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AGOA: Trumpโ€™s ‘America First’ doctrine tests Africaโ€™s $47B U.S. trade access

President Trump’s recent trade wars evoke fear that Africa duty-free export program (AGOA) may not be extended when it expires in September.

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How South Africa’s billion dollar taxi sector escapes taxes

South Africaโ€™s minibus taxi industry dominates public transport but pays little tax. Hereโ€™s why enforcing compliance remains a challenge.

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FiA Market Watch: African markets wobble as global events pressure investor sentiment

The massive roll-out of policies in Donald Trump’s era is creating an uncertain market with African bourses receiving their fair share

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Top ten stockbrokers to look out for in South Africa – January 2025

South Africa’s performing brokers contribute significantly to the substance of transactions on the Johannesburg securities exchange

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What we know so far about Ethiopiaโ€™s plan to open its banking sector to international players

For a long time, the banking sector in Ethiopia now has been dominated by local players, but recent policy changes could bring in foreign juggernauts.

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How Egypt received half of Africaโ€™s total $95 billion FDI in 2024

Despite economic turmoil and humanitarian pressures from regional conflicts, Egypt’s bold market reforms have positioned it as a magnet for global investment.

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Nigeriaโ€™s e-invoicing rules to hit companies earning over $66K

Nigeriaโ€™s digital tax invoicing may increase compliance costs for businesses earning over $66k, with concerns over infrastructure and implementation.

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IWD: Meet 8 of Africaโ€™s most prominent women in insurance

We intend to point out women who are doing remarkable work in the insurance industry across different countries in the African continent.

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Everything you need to know about the African Credit Rating Agencyย ย 

African leaders have big hopes for the continentโ€™s first-ever indigenous credit rating agency set to launch in June. A successful AfCRA could bolster global perceptions of risk in African economies, attracting more foreign investments and freeing up capital for critical sectors.

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FiA Weekly roundup: All eyes on Nigeria’s revenue collection system

Nigeriaโ€™s $4B ground rent audit could unsettle lenders, Ghana halts its Gold-for-Oil scheme, and Big Oil invests $13B in Africaโ€™s energy. Central banks remain vigilant as inflation risks persist.

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Investors, lenders on high alert, as big oil invests $13 billion in Africaโ€™s energy sector

Despite the global energy transition, oil majors are betting big on Africaโ€”with $13B in new investments flowing into the sector. Who and what’s driving the money, and what should investors and lenders look out for

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Top 10 stockbrokers to look out for in Nigeria – January 2025

The top 10 performing stockbrokers on the Nigerian exchange account for over half of traded shares so far in 2025.

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Africa’s interest rates in 2025: How central banks are tracking inflation

In Africa, where most countries are struggling with inflation, the MPR is one of the fiscal policies that apex banks use in controlling inflation.

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Legal VAT challenge on restaurant food could change pricing in Nigeria

The recent legal battle over VAT on restaurant food could impact pricing in Nigeria and limit the EFCCโ€™s role in tax enforcement.

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Nigeria bleeds $86 million annually to its shaky ports

Nigeriaโ€™s costly, inefficient ports are losing businesses to West Africa, costing โ‚ฆ130 billion yearly in lost revenue and trade.

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In Africa, staying connected is now a taxing affair โ€” hereโ€™s why

Rising telecom taxes across Africa are increasing costs, reducing financial inclusion, and creating uncertainty for investors.

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A lot more at stake as Nigerian oil firm gives out over 1 billion sharesย 

Oandoโ€™s debt-to-equity swap raises tax implications, investor considerations, and potential shifts in Nigeriaโ€™s corporate financing.

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What states can learn from the Big 3 in the Nigerian VAT system

Lagos, Rivers, and Oyo States led Nigeriaโ€™s VAT contributions in 2024, driving economic growth through strategic investments, infrastructure, and business-friendly policies. Their approaches offer valuable lessons for other states aiming to boost revenue and attract investments.

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How fintech interest payouts will affect tax revenue in Africa

Fintech platforms in Africa are reshaping savings with high-interest payouts, but tax compliance challenges remain a growing concern.

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Top 10 African countries losing out as Trump freezes $6B USAID funding

With Trumpโ€™s foreign aid freeze in full swing, critical healthcare, food security, and humanitarian programs across Africa face uncertainty. Here are the top African countries that will be losing out.

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