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The private sector-led fund of funds, the first domiciled in […]
Senegal’s Traditional Wrestling Overshadowed by Modern Professional Wrestling
Traditional wrestling is part of Senegal’s cultural heritage, encompassing social integration and education, but its true form is dying out. Today, most people tend to focus on professional wrestling. Apart from the Flag of the Head of State – a national wrestling tournament dedicated to the head of state and bringing together wrestlers from all […]
Bowmans Continues To Grow With The Appointment Of Michael Strain As Partner In Tanzania
Leading African law firm, Bowmans, continues to expand its Africa-wide capacity with the appointment of corporate law specialist, Michael Strain, in its Tanzanian practice. Chairman and senior partner, Ezra Davids, says, ‘We are focussed on building the pre-eminent African law firm to support our clients with their most complex legal matters on the continent. Michael’s appointment […]
