Tax experts and policy makers have called on East African countries to fully embrace digital systems in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) to improve compliance, close revenue gaps, …
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South Africa’s Inflation Holds Steady at 2.8% in May
South Africa’s headline inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.8% year-on-year in May 2025, according to data released on Wednesday by Statistics South Africa. The figure matches the April reading and …
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CapCut’s Latest Policy Updates June 2025: What African Users Need to Know
Listen closely, because something big happened quietly on June 12, 2025, when CapCut updated its rules. These changes are serious. They could shake up how you control and share your …
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Eskom Uses Satellite Technology to Track Unregistered Solar Systems
Eskom, the national electricity company in South Africa, has begun using satellite technology to find homes and businesses with solar power systems that are not properly registered. This new move …
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Nigeria’s Infrastructure Boss Woos Investors
The Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Jobson Ewalefoh, has declared Nigeria open for business and ready for global partnerships, urging both local and international investors to tap …
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The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted its first-ever international labour standards aimed at safeguarding workers from biological hazards in the workplace. This historic move is expected to significantly improve …
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Nigeria’s Space Economy Can Add $1bn to GDP Annually
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, has said that Nigeria’s space economy has the potential to contribute at least $1 billion yearly …
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Lagos Moves to Enact Innovation Bill, Targets Inclusive Tech Growth
The Lagos State Government has moved a step closer to enacting a law to strengthen its innovation and technology ecosystem by unveiling a revised draft of the Lagos Innovation Bill. …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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Govt Warns Money Lenders Over High Interest Rates, Illegal Practices
Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has sounded a strong warning to money lenders operating illegally and charging exorbitant interest rates, saying such exploitative behaviour is worsening poverty and …