Africa
HOW CAN DATA-DRIVEN TRANSPARENCY PAVE THE WAY FOR AFRICA’S FUTURE?
In recent years, Africa has experienced a digital revolution that has transformed its financial landscape. The proliferation of mobile phones, improved internet connectivity, ...
Africa
Seven ways in which technology is boosting access to credit in West Africa
Technology plays a pivotal role in the fast-moving world of finance. This is particularly true in West Africa, where the intersection of economic ...
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Inadequacy of Nigeria’s digital credit playbook, lessons from Kenya’s regulations – Emmanuel Okoegwale
Informal credit providers had always existed in Sub-Sahara from time immemorial, they operate at communal level and it was easy to establish trust, ...
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Changing the way organisations adopt intelligence to protect themselves and society from financial crime
Financial crime threatens the safety and soundness of financial systems world-wide. However, financial crime compliance has never been more challenging. As regulation becomes ...
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Bridging Africa’s Digital divide through robust infrastructure for compliance and security
The internet has evolved beyond a communications medium. It’s an essential platform for the free flow of information, impacting individuals, society and the ...
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African Competition Authorities need to be innovative to promote smart market regulations – Dr. M. Y Tampri Jnr, Ph.D.
As technology reshapes markets and alters growth and distributional dynamics, policies must ensure that markets remain inclusive and support wide access to the ...
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The CBDC opportunity across the African continent – Raoul Herborg
The currencies of African nations are among the most volatile in the world. As a result, many are turning to foreign sources to store up ...
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How the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises to improve labour mobility, spur wealth creation in Africa – By Margaret Soi
Policymakers say that the free movement of labour will be a key contributor to the successful functioning of the free trade area and ...
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Eversend: Enhancing cross-border payments for financial inclusion and intra Africa trade.
In 2021, Africa accounted for 70% of the total value of mobile money transactions globally. In recent years, the continent has experienced a ...
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Digital Trade Key to Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential – Ope Babalola
The digital transformation of customs and borders in Africa could improve efficiencies in processes and yield trade gains on the continent of $20 ...