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Ethiopia Mandates 1.5% Telecom Levy to Fund Rural Connectivity
Ethiopia has mandated a 1.5% telecom revenue levy to fund rural connectivity. The policy affects Ethio Telecom and Safaricom Ethiopia — and signals a new approach to financing digital inclusion in Africa’s second-most populous nation.
Ghana Admits 11 Crypto Firms to Regulatory Sandbox — The VASP Act 2025 Is Now Operational
Ghana has admitted 11 crypto firms to its regulatory sandbox under the VASP Act 2025 — making it one of the first African countries to operationalise a formal virtual asset regulatory framework.
South Africa’s Crypto Reporting Regime Is Now Live — What CASPs Must Do
South Africa’s crypto asset reporting framework is live. Every CASP operating in the country now has mandatory reporting obligations to SARS. Here’s what the new regime requires and who it applies to.
AU-Google AI MOU: Can Partnership With a Tech Giant Deliver Sovereign AI for Africa?
The African Union and Google have signed an MOU on AI. It’s the continent’s most significant tech partnership of 2026 — and a test case for whether Africa can build AI sovereignty through, rather than despite, Big Tech.
South Africa Flips the VAT Switch on Digital Platform Operators — Effective April 1, 2026
South Africa’s VAT regime for digital platforms takes effect April 1, 2026. Every digital platform operator — from ride-hailing apps to cloud software providers — is now in scope. Here’s what changed.
