Since last November, Orange has been at war with the government over surcharges resulting from new regulations imposed by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority and upheld by the Supreme Court of Liberia. Last Thursday, the Orange CEO was handcuffed and taken into custody for further questioning. The GoLSince last November, Orange has been at war with the government over surcharges resulting from new regulations imposed by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority and upheld by the Supreme Court of Liberia. The surcharge is a government revenue generator from the telecommunications sector which was recently implemented to replace the 5 percent tax. “Orange does not mind paying surcharge in Guinea and Ivory Coast, both Francophone countries, where they invest a lot.

Source: Front Page Africa June 29, 2020 04:18 UTC