AfDB and UNDP Launch $10B AI Initiative. The 40 Million Jobs Target Is Not What It Sounds Like.
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The $10 billion AfDB-UNDP AI initiative promises 40 million jobs by 2035. We unpack what the numbers actually mean.
Morocco’s Digital X0 Framework: The Most Detailed AI Governance Plan in North Africa
Morocco’s Digital X0 strategy sets specific AI governance targets and timelines — the most detailed plan of its kind in North Africa.
Ethiopia’s Telecom Revenue Levy Will Fund Rural Connectivity. Here’s the Math.
Ethiopia has enacted a telecom revenue levy to fund rural connectivity. How the fund is structured, how much it raises, and who pays.
Rwanda’s 1.5% Digital Services Tax Is Africa’s Quietest Platform Levy — and a Template
Rwanda has a 1.5% DST and almost no one is talking about it. The compliance mechanics and why it may become a model for small economies.
Ghana’s VASP Sandbox: 11 Firms Approved, Crypto Regulation Framework Takes Shape
Ghana’s Bank of Ghana has approved 11 firms into its crypto regulatory sandbox. What the framework looks like and what comes next.
South Africa’s VAT on Digital Platforms Takes Effect April 2026. Who Pays?
South Africa extends VAT to digital platform services from April 1 2026. We break down who is liable and what changes for consumers.
Africa’s Influencer Economy: What Brand Deals Actually Pay — and Who Takes the Cut
African influencers are signing brand deals — but rates vary wildly by market, platform, and who manages the relationship.
Zimbabwe’s 15% Digital Services Tax Is Africa’s Most Aggressive Platform Levy
Zimbabwe has enacted a 15% withholding tax on digital services — the highest platform levy on the continent and a warning to others.
South Africa’s Draft AI Policy: What the Consultation Document Actually Proposes
South Africa’s draft National AI Policy is open for consultation. We break down what it proposes — and what it avoids.
Africa’s Social Commerce Boom: What Creators Are Actually Earning on TikTok and WhatsApp
TikTok Shop and WhatsApp Channels are reshaping how African creators monetise their audiences. The economics are more complex than they look.
