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Changes to Tanzania’s Foreign Exchange (Bureau De Change) Regulations
By Tenda Msinjili, Peter Kasanda, Michaela Marandu, Amalia Lui and Esther Kilimba, Clyde & Co LLP -
In this briefing, we outline the key changes in the Foreign Exchange...
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AFRICA’S Napoleon
One of the many aims of this writing is to contribute to the difficult task of finding and gathering the missing pieces that completes...
Association of Angolan Petroleum Service Companies (AECIPA) Partners with Energy Capital...
The partnership both consolidates the event’s position as Angola’s premier energy forum as well as AECIPA’s efforts to expand local content, youth empowerment in...
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Fintech as the driver for growth in Africa’s banking sector
By Ogechi Onuoha (Associate), Taiwo Peregrino (Associate), and Ufuoma Isiavwe (Associate), Olajide Oyewole LLP, DLA Piper Africa member firm in Nigeria
According to the 2017 Global Findex Database,1 about 1.7 billion adults...
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Economic nationalism in Africa’s giants holds back free trade
Peter Leon, Herbert Smith Freehills, Johannesburg office, partner and global co-chair Africa Group.
SA, Nigeria and Egypt have not signed up to crucial aspects of...
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Funding infrastructure development essential for inclusive growth in Africa
The World Economic Forum for Africa, currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa focuses on the theme of shaping inclusive growth and shared...
Mauritius: African Development Bank to help build sustainable infrastructure and economic resilience
The Bank aims to promote private sector development to foster and build a more productive, sustainable, inclusive and resilient Mauritian economy
The Board of Directors...
Doing maritime business in Nigeria’s $10 billion charter market
By Emeka Akabogu, Akabogu & Associates
The general Nigerian economic landscape could be seen as challenging, but its robustness and potential make it worthwhile for...
UK to partner with Kenyan Fintech companies to increase financial inclusion
UK announces partnership with Kenyan Fintech companies to use technology to increase financial inclusion for low-income and underserved consumers.
The Lord Mayor of the City...
South Africa – United States Collaboration Awarded Funding for Pilot Project Aimed at Democratizing...
In cooperation with Oak Crest Institute of Science based in California, the H3D Foundation is pleased to announce the award of $721,209 USD in funding from the United...
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Fintech as the driver for growth in Africa’s banking sector
By Ogechi Onuoha (Associate), Taiwo Peregrino (Associate), and Ufuoma Isiavwe (Associate), Olajide Oyewole LLP, DLA Piper Africa member firm in Nigeria
According to the 2017 Global Findex Database,1 about 1.7 billion adults...