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Visa Opens First Innovation Studio in Africa to Advance Future Payment Solutions

Global digital payments giant Visa has opened an innovation studio in Kenya, the first in Africa, to expand its reach in the.

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Digital Infrastructure Firm, Equinix Expands into Africa with $320M MainOne Acquisition

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure firm, has announced the completion of its $320 million acquisition of West African data centre and connectivity.

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Ghana Approves Tax on Electronic Payments

Ghana’s parliament approved a new 1.5% tax on electronic payments, known as the “e-levy,” amidst opposition protest.

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African Management Institute Launches New Francophone Learning Programmes for Senegal and West Africa

The African Management Institute (AMI) (www.AfricanManagers.org), the continent’s leader in business and management training, recently launched a new series of francophone learning.

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Nigeria’s President Proposes Improved Tax Revenue for Citizens

By Fumnaya Ijeh President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has proposed improved tax revenue for the country which will not necessarily impose new tax.

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UAE and Mauritius Sign Agreement to Enhance Central Bank Co-Operation

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation.

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Mozambique Joins Collaborative ICT Data Collection Initiative Developed by African Development Bank

The African Development Bank has extended membership of a digital data supervision system known as the Remote Appraisal Supervision, Monitoring, and Evaluation.

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Egypt Keen on Close Cooperation With UN To Provide Technical Support For MSMEs ¬- Nevine Gamea

Egypt keen on close cooperation with UN to provide technical support for MSMEs ­- Nevine Gamea

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Ghana Launches $54.5 Climate Change Project to Rejuvenate Shea Farming

The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions Project (GLSERP) for farmers in the.

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Africa Needs $784bn Yearly to Defeat Poverty

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has lamented the African continent’s dwindling economic fortunes, which he said.

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