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Kenya's Digital Service Tax (DST), introduced on 1st January 2021, aims to fairly tax the growing digital economy. 

KRA's approach to taxing the digital economy

The Sahel region has been mired by political and economic instability in the last few years. This has resulted into dire effects on the cross border trade within the region economically. 

Impact of Sahel’s instability on cross-border trade

Gridworks and the Government of Uganda are developing the Mbale-Bulambuli-Kween transmission project, featuring an 80km high-voltage line, two new substations, and an upgraded one. 

Gridworks to deliver Mbale-Bulambuli-Kween transmission project in Uganda

Today marks a significant milestone for Rwanda’s financial markets as the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) launches its ESG Reporting Guidelines. 

RSE launches ESG reporting guidelines

CNBC Africa’s Flora Limukii spoke to Lucy Mazyanga Mazaba the Regional Director at AFRICA CDC to shed more light on the issue.

Scaling medicine manufacturing in Africa

Ethiopia’s Parliament has passed a groundbreaking proclamation allowing foreign banks to enter the Ethiopian market, a move aimed at boosting investments in the banking sector. 

Bank of Ethiopia lifts restrictions for foreign banks

As 2024 draws to a close, CNBC Africa takes a look back at some of the most insightful conversations we had on climate change. 

Africa's climate future: Transitioning to a greener tomorrow

As the continent's consumer base continues to grow and diversify, FMCG companies are facing a complex array of challenges and opportunities. 

Navigating the complexities of Africa's FMCG market

Rwanda is the first in country in Africa and the world to mandate all public transport motorbikes to be electric by January 2025. Behind this bold leapfrogging move, how ready is the country’s infrastructure to handle the anticipated demand? 

Inside Rwanda’s first EV leapfrog

The online digital economy is projected to hit 180 billion in revenues by 2025 as internet usage across Africa grows. But with this growth, online safety and abuse remains as a major stumbling block. 

African govts urged to enhance online safety for youth & e-commerce growth

Perseus Mining Limited has made significant progress in its infill drilling at the Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania as it eyes the East African market, and plans for Meyas Sand in northern Sudan underway. 

Perseus Mining expands operations to Tanzania

East Africa’s health sector is teeming with opportunities for digitalization as demand for healthcare expands. 

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