Mustapha Jallow

1 month ago | foroyaa.net | Mustapha Jallow |Sulayman Bah

By Mustapha JallowThe Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) on Thursday, 13 March, 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zenith Bank to improve the country’s revenue collection system. The agreement is designed to enhance transparency and accountability in tax payments across the nation. It also simplifies the process for taxpayers, who will now be able to make payments at any Zenith Bank branch nationwide, reducing both costs and inconvenience.

1 month ago | foroyaa.net | Mustapha Jallow |Sulayman Bah

By Mustapha JallowThe Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially inaugurated its 4th Board of Directors at its headquarters in Banjul, marking a significant leadership transition. The newly appointed board, chaired by Dawda Ndure, comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in customs and business sectors.

1 month ago | foroyaa.net | Mustapha Jallow |Sulayman Bah

By Mustapha JallowAt least 20 staff members of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) have commenced a four-day intensive training aimed at enhancing customs efficiency through the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) Performance Measurement Mechanism (PMM). It was organized by the GRA with support from the WCO. The training, held at a local hotel in Kololi, brought together GRA officials, customs officers, and expert facilitators from the WCO.

1 month ago | foroyaa.net | Mustapha Jallow |Sulayman Bah

By Mustapha Jallow As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, business mogul and CEO of GACH Global, Abubakary Jawara, through his Foundation, on Monday, 24 February 2025 launched its annual Ramadan donation, with a distribution of over D9 million worth of essential food items to support Muslims across the country. The foundation’s generous donation included 7,000 bags of rice and 2,000 bags of sugar. These items are aimed at alleviating poverty and fostering community solidarity during Ramadan.

2 months ago | foroyaa.net | Louise Jobe |Mustapha Jallow |Sulayman Bah

By Louise Jobe & Mustapha JallowTensions flared along the Gambian-Senegalese border recently as Gambian youths confront Senegalese soldiers over the transportation of goods into Casamance, the southern region of Senegal. The confrontation, which took place near the village of Tranquil stemmed from long standing frustrations among local transporters, who accused the Senegalese military of heavy-handed enforcement of the law at the border.