Tag: Taxes
GSMA calls for reduced taxes on smartphones, telecom services
Head of Public Policy, Asia Pacific Telecommunications Corp (APAC) at GSMA, Jeanette Whyte, has called for a reduction in taxes on smartphones and telecom...
MTN says it paid $353 million tax to Nigerian government in...
MTN Nigeria Communication Plc said it paid the sum of $353 million in taxes and levies to the Nigerian government in 2023.
The company disclosed...
Kenya to introduce new tax on Electric Vehicles sector
The Kenyan government is gearing up to introduce new taxes on some electric vehicles and their batteries, which experts have warned, could stifle growth...
MTN pays $3.3 billion tax across 19 markets in 2023
MTN Group Chief Financial Officer, Tsholo Molefe, highlighted the impact and economic contribution made by the telecom giants and its subsidiaries in the countries...
Numerous taxes affecting our operations – Fintech stakeholders Source: Joy Business
Some stakeholders within Ghana's financial technology space are bemoaning the rate at which numerous taxes is affecting their operations.
According to them, this is affecting...
Bawumia promises to introduce business friendly Flat Tax
NPP Flagbearer for the 2024 elections, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to introduce a very simple, citizen- and business-friendly flat tax regime...
Kenya to tax TV stations that show foreign soap operas &...
The Kenyan government has proposed a new 50% tax or more on local TV stations that air foreign film content like soap operas, telenovas...
MTN, other South African firms facing ‘EXTORTION’ in Africa, gov’t to...
The South Africa government is stepping up its support for some of the country’s biggest companies to help them hunt for business in Africa and...
MTN Ghana pays GHS3.7 billion taxes, proposes GHS0.124 dividend/share for 2022
Ghana's leading telecom service provider, MTN Ghana has reported paying a total of GHS3.7 billion in direct and indirect taxes to government in the...
Ghana’s telecoms industry paid GH¢4.3 billion taxes in 2021
The mobile telecoms industry in Ghana paid taxes, other payments and remittances to the tune of ¢4.3 billion to the government and its allied...