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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Trade in Services

May 5, 2022 |

This has entered into force. Ecommerce online sales of services within the SADC region should therefore become easier. The first round of sectoral negotiations was concluded in 2019 covering communication,…

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Taxing the Digital Economy – More Countries Plan New Taxes

May 5, 2022 |

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…

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Which African Cities Attract the Most Startups?

May 5, 2022 |

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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News from Africa

May 5, 2022 |

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…

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Marketing to Children and Using Their Data

May 5, 2022 |

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…

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