China’s CBDC could be trade currency of choice in AfCFTA

East African Community initiative established to eliminate high roaming costs.

Key takeaway from the recently concluded 2020 AU e-commerce conference.

Google and the IFC have predicted the internet economy would contribute up to US$180bn to Africa’s economy by 2025 and US$712bn by 2050.

Research identifies internet connectivity and Africa’s growing start-up ecosystem as key drivers.

Econet, PanaBIOS unveil new applications to digitise pandemic certificates.

To better manage identity verification, while respecting nation’s sovereignty and boosting trade, requires the use of biometrics technology and more continental-wide identity bureaus says Craig Hills, Business Development Director at WhoYou.

Small businesses are often the most vulnerable to unanticipated events and threats due to their size and lack of resources says Soromfe Uzomah, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Microsoft 4Afrika.

Kenya-based Selina Wamucii encourages groups, co-ops to sell globally.

Countries must seek to develop and harmonise the regulatory framework required to integrate their digital economies says Selma Matsinhe, Candidate Attorney at Baker McKenzie, overseen by Darryl Bernstein, Partner in Johannesburg.

Go-live date represents the culmination of an eight-month beta testing phase says co-founder.

AU conference in Kenya in July highlighted the opportunity for the continent.