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Gurgaon CEO upgraded to business class mid-flight after woman swaps seats: 'She came and asked'

India, Jan. 26 -- Female friendships are often discussed, but a Gurgaon entrepreneur recently shared how he experienced their charm firsthand when he was upgraded to business class mid-air because of ... Read More


Suspending Nil filing? KRA needs to give taxpayers breathing space

Nairobi, Jan. 26 -- The administrative decision by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to suspend 'Nil' filing of returns amounts to a brazen cocktail of illegality, irrationality and impropriety all ro... Read More


TZ, South Sudan revenue authorities partner to curb tax evasion

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 26 -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) are set to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening tax cooperation, sealing... Read More


Directive on austerity vital step in right direction

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 26 -- THE recent directive by the Prime Minister, Hon Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, to curtail unnecessary government expenditure is a decisive and commendable step toward fiscal discipline.... Read More


CM Rekha promises 100% electric buses, bigger metro

India, Jan. 26 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday unfurled the national flag and received her maiden Republic Day salute at the Delhi government's state-level celebrations held at Chhatrasa... Read More


Connectivity, codeshares usher new era of aviation growth

Nairobi, Jan. 26 -- Kenya's aviation industry has registered a surge in strategic expansion and connectivity, pointing to redrawn business models in a bid to stay competitive. After the disruptions t... Read More


Kenya expands 2pc tourism levy to Airbnb, Booking.com rentals

Nairobi, Jan. 26 -- The Tourism Fund is set to expand the 2.0 percent tourism levy to operators of short-term rentals sold through digital hospitality platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Jumia i... Read More


CBK targets Sh50 billion in February bond sales

Nairobi, Jan. 26 -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has opened the sale of the February Treasury bond, with investors keeping an eye on yields ahead of a potential rate cut in next month's monetary po... Read More


KRA catches 392,162 in tax evasion crackdown

Nairobi, Jan. 26 -- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) detectives have identified 392,162 firms and wealthy individuals that owe it Sh759.7 billion, setting the stage for travel bans, asset freeze and deac... Read More


Raj Path to Kartavya Path: How India is accepting Bharat

India, Jan. 26 -- "No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussion"- Subhash Chandra Bose My earliest memory of Republic Day is of watching the parade with my father on 26 January 1967.... Read More