Kenya May Become the Drone Capital of Africa
European aerospace giant Airbus is considering Kenya as the base for its first earth station for high-altitude communication drones, opening the potential for up to 1,000 jobs for locals. Airbus…
Read MoreSA Businesses Lack Government Support
According to the latest ‘Digital Innovation Index Report 2023’, SA companies face tremendous challenges to compete on the global market, while simultaneously addressing local socioeconomic inequalities and nurturing nationwide prosperity,…
Read MoreEFA and EFSA Support the Future of Education and Work in Africa (FEWA) Conference
FEWA will be held in Nairobi in April Details are here FEWA CONFERENCE 2024. This will be part of the AU’s 2024 Year of Education programme. Let me know if…
Read MoreStandards in the Way of SMEs
According to the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) and the East African Business Council (EABC), failure to understand and meet set product and service standards continues to lock out SMEs…
Read MoreData Quality Limiting AI’s Effectiveness in Africa
AI can help improve trade logistics by making delivery systems, customs processes, and tracking and tracing more efficient. It can find the best ways to move goods, predict delays, and…
Read MoreEFA Co-hosts a Session on Data Transfers in Africa at the UNCTAD e-Week
Tendi Hlatshwayo, EFSA Board member and Chair of the Legal Committee, participated in ‘the E-Commerce Legal and Regulatory Framework for Data Governance in Developing Countries’ session, which was co-hosted by…
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank Supports Investment in High-value Sectors and Regional Value Chains
The African Economic Conference organised by the AfDB has ended with a call to African nations to invest in high-added value sectors and develop regional value chains to stimulate industrialization.…
Read MoreThe Startup Genome Ecosystem 2023 Report
The African startup ecosystem has grown tremendously over the years, birthing multiple innovative startups that have evolved into global brands. Each year, several new companies emerge with ingenious technological solutions,…
Read MoreUS Senator Proposes Extension to the AGOA Trade Agreement
Following the AGOA Summit in Johannesburg last month (see the Newsletter), U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), who was one of the attendees at the Summit, has released a discussion draft…
Read MoreAfrica calls for a UN tax convention
In October 2023, the Africa Group at the United Nations tabled a proposal calling for a comprehensive UN tax convention. Now, over 200 organisations and trade unions have sent a…
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