The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has suffered a blow after the High Court sitting in Nairobi allowed an appeal lodged by CocaCola Central East and West Africa Limited contesting a ruling issued by the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) in 2013 that okayed the taxman’s intention to collect Ksh516 million from the appellant.
The issue for determination in the appeal was...
Celebrated Gospel music singer Daddy Owen on Thursday, November 26 unveiled a new phone accessories brand known as ‘Balance by Daddy Owen’.
The artist plans on selling a wide range of accessories including screen protectors, earphones, headphones and phone covers.
The brand will also include portable bluetooth speakers, bluetooth headsets, portable chargers and power banks.
An ambitious Owen revealed plans to have...
There is ample evidence that the existing financial sector regulation architecture in Ghana is not fit-for-purpose
By Woelinam Dogbe, President of the Alliance for Financial Consumer Protection (AFCOP)
Ghana’s financial sector is in crisis. A crisis occasioned by the collapse of over 300 financial institutions; and which has affected every division of the financial sector. Universal banks, savings and loans companies,...
Islamic Development Bank and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation Discuss Agritech Digital Solutions in 2nd Agritech Webinar
The 2nd in a series of special webinars from IsDB and ITFC explored how 4IR solutions can transform supply chains and boost the flow of agricultural trade across borders
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (http://www.ITFC-IDB.org) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (Agriculture...
Digital freight platform is available on 4 continents and in more than 50 countries
Saloodo! (https://www.Saloodo.com) seamlessly connects shippers and carriers in international markets; Digital freight platform is available on 4 continents and in more than 50 countries; Saloodo! is the most international digital road freight platform in the world.
The logistics start-up Saloodo! remains on course for expansion. The digital...
Photo/Ken Ngaruiya, Ag CEO, Mediamax
KRU envisages reaching a broad and varied audience locally and globally through the Mediamax footprint
The Kenya Rugby Union (https://www.KRU.co.ke/) has entered into a partnership with Mediamax Networks Limited that sees the media organization become the KRU’s Official Broadcast Partner for the next five years.
They will have exclusive rights to cover KRU’s flagship competitions – The Kenya Cup,...
A healthy collaboration between Government and Private sector is critical for the creation of a conducive environment in which women can thrive and succeed
The Ecobank Group (https://www.Ecobank.com/) launches ‘Ellevate’, a programme for women-owned and women-focused businesses across 33 markets. This programme is designed to help women reach their full potential by empowering, growing and supporting them with customized financial...
The COVID-19 crisis challenged the industry for its very survival in 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a revised outlook for airline industry performance in 2020 and 2021. Deep industry losses will continue into 2021, even though performance is expected to improve over the period of the forecast.
A net loss of $118.5 billion is expected for 2020...
The Delivery Unit Exchange will offer excellent opportunities to share best practices and partnerships to improve the delivery of quality projects for transforming Africa
Your Excellencies, President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rt. Hon. Tony Blair, Honorable Ministers, Ambassadors, Lord Mayors, the Board of Directors, Senior Management and Staff of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org),...
Kenyatta noted that on a continent of around 1.3 billion Africans with a median age of around 20 years, there is a very tangible underlying sense of urgency when it comes to expectations of government
President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta urged African governments to put their citizens at the centre of delivering service during Africa Delivery Exchange 2020, a virtual...
