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DRC: Government incorporates IDEF into the cost of airfare
The Congolese government has just decided to include the fee instituted to modernize the airport infrastructure called “IDEF” or “Go Pass” in the price of the plane ticket. The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Transport and Communications invited the stakeholders to implement this measure within six months, as of July 5, 2019.
“In the Government’s concern to ensure the uniqueness of the counter to which the passenger must pay his taxes and fees when purchasing his ticket, as strongly recommended by ICAO and IATA, in As a means of facilitation for travelers, the amount to be paid by any passenger departing Congolese airports will now be incorporated into the air ticket, “wrote the head of Transport and Congolese communications to the President of the Board of Airlines Representatives ( BAR) in an official letter to Zoom Eco.
Clearly, the government’s motivation is to centralize the collection of all taxes and royalties in order to stem the flow of revenue. And this, in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant specialized agencies.
As for the impact of this incorporation of the IDEF on the cost of the air ticket, the RVA, like the government, considers that the operation does not make the destination of Kinshasa and other Congolese platforms any more expensive as long as this fee is paid from 10 years by the passengers.
“The international comparison of international airport taxes applied at the African level and outside the continent shows that the incorporation of the IDEF will bring the total of all taxes included in the ticket from 69 USD to 119 USD, lower than the African average is 123 USD, “reassured Mr. Azarias Ruberwa.
However, it should be noted that this measure requires the corporation of air carriers to increase, by 10 USD or 50 USD, the price of their air tickets from Kinshasa or from any city in the DRC . Because it is a fee that is borne by passengers and recovered by carriers on behalf of the state.
By implementing this government decision, each passenger will be forced to pay the IDEF upon the purchase of the ticket. So there will be no question of doing it at the airport.
#RDC Cette lettre est un bon aperçu des quelques problèmes autour de la redevance IDEF.
Remarques:
– l’incorporant au billet rend l’audit facile.
-son taux ne paraît pas proportionnel au service rendu.
-L’action législative/ loi en la matière est impérative. @LubayaClaudel https://t.co/1nWM6mBX55— Dackin Kasongo (@Mwanakinshasa) July 9, 2019
In view of the reservations made by the corporation, particularly on the need for a differentiated rate between “child” and “adult“, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed the Régie des voies aérien (RVA) to amend its tariff decision. in force to integrate this differentiated pricing. It is the same, he wrote, for the “crew” and “staff members” who should be exempted.
“For reasons of transparency and accountability, I invite the RVA to organize periodically, on a biannual or annual basis, consultations with the members of the BAR and the CPTA in order to inform you of the evolution of the projects in progress. airport infrastructure benefiting from IDEF funding and future financing. The government, through these consultations, will involve your corporations in identifying the needs of the country for the modernization of airport infrastructure, “said Azarias Ruberwa.
Emilie MBOYO
The NBA is mourning the loss of one of its greatest defensive icons. Dikembe Mutombo, the former 7-foot-2 center, passed away at the age of 58 due to a brain cancer, as reported by The Athletic on Monday, September 30.
A defensive record-holder
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mutombo left an indelible mark on the NBA with his exceptional defensive skills. During his career, he won the Defensive Player of the Year award four times (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001), a record he shares with Ben Wallace and Rudy Gobert. Gobert, in achieving this feat, highlighted the legacy Mutombo left on the game.
Drafted in 1991 by the Denver Nuggets, Mutombo went on to play for several notable teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and finally the Houston Rockets, where he retired in 2009.
A life of commitment beyond basketball
Although Mutombo never won an NBA championship, with two finals losses (in 2001 with the 76ers and 2003 with the Nets), he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015. Beyond his impressive sports career, he dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts, particularly in Africa. He worked tirelessly to develop basketball across the continent and to help those in need.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised his contributions in a statement: “Dikembe dedicated his life to helping others. He was not only a great player but also a global ambassador for basketball and a humanitarian. His commitment to the community, especially in his native Congo, will be forever remembered.”
Mutombo’s legacy continues to inspire generations of players and humanitarians around the world.
ZoomEco
Africa is home to 83% of the world’s non-electrified population. A thundering paradox, given the continent’s immense hydroelectric potential.
The continent faces a shortage of affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. A think tank dedicated to the development of long-term public and energy policies points out that this is holding back the momentum of individuals and companies alike.
According to the experts, the pace of electrification needs to triple in order to absorb this deficit, rethink several economic models, and put Africans on the path to prosperity.
Dynamic project vehicles on the move
The World Bank Group has pledged to connect 250 million people to electricity, while the African Development Bank (AfDB) will do the same for a further 50 million.
The World Bank Group’s investments are already providing the impetus needed to reach the target, illustrated in its ambitious “Mission 300” program.
East Africa
On Thursday September 25, 2024, Bruno Tshibangu Kabaji, Managing Director of the Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANAPI), and Hesham El Mekwad, the Egyptian ambassador accredited to the Democratic Republic of Congo, exchanged views on investment and trade issues.
The Egyptian diplomat was accompanied by Adham Thabet, development cooperation advisor at the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Discussions between the two personalities focused in particular on the role of ANAPI as the body responsible for supporting investors in the DRC.
While stressing the need to increase economic and commercial cooperation between Egypt and the DRC, the two parties encouraged Egyptian investors to step up their presence in several fields in the DRC, notably energy, transport, infrastructure and agriculture, fisheries and livestock.
With this in mind, the Egyptian Ambassador expressed the wish to establish regular contacts with ANAPI to support this mutual ambition.
Nadine FULA
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