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Information technology increases tax revenue in Angola
28 September 2018
The introduction of information technology in the Angolan tax system has allowed non-oil tax revenue to increase by 18% in the first half to 898 billion kwanzas, the president of the General Tax Administration (AGT) said in Luanda.
Sílvio Franco Burity, speaking at the opening of the International Conference on Information Technologies in Taxation, said that the introduction of computers allowed the number of Industrial Tax statements to increase from 7,224 in 2014 to 26,869 from January to August 2018.
The international conference brings together Angolan and foreign experts, including members of the African Tax Administration Forum and the Planning and Coordination services of the Tax and Customs Inspection of Portugal.
“The AGT has invested in information technology in order to make services faster, more efficient, promoting less bureaucracy, reducing the number of forms, as well as giving greater comfort to the taxpayer,” he said, quoted by Angolan news agency Angop.
The Angolan tax authority plans to introduce the new Tax Identification Number (NIF), which from October will be the same as the identity card number for national citizens, while for foreign residents it will correspond to their residents’ card.
In the case of corporate entities, the NIF will be assigned sequentially by the AGT, and there will be two types of tax identification number, one for individuals and one for companies.
The General Tax Administration of Angola controls 48 tax offices, 79 land borders and about 36 customs delegations. (macauhub)
Information technology increases tax revenue in Angola
28 September 2018
The introduction of information technology in the Angolan tax system has allowed non-oil tax revenue to increase by 18% in the first half to 898 billion kwanzas, the president of the General Tax Administration (AGT) said in Luanda.
Sílvio Franco Burity, speaking at the opening of the International Conference on Information Technologies in Taxation, said that the introduction of computers allowed the number of Industrial Tax statements to increase from 7,224 in 2014 to 26,869 from January to August 2018.
The international conference brings together Angolan and foreign experts, including members of the African Tax Administration Forum and the Planning and Coordination services of the Tax and Customs Inspection of Portugal.
“The AGT has invested in information technology in order to make services faster, more efficient, promoting less bureaucracy, reducing the number of forms, as well as giving greater comfort to the taxpayer,” he said, quoted by Angolan news agency Angop.
The Angolan tax authority plans to introduce the new Tax Identification Number (NIF), which from October will be the same as the identity card number for national citizens, while for foreign residents it will correspond to their residents’ card.
In the case of corporate entities, the NIF will be assigned sequentially by the AGT, and there will be two types of tax identification number, one for individuals and one for companies.
The General Tax Administration of Angola controls 48 tax offices, 79 land borders and about 36 customs delegations. (macauhub)
Information technology increases tax revenue in Angola
Mozambique is the world's greenest country... But SA is one of the dirtiest
NEWS / 26 SEPTEMBER 2018, 5:35PM / FRANK CHEMALY
Almost all Mozambique's electricity is from renewable sources, mainly hydro electric.
Eskom's Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga. Most of SA's energy is generated from coal.
Durban - For World Environment Health Day today, researchers scanned the nations across the globe to see which have the least and which the most impact on the environment. South Africa is not only one of Africa’s biggest polluters.
Ranked at 95 of the 102 country's surveyed - or eighth from bottom, only Madagascar in Africa comes lower at 100. While SA is marginally ahead of China (97) and the US (101), it lags behind India (75), Brazil (14) and Nigeria (35).
The survey from MoneySuperMarket showed that the African continent was setting the trend in the green stakes with Mozambique topping the list as the world's greenest country followed by Ethiopia and Zambia. All three countries use almost 100 per cent green energy from local hydropower. Five of the top ten countries are on the African continent.
Part of the reason for South Africa's poor ranking is that it uses minimal green and sustainable energy at 1.01%. It also uses 750% more energy than neighbouring Zimbabwe.
The survey took into account the percentage of green energy a country used, the CO2 emissions per capita, kilograms of municipal solid waste produced per day, atmospheric pollution, energy consumption per capita, tree coverage loss, and the percentage of waste water treated.
The world view
The researchers say there is much to be learnt from the countries towards the top of the rankings – many, like Mozambique, Ethiopia and Zambia, use nearly 100 per cent green energy, relying in particular on hydropower to provide energy for their citizens.
Adopting green energy on an individual level can be difficult or expensive. But a more practical approach for someone looking to reduce their climate footprint can turn their attention instead to their waste production, and what they do with that waste. Many of the highest-ranked countries produce minimal waste, while others have a strong approach to recycling.
As research into climate change continues, it is clearer that greenhouse gases, waste products, and deforestation are all having a major effect on the planet. And despite the rise in recycling rates and sustainable energy usage, we’re still far from our targets as a planet.
Get the full list as to how each country rates here
The top 10 countries - four of the top five are on the African continent
The worst offenders
Trinidad and Tobago, comes off worst using more energy per person than anywhere else – only 0.23 per cent of which is green. The Caribbean country also produces a remarkably high 37.1 tonnes of CO2 per person each year – 118 percent more than the United States.
The United States fared worse than China in the survey, although neither has a record that is anything to be proud of, but perhaps the more surprising inclusion among the world's worst are Canada at 98 and Australia and 96.
Mozambique is the world's greenest country... But SA is one of the dirtiest
NEWS / 26 SEPTEMBER 2018, 5:35PM / FRANK CHEMALY
Almost all Mozambique's electricity is from renewable sources, mainly hydro electric.
Eskom's Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga. Most of SA's energy is generated from coal.
Durban - For World Environment Health Day today, researchers scanned the nations across the globe to see which have the least and which the most impact on the environment. South Africa is not only one of Africa’s biggest polluters.
Ranked at 95 of the 102 country's surveyed - or eighth from bottom, only Madagascar in Africa comes lower at 100. While SA is marginally ahead of China (97) and the US (101), it lags behind India (75), Brazil (14) and Nigeria (35).
The survey from MoneySuperMarket showed that the African continent was setting the trend in the green stakes with Mozambique topping the list as the world's greenest country followed by Ethiopia and Zambia. All three countries use almost 100 per cent green energy from local hydropower. Five of the top ten countries are on the African continent.
Part of the reason for South Africa's poor ranking is that it uses minimal green and sustainable energy at 1.01%. It also uses 750% more energy than neighbouring Zimbabwe.
The survey took into account the percentage of green energy a country used, the CO2 emissions per capita, kilograms of municipal solid waste produced per day, atmospheric pollution, energy consumption per capita, tree coverage loss, and the percentage of waste water treated.
The world view
The researchers say there is much to be learnt from the countries towards the top of the rankings – many, like Mozambique, Ethiopia and Zambia, use nearly 100 per cent green energy, relying in particular on hydropower to provide energy for their citizens.
Adopting green energy on an individual level can be difficult or expensive. But a more practical approach for someone looking to reduce their climate footprint can turn their attention instead to their waste production, and what they do with that waste. Many of the highest-ranked countries produce minimal waste, while others have a strong approach to recycling.
As research into climate change continues, it is clearer that greenhouse gases, waste products, and deforestation are all having a major effect on the planet. And despite the rise in recycling rates and sustainable energy usage, we’re still far from our targets as a planet.
Get the full list as to how each country rates here
The top 10 countries - four of the top five are on the African continent
- Mozambique: Residents cause the least impact on the world’s climate, using almost 100 percent green and sustainable energy, creating almost no waste, and producing almost no carbon dioxide. They do, however, fail to treat any local wastewater, which may have adverse effects on the local environment as well as their own health.
- Ethiopia: While Ethiopia’s energy consumption is markedly lower than Mozambique’s – 1.75 Btu/capita/year compared with 8.9 for Mozambique – their waste production and exposure to pollutant PM2.5 particles are both higher.
- Zambia: Unlike the top two countries, Zambia treats a portion of their wastewater – 4.2 per cent of it. However, pollutant particles and energy consumption are significantly higher, making this only the third greenest population.
- Latvia: Latvia has the highest proportion of wastewater treated in the top five, with only 5.8 per cent going untreated. Energy consumption is, however, vastly higher, at 74 Btu/capita/year, and green energy is much lower at only 68 per cent of all energy used.
- Kenya: Kenya ranks among the greenest countries in the world – but compared with the rest of the top five, green energy usage is comparatively low and pollutant particles are high – as are CO2 production and waste produced.
The worst offenders
Trinidad and Tobago, comes off worst using more energy per person than anywhere else – only 0.23 per cent of which is green. The Caribbean country also produces a remarkably high 37.1 tonnes of CO2 per person each year – 118 percent more than the United States.
The United States fared worse than China in the survey, although neither has a record that is anything to be proud of, but perhaps the more surprising inclusion among the world's worst are Canada at 98 and Australia and 96.
Mozambique is the world's greenest country... But SA is one of the dirtiest
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France, Benelux Countries Pledge Funding to Keep Migrants Out
On Thursday, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands hatched a plan to offer European Union (EU) funding to African countries in a bid to stem the flow of migration into the region.
On Thursday, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands hatched a plan to offer European Union (EU) funding to African countries in a bid to stem the flow of migration into the region.
Secure Da Bag
Veteran
Yeah. We call it the Dollar Store.
Secure Da Bag
Veteran
Isn't tying money to political manipulation how Europe lost ground to the Chinese? Is this Marshall Plan some roundabout, almost-but-not-quite, form of reparations for colonialism? "Concrete operational ambition" should be clearly defined before any deal is even on the table.
So just like the Marshall Plan for Europe, it's a counter to China and an attempt to make Africa dependent on Europe in much of the way Europe is dependent on the US (especially for its defense).
Africa should be collectively giving Europe the finger for this.
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Last year the French president came to Haiti (haven't been in years)and proposed some Marshall Plan for Haiti as well
Secure Da Bag
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I'd rather them return the money they stole with interest.
Algeria Risks Sanctions if it Buys Russian Arms- U.S. ambassador
September 28, 2018
The United States is considering imposing sanctions on Algeria if it buys Russian arms, the U.S. ambassador in Algiers told a local news outlet.
The move against Algeria is part of measures taken under a law called Countering America’s adversaries through sanctions act (CAATSA), adopted last year, he said.
The same law imposes sanctions on any party that engages in transactions with Russian defense or intelligence.
Such sanctions can take the form of financial exclusion, a ban of dollar transactions as well as import and export bans.
The U.S. diplomat said talks are ongoing to push Algeria to reduce Russian arms acquisitions.
China was hit by CAATSA this month for engaging in transactions for purchasing Russian fighter jets.
China’s Equipment Development Department (EDD) (formerly known as the General Armaments Department/GAD) and its director were hit by the sanctions for engaging in transactions with Russia’s Rosoboronexport for the delivery to China of Su-35 combat aircraft in 2017 and equipment for S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in 2018.
Algeria Risks Sanctions if it Buys Russian Arms- U.S. ambassador
September 28, 2018
The United States is considering imposing sanctions on Algeria if it buys Russian arms, the U.S. ambassador in Algiers told a local news outlet.
The move against Algeria is part of measures taken under a law called Countering America’s adversaries through sanctions act (CAATSA), adopted last year, he said.
The same law imposes sanctions on any party that engages in transactions with Russian defense or intelligence.
Such sanctions can take the form of financial exclusion, a ban of dollar transactions as well as import and export bans.
The U.S. diplomat said talks are ongoing to push Algeria to reduce Russian arms acquisitions.
China was hit by CAATSA this month for engaging in transactions for purchasing Russian fighter jets.
China’s Equipment Development Department (EDD) (formerly known as the General Armaments Department/GAD) and its director were hit by the sanctions for engaging in transactions with Russia’s Rosoboronexport for the delivery to China of Su-35 combat aircraft in 2017 and equipment for S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in 2018.
Algeria Risks Sanctions if it Buys Russian Arms- U.S. ambassador
Angola Arrests Ex-President's Son Over $500 Million Transfer
Terms of Service Violation
@Claudex @Frangala @The Odum of Ala Igbo Breaking....
Terms of Service Violation
@Claudex @Frangala @The Odum of Ala Igbo Breaking....
Frangala
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wonder if the daughter is next?
Frangala
All Star
Is she in exile or out of the country permanently. Where is she based?
Article said she wa flying back and forth between London and some other European city for business purposes. But they said she most likely not returning to Angola due to her brother being taken down.