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Tax Compliance critical for startup growth
For two years, Sam Kajubi (not real name) has run a web design company that builds e-commerce platforms. But in the period of operation, not once has the business paid its taxes. The business has never been registered with Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and neither does its founder know where the process of paying one’s taxes … read more
Face-to-Face speed networking returns to WTM London
A revamped version of the WTM Buyers’ Club Speed Networking is one of the major features lined up for this year’s WTM London.
This year’s event is built upon an innovative hybrid format. The familiar physical event will take place at ExCeL London on Monday, November 1-Wednesday, November 3, 2021, and will be followed by WTM … read more
Eswatini eases lockdown measures!
The Prime Minister of Eswatini, Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, today (16 September 2021) announced that Eswatini will move to "Adjusted Risk Level 2". Effective 17 … read more
North West Parks Board (NWPB) has announced the dates for the "Park Mahala Week 2021"!
The North West Parks Board (NWPB), the governmental organisation responsible for the management of protected areas and public nature reserves in … read more
East Africa Tourism Platform calls for embracing regional single visa
The East Africa Tourism Platform (EATP), the umbrella body for the tourism sector in the region on Wednesday urged Tanzania, Burundi and South Sudan to embrace the East African tourist visa regime.
Frank Mugisha, managing director of EATP said that Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda are already part of the single regional tourist visa… read more
New national park for Eastern Cape
South African National Parks (SANParks) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) are working on establishing a high-altitude national park in the mountains of the Eastern Cape near to the Lesotho border.
The NE Cape Grasslands National Park is expected to enc… read more
27 million USD for the development of the Mopti Int'l Airport bypass
Mopti Ambodédjo International Airport is one of the main airports in Mali. Located in Sévaré near Mopti, it serves the region of the same name. Aware of its vital role in opening up the center of the country, the government is working to keep it accessible.
Kenya releases inaugural wildlife census, pledges to protect iconic species
Kenya on Monday, 30th August 2021 released the results of the country's first-ever national wildlife census. Tourism & Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala presented the report to President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi.
The government launched the country's first wildlife census in in May 2021 with the objecti… read more
Air Arabia makes Uganda its 4th destination in East Africa
In 2016, Air Arabia had expressed interest in making Uganda one of its key markets in East Africa. 5 years later, the budget carrier is returning being more confident.
From October 10, Air Arabia will inaugurate its new service to Uganda. On that date, the low-cost carrier will now offer three flights a week between Sha… read more
Lufthansa signs new NDC deal with Travelport
Lufthansa and Travelport have signed a new distribution agreement that enables modern airline retailing as well as technology innovation. The tech giant will distribute Lufthansa Group airlines’ NDC content through the next-generation content distribution and travel retailing platform, Travelport+.
This agreement builds on the ongoi… read more
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