Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Cement Importers and Traders Association, known as Anda Takhawu Sunu Reew, has voiced serious concerns over the recent directive by the Finance and Trade Ministries to raise import duties on cement transported via road networks to D180—a 500% increase.
Gambiaj.com – (LAGOS) – After losing its prized Lagos beachside real estate to a controversial government plan for a coastal highway, Nigeria’s Landmark Africa is setting its sights on new opportunities in Nigeria and The Gambia. The company is planning to build two new beach properties in West Africa, according to CEO Paul Onwuanibe.
Gambia.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) launched the Women in Maritime for West and Central Africa, Gambia chapter,
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Ousman Jobarteh, Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), has expressed regret for the unpleasant interruptions brought about by recent ferry malfunctions on the vital Banjul-Barra crossing. Jobarteh announced efforts to increase ferry efficiency and reliability and guaranteed that the Kunta Kinte ferry will be operational again in two weeks.
Gambiaj.com – (DJIBORO) – Senegal’s national electricity company, SENELEC, has commissioned a new power link station between Selety in Casamance, Senegal and Djiboro in Gambia’s Western Region. This marks a significant step forward in interstate cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – The Senegalese Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Serigne Gueye Diop, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the smooth operation of trade between The Gambia and Senegal. Acknowledging the challenges faced, he highlighted efforts to elevate the economic and commercial exchanges between the two countries in recent years.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – PETROSEN, the Senegalese oil production company, has announced the arrival of the floating gas production and storage unit in Senegalese-Mauritanian territorial waters. The unit is destined for the Grand-Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) field.
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 – (DAKAR) – A chartered aircraft operated by Air Senegal veered off the runway during takeoff for Bamako, Mali, late Wednesday night at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD), resulting in a fire in one of the engines and eleven recorded injuries. Among the more than 70 passengers on board, five individuals shared their terrifying ordeal with L’Observateur.
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.
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