NEWS

As we know, BREXIT has introduced a new regime for cross-border UK-EU sales. The seamless flow of products has been interrupted. VAT, which under EU rules is collected in the…

We reported in the previous edition of the Newsletter on the launch of the AfCFTA on 1 January 2021. The benefits of removing intra-Africa tariffs and national non-tariff barriers will…

Opportunities for Women-owned Businesses The leading independent pan-African banking group, Ecobank Group has launched a programme called Ellevate.  This is targetted at women-owned and women-focused businesses operating across multiple markets in Africa. Ellevate…

According to the Economic Development in Africa Report 2020, the consequences of illicit financial flows (IFFs) from Africa are severe. Measuring illicit activities is difficult and only little data is available, so…

Kenyan ecommerce platform Sokowatch has added electric tuk-tuks to its delivery fleet in Uganda, making the vehicles the first to be used commercially in East Africa. Launched in Nairobi in…