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In this feature we look at Mech Wangu- Kenyan innovation providing access to Kenyan mechanics online. It is known that Kenya boasts a thriving ground for innovations including mobile payments. We came across this quite innovative online business – mech wangu. It is an online business giving car owners and motorbike owners access to 1000+ …
Anyone would agree that tax strategies matter for Africa growth. By tax strategies we mean effective tax strategies for Africa. Taxes in this case refer to domestic taxes charged by African countries on goods and services. Ideally, taxes charged affect the competitiveness of the goods and services in external markets. While this an obvious thing …
Here is a short analysis of how tax affects Africa investments. Essentially we consider how taxes affect the decisions of people looking to invest in Africa. But, to begin with, it is important to state that each African country has its own tax laws and rules hence taxes are not one one size fits all …
As part of our Africa policies insights we consider the recent uproar on Uganda losing airport to China. We also look at the happenings on China – Africa relations in the year 2021. In the discussion our panelist looks at the following main considerations: China’s 2021 approach on lending to Africa. This is considering that …
The world suffered a significant hit in the year 2020 following the Covid pandemic. Economies were greatly affected by lockdowns and restriction of movement of people among other measures taken by governments. In the month of November we will have a series of discussions on ‘Post-COVID recovery strategies for Africa’. The discussion is necessary since …
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In a series of discussions in the month of October we discussed ‘Africa within Global Value Chains’. The discussion focused on the following: What are global value chains? You can listen to the podcast here. Whether Africa can do better in Global Value Chains (GVCs). You can listen to the podcast here or on our …
The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AcFTA) was launched on 1 July 2021. In this discussion we reflect on the need to include the informal sector within the AcFTA. The informal sector here refers to the unregistered, unlicensed and largely businesses operating outside the purview of regulatory authority. Informal businesses tend to be a majority …
We recently discussed use of regulatory sandboxes in Africa. What is a regulatory sandbox, you may ask? Simply put, a regulatory sandbox is a system that allows an innovator especially in the digital or tech sector to test their idea in an unregulated environment but within the control of the regulator. Lets take an example. …
We recently had a discussion about ‘football rules & Africa’. The panelist analyzed the rules by FIFA and how they appear to be skewed against Africa. The panelist also notes some developments in sports law. For example, the panelist mentions use of competition law to avoid abuse of power by football clubs. Moreover, the panelist …
We recently held a discussion on the digital economy for Africa: lessons from China. The panelist explains the big digital revolution in China where even beggars have gone digital. She observes that beggars in some places in China will have a phone where they ask you to tap to donate to them. Indeed it is …
Listen to this webinar on ‘Business Incubators in Africa’ where the panelists give some insights for entrepreneurs. The two panelists have experience with start-ups and running start-ups. Thus, they speak from their experience and knowledge in the area of incubation of businesses within Africa. To give some background information, incubation of businesses entails support of …
Listen to this discussion on ‘mobile money revolution: Kenya & Zimbabwe’. The two countries have a significant mobile money user base. The biggest providers of the mobile money service in the two are, M-PESA in Kenya and Ecocash in Zimbabwe. The panelists consider, how mobile money works, monopolistic tendencies in the sector and the regulatory …
Listen to our webinar where we consider the ‘Fintech in Africa’ scenario. We have panelists from Kenta, Tanzania & Nigeria. We consider the regulation, financial inclusion and taxation surrounding fintechs’ in these countries. The discussion is quite insightful especially on the positive impact of fintech in Africa. Please have a listen to the podcast version …
We hosted a discussion to speak on ‘digital currencies & Africa’. In the discussion we consider some thoughts around digital currencies including, crypto currencies and mobile money. We also consider the Africa scenario when it comes to the issue. Please have a listen to the discussion on podcast or on our YouTube Channel. Please share …
The Africa digital market remains largely untapped. This is in considering the level of penetration of internet through the continent and the level of digital skills which is much lower compared to other continents. The situation is exacerbated by digital shutdowns experienced often through government actions. A recent shutdown within the continent was the shutdown …
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