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Ghana’s e-levy: 3 lessons from the abolished mobile money tax  Â
The first budget speech of Ghana’s new government on 11 March painted a picture of an economy in crisis, facing high debt and fiscal mismanagement. […]
Africa’s data workers are being exploited by foreign tech firms – 4 ways to protect them  Â
Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities – including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance – […]
Uganda’s electricity distribution is changing hands – what’s at stake  Â
Uganda’s electricity sector is at a turning point, as Umeme Limited’s 20-year concession draws to a close. Umeme was the first private distribution operator in […]
Uganda’s speedy motorbike taxis will slow down for cash – if incentives are cleverly designed  Â
Every day, 10 people die on Ugandan roads. Road accidents cost Uganda US$1.2 billion annually, which is about 5% of its GDP. The cost typically […]
Kenya’s courts are corruption hotspots – radical actions the chief justice must take  Â
Kenya’s chief justice, Martha Koome, announced a change of strategy in March 2025 to fight corruption in the judiciary. The country’s courts are some of […]
Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now  Â
The South African government has underscored the urgent need to diversify the country’s agricultural exports in the wake of the US decision to increase tariffs […]
Wild meat is eaten by millions, but puts billions at risk – how to manage the trade  Â
One of the most pressing issues of our time is the wild meat trade. Why? Because it’s consumed by millions and puts billions at risk […]
South Africa’s domestic workers still battle with echoes of a racist past  Â
There are 861,000 domestic workers employed in South Africa. They make up about 25% of the informal (non-agricultural) labour sector. By and large, it is […]
Africa’s superfood heroes – from teff to insects – deserve more attention  Â
Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods – from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. […]