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Africa’s Digital Tax Regime and the Battle for Access

The digital economy has become the new oil of the 21st century. Forrester’s Global Digital Economy Forecast, 2023 to 2028, shows that the digital economy will reach $16.5 trillion and.

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ECOWAS at 50: Hope Amid Fractured Unity

Fifty years ago, in a season marked by Cold War politics and post-colonial fragility, fifteen West African countries came together to sign the Treaty of Lagos on May 28, 1975..

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Vaccine Sovereignty: Building Africa’s Pharmaceutical Future

As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the race to secure vaccines has revealed deep inequalities and sparked a global reckoning on health security. Across continents,.

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Fourth Industrial Revolution: Is It Too Late for Africa to Catch Up?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, often abbreviated as 4IR, is more than just an incremental technological upgrade; it is a radical reshaping of our world. Unlike previous industrial revolutions that focused.

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Pandemic Preparedness in Africa: What Have We Learnt from COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic was a profound global event that disrupted lives, economies and systems worldwide. For Africa, it was not just a health crisis but a moment of reckoning for.

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Is Crypto in Africa a Revolution or a Risk?

The adoption of cryptocurrency in Africa presents both opportunities and challenges. It offers the potential for financial inclusion, cross-border transactions and economic growth, particularly in regions with limited access to.

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Can African Governments Engineer a Tech-Led Future?

Just as the independence movements of the mid-20th century were predicated on political and economic emancipation, the contemporary vision of African development hinges on autonomy in technology creation, data governance,.

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Rethinking Work in Africa: AI, Automation & Human Capital

In the not-so-distant past, conversations about Africa’s future revolved around food security, healthcare, and education. Today, a new force is rising to claim its place in the discourse: technology. Africa.

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Africa’s Regional Blocs: Can ECOWAS, EAC, and SADC Deliver?

Africa’s pursuit of regional integration has long been a central theme in its development narrative. The continent’s regional blocs—ECOWAS in West Africa, EAC in East Africa, and SADC in Southern.

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Beyond Borders: How AfCFTA Could Unite the Continent

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), often likened to a bridge stretching across the fragmented economies of the continent, offers more than just commerce; it promises a renaissance, a.

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