Rwanda’s 1.5% Digital Services Tax Is Africa’s Quietest Platform Levy — and a Template
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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.
Africa’s Green Bond Premium: Why Borrowing to Go Green Costs Five Times More in Lagos Than London
African governments pay a premium to issue green bonds that European counterparts do not — not because their climate projects are riskier, but because global capital markets treat African sovereign debt as inherently more expensive to service.
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.
