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Investing in Digital Economy Companies Lead by Women and Women in Ecommerce

Jan 25, 2022 |

The COVID crisis has turned a glaring spotlight on the challenges facing women in Africa. This Newsletter has reported previously on the funding gap for women-owned businesses in Africa and…

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It’s All About National Currencies – are CBDC Delaying the Single Currency in the West of Africa?

Jan 25, 2022 |

This Newsletter carried some articles in 2020 on the potential for a single currency in West Africa. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) argued that the adoption of…

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News From Africa

Jan 25, 2022 |

Social Commerce Continues to Grow in Africa. A recent study by Caribou Data and the Partnership for Finance in a Digital Africa found that 92% of small and medium enterprises…

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Mobile Money – Airtel Spins Off its MoMo Service

Jan 25, 2022 |

Airtel Africa is spinning off its mobile money arm. This follows discussions in a number of telecom firms on how best to unlock their value by spinning off their MoMo…

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Virtual influencers

Jan 25, 2022 |

Virtual influencers are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in Asia. These computer-generated personas offer the appeal of a human influencer, often at a lesser price and without the limitations or risks…

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