africa deployments blog posts
Can Kenya Develop Into a Regional and International Medical Tourism Hub?
A major government announcement on medical tourism In May 2024, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Dr Alfred Mutua, announced that his government has initiated a strategy and campaign to position Kenya as a comprehensive medical tourism hub. The campaign will result in the launch of a specialised portal to facilitate the […]
Zanzibar: The Islands Strive for Greater Economic Autonomy
Historical background Zanzibar is an archipelago lying off the coast of mainland Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. It comprises four major islands and a number of smaller islets. The main island is Unguja, which has a population of nearly one million. It is often referred to as ‘Zanzibar Island’. Pemba is the second-largest island […]
Vilankulo, Mozambique: A Storm-Battered Seaside Paradise Clings On
Introductory note Vilankulo is a coastal town in south-central Mozambique located in the district of Vilankulos. The town was known as Vilankulos in colonial times, but the name was changed to Vilankulo at the time of independence from Portugal in 1975. A recent news report 15 March 2024 report by Club of Mozambique: […]
Angola: The Revitalisation and Expansion of Luanda Port
A visit to a struggling port I first visited Luanda port sometime in the early 1990’s. The director-general of the ports authority agreed to show me the port installations provided that we could use my vehicle and driver explaining that the port authority was short of vehicles due to maintenance issues. We were driving between […]
Mauritius and Mozambique: Two African Sweethearts
(A Logical Intensification of Good Bilateral Relations) An interesting discussion with a Mauritian government official In June 2006, I visited Mauritius at the invitation of the national export and business promotion agency, Enterprise Mauritius. I was asked to deliver an address to its private sector members as well as relevant government officials on ‘How […]
Malawi: The ‘Warm Heart of Africa’ Looks to Agri-Industry to Achieve Its Economic Goals
My first visit to Malawi In 1985, I was returning from central Africa en route to South Africa. Malawi was an obvious transit stop with direct flights between the Malawian capital of Lilongwe and Johannesburg. I checked into the Capital Hotel and hired a small car to see as much of the country as possible […]
Lake Kivu: How the ‘Killer Lake’ is Developing into a Valuable Source of Energy for Rwanda and the Eastern DR Congo
Why is Lake Kivu called the ‘killer lake’…? Lake Kivu is Africa’s sixth-largest lake. It is located in the western section of the line of lakes created by the East African Rift, on the border between Rwanda and eastern DR Congo. It covers a total surface area of around 2 700 square kilometres. It is 89 […]
Lesotho: How the Economy of the Small, Land-Locked Mountain Kingdom Can Be Improved
A recent quick peek at a mountain paradise I have undertaken a number of business and leisure visits to Lesotho. The last was just a few weeks ago when a few friends and I tackled the precarious Sani Pass rocky mountain track from KwaZulu-Natal Province into Lesotho in a reliable 4×4. We enjoyed breathtaking […]
The Long-Neglected Mining Sector in Nigeria
Can Nigeria Develop Its Solid Minerals Despite Its Oil Obsession? A major untapped resource I was chatting with a new friend who told me that as a mining specialist, he had spent some time investigating mining opportunities in Nigeria. We had just driven up and down the hair-raising Sani Pass from South Africa to […]
Richards Bay Port as a New Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) HubSound Reasons for its Selection
A major announcement In January 2024, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) announced the preferred bidder to design, develop, construct, finance, operate and maintain a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to be situated in the port of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. As the preferred bidder, the Vopak Terminal Durban and […]
Madagascar: The Exotic and Intriguing Grand île (Big Island)
Signs of economic improvement for one of the world’s poorest countries My first visit to Madagascar It was August 1990. Earlier in the year, the South African President de Klerk had announced the unbanning of the African National Congress and his government had released Nelson Mandela from prison. These major decisions were followed quickly […]
Gabon: A Model for Conservation Remarkable Achievements in Preserving Wildlife and Natural Rain Forest
A sea of green… It was some time in the mid-1980’s, and I was a passenger on a 16-seater aircraft flying from Libreville to Moanda, situated deep in Gabon’s interior. I peered out the window as the plane rose above the outskirts of the Gabonese capital. I was greeted with a vast sea of green. […]
SOUTH AFRICA Employer of Record: Don’t be caught out by SARS! Simplify Your South African Compliance with Africa Deployments
africa deployments south africa employer of record Are you a foreign company currently operating in South Africa with no registration locally? The regulatory landscape in South Africa is evolving, and compliance with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has become more critical than ever. The current Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (“ITA”) is aiming to amend […]
Operating your business in Africa?
Are you a project house requiring a team on the ground in Africa for 2-5 years, this is new territory for you and you are not up to date with local labour laws and tax legislation. Take away the stress of dealing with labour legislation so you can focus on your project and the delivery […]
ADS in Mokaikai – South Africa
We were in Mokaikai this past week, in the province of Limpopo, South Africa. The ADS team had 6 days exploring the Safari reserve of Mabula, encountering different animals and enjoying the Africa Skies. This adventure indeed made the team grow in spirit and made us all realise that we are human at the end […]
Why choose an outsourced Africa Payroll provider over a full-time Payroll Department?
africa deployments outsourced payroll provider We are all accustomed to the word ‘HR’ as being a significant part of an organization. However, a more interesting picture is the ability to outsource your payroll to a Partner within the region providing Payroll Solutions. An outsourced Payroll solution is where an employer, doesn’t have to face the […]
Importance of Compliance & How ADS can help you to achieve Compliance
Everyone knows that Compliance means to comply with a certain list of rules and regulations. What is important to know is, what is meant by compliance in the corporate world and how compliance helps companies around the world to operate successfully in a fully compliant environment. I am Anisha Jhumun – Ubhee, Commercial & […]
Why Companies are using Africa Remote Teams?
Today we are going to be discussing “Africa Remote Teams” and how they can play a pivotal role in expanding your talent base with ease of hire and flexible working solutions for any International Organizations looking to expand in the Region. I am Eugenio Maggi the Operations Director of Africa Deployments (ADS) a leading provider […]
CASE REVIEW: Employer of Record provided for NGO in Ethiopia funded by USAID
CASE REVIEW: #Africa Deployments was recently contacted by an #NGO to directly employ 28 contractors in #Ethiopia, providing them with an Ethiopia Employer of Record solution & #Payroll for a #USAID funded project. We were also required to onboard the personnel within a few days. As a requirement for USAID funding, we are required to employ them locally on a contract in-country, manage the payroll and submit all proof of remittances […]
