Ethiopia’s Telecom Revenue Levy Will Fund Rural Connectivity. Here’s the Math.
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Ethiopia has enacted a telecom revenue levy to fund rural connectivity. How the fund is structured, how much it raises, and who pays.
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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 Has 349 Million Gamers. African Developers Capture Less Than 1% of the Revenue.
Africa has 349 million gamers and the fastest-growing gaming market by user count in the world. African game developers earn less than 1% of the revenue generated on the continent. The gap is structural — and closing it requires more than better games.
Southern Africa Hydropower Crisis: When Climate Change Kills the Continent’s Baseload
Southern Africa’s hydropower system — built over decades to be the continent’s most reliable clean energy source — is failing. Kariba and Cahora Bassa, which together supply power to five countries, are operating at a fraction of capacity after four consecutive drought years.
Kenya’s AI Bill Would Require Pre-Deployment Approval. Here’s What That Means for 600+ Tech Companies.
Kenya’s AI Bill 2026 creates pre-deployment approval requirements, criminal liability, and a three-body governance structure. Compliance guide for tech companies.
MTN’s 30 Million Homes Bet: The Economics Behind Africa’s Biggest Fixed Broadband Push
MTN Group is targeting 20–30 million connected homes via fixed wireless access. The unit economics behind the ambition.
Kenya AI Bill 2026: Silicon Savanna Gets Rules — How It Compares to Nigeria’s Framework
Kenya requires prior government approval for high-risk AI. Nigeria enforces after deployment. The architectural difference will define startup compliance across East and West Africa.
Ghana’s 5G Gamble Resets: NCA Strips NGIC Exclusivity, Opens Spectrum Auction
Ghana’s NCA has stripped NGIC of 5G spectrum exclusivity and opened a competitive auction. The market reset and its winners.
Nigeria AI Bill vs. INEC: Electoral AI Readiness Before the 2027 Vote
Nigeria’s new AI risk-tier framework creates compliance obligations for electoral AI systems — and INEC may not be ready.
East Africa’s New Data Landlords: Gulf Capital, Digital Sovereignty, and Who Controls the Backbone
Gulf-state capital is building East Africa’s cables, data centres, and backbone infrastructure. The sovereignty implications are significant.
