Posts by Alastair Tempest
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has adopted a Digital Code
EFA understands that the new DRC ‘Digital Code’ is a far-reaching piece of legislation – all 175 pages of it – covering a broad spectrum of topics, from ecommerce and…
Read MoreOnline Gambling In Africa
Africa is an attractive proposition for the gambling industry with masses of untapped potential. Since 2020, online gambling across the continent has boomed, partly due to the COVID pandemic when…
Read MoreThe Digital Divide will be Reduced by More Smartphones
There were 503.14 million smartphone subscriptions in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2021, and that number is expected to reach 798m by 2027, based on the steady growth seen in earlier years.…
Read MoreOpportunities, Events, Publications
Vibe Martech Fest (VMF), Cape Town, 26-27 July Martech is Africa’s first, largest, and most credible marketing technology summit for senior marketing and IT professionals.For more details are to register…
Read MoreThe SA Competition Commission
Last month we reported that the final recommendations on the Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry (OIPMI ) had been postponed until 19 May. Now we are told that the Report may…
Read MoreThe Accelerate Africa Programme
Prosper Africa and Future Africa have announced the launch of the Accelerate Africa programme, which will provide intensive guidance, mentorship, and resources for early stage African founders, according to DISRUPT AFRICA.…
Read MoreDigital Gold – Not Popular with the IMF
Zimbabwe has released a gold-backed digital currency for peer-to-peer and peer-to-business transactions as well as to act as a store of value as the country’s currency continues to lose ground…
Read MoreUsing Ecommerce Mobile Apps to Stock Corner Shops in Africa
Corner shops, otherwise known as Tuck shops or Spaza shops in SA, depend on being restocked either by the owner going to the wholesaler, or a community system for delivery…
Read MoreTo Celebrate Africa Day (25 May), a Survey of Africa’s Youth
The Ichikowitz Foundation’s Youth Survey published on Africa Day reports that nearly half (46%) of the continent’s young people have never heard about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).…
Read MoreThe EU’s European Development Fund (EDF)
We are informed that the EU’s EDF is keen to fund South African SME businesses in various sectors, including the digital economy. EFSA has been approached asking if we know…
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