Posts by Dikonketso
Taxing the Digital Economy – More Countries Plan New Taxes
This Newsletter has reported on attempts by governments to tax various aspects of the digital economy. SA has been planning to tax companies such as Netflix, Amazon, and Facebook since…
Read MoreWhich African Cities Attract the Most Startups?
Only 7 African cities had a score of more than 1.0 points on StartupBlink’s index for 2021. Lagos, for example, is not only the biggest metropolitan area in Africa but…
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ICASA has asked for views on tying the biometric data of South Africans to SIM cards ICASA has published a series of draft proposals for public comment (https://www.icasa.org.za/uploads/files/Draft-Amendment-Numbering-Plan-Regulation-2016.pdf) by 11…
Read MoreMarketing to Children and Using Their Data
POPIA requires that children need to have the consent of a parent, guardian, or responsible adult (e.g., a school teacher) before a company can process their data. This approach can…
Read MoreScamAdviser.com’s Survey on Why Consumers Buy Fakes
ScamAdviser has surveyed 1,494 consumers from across the world asking them why they buy fakes and how they could be kept from buying counterfeit (Read the Full Report). 69% of consumers…
Read MoreShopify Business is Shifting its Business Model
Shopify’s business has shifted from a “SaaS model” to a “commission-based one”. Shopify is increasingly driving revenue from its Merchant Solutions — or the fees generated from ongoing sales via…
Read MoreThe EU Digital Markets Act
A companion to the Digital Services Act, the Digital Market Act (DMA) was adopted last month and is due to come into force in 2023. The main objective of this…
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The EU Publishes Strict Rules on the Responsibilities of social media The EU has published its Digital Services Act, which it claims will protect citizens’ fundamental rights, provide both businesses…
Read MoreEFA Hosted a Session on Blockchain
EFA hosted a session on the use of blockchain in Africa. The panelists came from the Ugandan Communications Commission, the African Civil Society Association for the Information Society (ACSIS), DHL’s…
Read MoreEFSA and the EAG Hosted a Session on B2B Ecommerce in Africa at the UNCTAD Ecommerce Week
EFSA co-hosted a Session with our colleagues from Ghana – The Ecommerce Association of Ghana (EAG) – on B2B Ecommerce. This discussed the urgent need for better training of skills…
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