Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a significant move to bolster the country’s financial reserves, the new authorities in Senegal are set to introduce a value-added tax (VAT) on digital activities.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has urged consumers to boycott excisable products that do not carry a digital tax stamp.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Despite the general outcry, cabinet initially agreed that effective July 1st, the arrival and departure airport tax will increase from $20 to $25.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Representatives from the Association of Gambian Manufacturers (AGM) left a meeting with the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday, determined to continue their boycott in response to the new digital tax stamp requirement.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Trade activity volumes in The Gambia’s interbank dalasi market from January to April 2024 totaled D4.9 billion, a significant decrease compared to the D7.4 billion recorded in the same period in 2023. The weighted average interest rate in the market also declined, falling from 7.4 percent in April 2023 to 4.9 percent in April 2024, following trends in the three-month Treasury bills rate.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In the ever-evolving landscape of global beer consumption, The Gambia has emerged as a standout in beer tax rates. A recent report by Insider Monkey reveals that The Gambia tops the list in Africa and ranks sixth globally, with beer taxes standing at a notable 50.17%.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Lucas Galbraith, a British national with over 25 years of experience in West Africa, is in The Gambia to invest in the fruit processing business. However, he has raised concerns about the low wages paid to Gambian workers in the sector.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a series of confusing events, Gambian civil servants have been left frustrated by the government’s indecision regarding their allowances. The saga began in November 2023 when the cabinet approved an increase in transport and residential allowances for civil servants, without any request from the recipients.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The new cash collection system at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), has significantly increased revenue. Implemented just a month ago, the program mandates that GTBank, with tellers installed at the hospital and its annexes, receives payment for all consultations and expenses.
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has defended its decision to sign a duty stamp contract with Swiss company SICPA amidst criticism from various quarters. The Commissioner General of GRA, Yankuba Darboe, addressed journalists yesterday, stating that the criticism is unfounded and based on a misunderstanding of the contract’s contents.
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