According to the bill, a digital tax of 1.5 percent will be applied to the gross transaction value of digital services. It came into force in January 2021 and was levied against those who made money by selling goods and services on the internet. The rule further stated that the tax would be accessible for Kenyans and non-residents with permanent establishments in the state to deduct from their income obligations for that year....

In the words of the founder, Supercar.ng is a ‘Fives’ car solution on one website.” These five solutions include, buying and selling of cars, car insurance quote, car loan processing, auto mechanic service and purchase of spare parts like double din head units. Launched by Akinwumi Fakokunde in July 2016, the platform gives users access to over 2000 collection of cars, and enables them search based on the make and model....

“We were quickly welcomed to the realities of doing business and legal practice here .We encountered a terrain which required a bit more patience than we had expected,” the founders said. “Wouldn’t it be easier to take one bite-sized aspect of commercial legal practice such as incorporating a company and simplify that?” And hence Swiftlaw was born as an idea of how to do one thing, more efficient. “We realized the relative hassle involved in setting up a business, opening company bank accounts, protecting trademarks or registering a company with a public institution can be and we simplified the process,” they say....

The firm says this comes at a time when the national government and local health authorities have been urging Kenyans to stay home, as much as possible, as a means of reducing the spread of COVID-19. As a result, more and more Kenyans are making the switch to conducting their affairs, virtually, from home: working from home, distance learning and even virtual socialisation. Telkom’s Chief Executive Officer, Mugo KIBATI says: “We appreciate the role our network is playing in keeping our customers connected, at a time such as this....

It does not matter if you have a huge reserve of the USD, at some point you will need to exchange your Canadian dollars to USD. This way you get to transact in the local currency, be it to buy property, a vehicle or even to meet you daily living expenses. For this reason, you will need to be well informed with some great ways of exchanging your CAD to USD without any losses....

FlexPay is an online and offline payment platform that allows African retailers to offer their consumers interest-free targeted savings. Merchants use FlexPay to allow their consumers to pick how and when they pay for high-value goods and services. Shoppers can stretch the cost over time (pay in installments), increasing their spending power and flexibility. Merchants can use FlexPay as an online checkout alternative or provide offline in-store flexibility. Over the last year, their GMV has increased by 5 times....

New technology continues to burst out daily to change the way we work, and on the surface, this automation of processes previously done by human hands would seem to present companies with the opportunity to downsize. The spectre of an apocalyptic, dwindling future workforce is naturally terrifying for most people, especially in Africa, which is traditionally manpower-centric. But, the reality is that these super-intelligent machines and robots might well be doing humankind a massive favour....

What is the job of a consultant? There are several reasons why you should consider hiring business consultants. Each business differs according to its needs and structure. The main goal of a consultant is to provide you with guidance related to your finances and providing objectivity. Following are some services that are offered by business consultants. Improving Performance and Efficiency Consultants provide management to businesses and help them achieve their goals in the most efficient way possible....

First of all, it is necessary to repeat that the date of announcement and launch of a product detaches from each other. A principle was also well illustrated last year, with Apple announcing its iPhone 12 in October and the Pro and Mini models released only in mid-November. All this to say that, according to Jon Prosser’s sources, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will be launched on the market on October 29th....

Let’s take a look at some of the technological advances and cutting-edge features some of the world’s best online sports betting use; to grow their business and the fun of their players. Big Data Thanks to the big numbers, sports betting sites can calculate and adjust the odds much closer to what statistically will happen in the match, or at least to what is predicted. Thanks to Big Data, sports betting sites can carry out some actions such as:...

For every agricultural production, there are standard business processes to follow. But the digital farm model, according to Wale, is what makes production optimal. In poultry farming, for example, the poultry management system — which automates egg production — is a use case for digital farming. The system keeps a detailed daily record of areas like feed consumption (by pen, cage or racks), mortality rate, feed conversion ratio, bird productivity/efficiency etc....

It also significantly enhances the customer experience for video streaming or conferencing. The new technology is about 5 times faster than the 3G technology currently available in the market. Speaking at the launch, Tigo Interim General Manager Cecile Tiano said: “This once again demonstrates our company’s commitment to the digital lifestyle transformation and its leadership in delivering cutting edge technology and innovation in this market.” The 4G LTE technology is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data....

Organizing and streamlining your accounting efforts is worth the time and money. The best accounting software solutions are designed to help you tackle simple bookkeeping tasks automatically, freeing up your time to handle more pressing needs. Many accounting software solutions also incorporate business plan features that can help you apply for loans or lines of credit—crucial for expansion. Pick a software that provides easy (but secure) access to important bank information and financial documentation....

According to guys over at TumaSMS, an enterprise SMS messaging service providing compliant, reliable and scalable SMS infrastructure for business-critical transactional and marketing messages SMS remains the world’s most used form of communication, and no matter the size of your business or need, SMS should form part of your business toolkit. Speaking to TechMoran, Mbugua Njihia, CEO Symbiotic Media, the company behind TumaSMS said, “Messaging is here to stay whether person to person (p2p), application to person (a2p) and even internet of things (iot)....

The company had just announced the “Fleets” platform would be discontinued on August 3, 2021, last July 2021 which is known as basically a “copy” of the popular Instagram Stories. Now, Fleets has been shut down for good. Twitter Fleets Officially Shut Down. According to the story by 9to5mac, Twitter Fleets was initially announced back in March 2020 as a response to the widely successful Instagram Stories (as well as Snapchat), which allowed its users to take photos and videos and upload them but they will only remain visible for 24 hours....

Social media is always progressive and forever evolving and it seems all giant social media companies cannot afford to slow down. Twitter has joined the rest of the companies with their own version of stories known as “fleets” where twitter users will be able to post stories that will disappear in 24 hours. The new feature will be tested in Brazil, India, Italy, South Korea and most recently Japan. The company also revealed their plans to roll out a new app known as “clubhouse” where people will now be able to gather for live conversations with other people....

Given CEO Jack Dorsey’s passion for the African region, and the expanding opportunities in the local market, this comes as little surprise. Today, Twitter has announced that it’s opening a new office in Ghana to help expand its presence in the growing African tech sector. As explained by Twitter: “We’re excited to announce that we are now actively building a team in Ghana. To truly serve the public conversation, we must be more immersed in the rich and vibrant communities that drive the conversations taking place every day across the African continent....

Amongst Twitter’s various announcements in its Analyst Day presentation today, including subscription tools and on-platform communities, it also outlined its work on a new anti-troll feature, which it’s calling ‘Safety Mode’. The new process would alert users when their tweets are getting negative attention. Tap through on that notification and you’ll be taken to the ‘Safety Mode’ control panel, where you can choose to activate ‘auto-block and mute’, which will then, as it sounds, automatically stop any accounts that are sending abusive or rude replies from engaging with you for one week....

How does social media make money? through advertising. All social media platforms make a lot of money through paid adverts but what happens when subscribers do not advertise on your platform? As a digital marketer I can tell you that a majority of marketers prefer to advertise on Instagram and Facebook even LinkedIn but not Instagram. Is there any real reason for that? Well in my opinions Twitter is not easy on the eyes especially as a marketing social media platform....

Imagine how pleasant it is to radically change your environment, going, for example, on a hike by kayaks or go hunting. Absolutely, all the expenses you incur will pay off with amazing impressions and sensations that money cannot buy. But what you need to buy for money is high-quality and reliable equipment, with which you need to go on adventures. This is especially important if your trip’s purpose is not only to enjoy the scenery and fresh air but also to hunt....