GRA educates Market Women on tax compliance
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in collaboration with the Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT) have launched a tax sensitization program at Mallam Atta market, engaging hundreds of women in a conversation about taxation and national development. The initiative is part of measures to promote tax compliance and empowerment. The intensive education campaign, which took […]
5 African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates
High visa rejection rates pose a significant barrier for Africans looking to travel abroad, particularly to the Schengen region in Europe. Data shows that 70% of the top 10 countries with the highest visa rejection rates are African. Entrepreneurs are especially affected, as visa denials hinder their ability to expand their businesses beyond domestic markets. […]
Can Kenya’s new visa-free policy hurt tourism instead of boosting it?
In January this year, Kenya went visa-free for travelers across the world. This past December, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the decision to scrap visas for all tourists at the beginning of 2024. The historic move to open Kenya’s borders to travelers from around the world could spur the growth of the nation’s tourism industry. […]