The military junta that runs (and ruins) the poverty-striken African country of Niger has hatched the brilliant idea of raising some special telecoms taxes. Niger, says Cellular News, is one of the world’s poorest countries and currently has a phone penetration of just 23 per cent. So a few extra taxes on the providers would presumably be just the thing to speed up more personal infrastructure development like palatial houses, SUVs even personal jets! You never know. Just remember – rulers know the best.
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Unlocking Data for Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka: LIRNEasia hosts exclusive forum in Colombo
LIRNEasia hosted a forum on December 7, 2024, titled “Unlocking Data for Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka” at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel, Colombo. The event brought together AI experts, data scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore practical ways to leverage data and artificial intelligence for informed decision-making and meaningful societal and organizational impact.
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Donald Gaminitillake
In Sri Lanka the breakdown is as follows
VAT 12%
ECL 2%
MSL(10% eff 11.72%)
NBT (3% eff 3.52%)
IDD levy on IDD (rs 2 per min)
Cess (2% eff 2.04)
TL (20%)
my last month mobile bill was 2138.29
taxes for this was 661.23
Total payable 2799.52
There is an excess of tax collection
another Wonder of Asia!!!