The Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy), which was abolished following the 2024 elections, was widely unpopular. Its core weakness was conceptual: it taxed transactions, not income. Transfers for ...

A landmark step in this strategy is the launch of soft electronic points-of-sale (POS) technology, which enables merchants to ...

More than 75 million Nigerians working in the informal sector are likely to retire without any form of pension or retirement savings, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Omolola ...

As Uganda plans for long-term economic transformation, any major shifts--such as modernizing or greening its transport systems--must be handled in a way that protects livelihoods and expands ...

PenCom licenses Awabah as the first approved pension agent Move targets informal and self-employed workers under the micro pension scheme Reform aims to widen coverage in a sector employing over 65% ...

As South Africa continues to face an uphill challenge with unemployment, reimagining skills development as a dual pathway for ...

Africa’s two-wheel motorcycle market should reach $5.55 billion in 2026 and $7.29 billion by 2031, driven by urbanization and informal transport. Rising import dependence, currency volatility and ...

Dr Tina Kuriakose Jacob is a development sector practitioner working with both government and civil society organisations, specialising in migration, bonded labour and human trafficking.