Tag: Africa

Africa’s Digital Sex Economy is quietly growing and investors are funding it : Size, Trends, and the New Hustle

Africa’s Digital Sex Economy is quietly growing and investors are funding it : Size, Trends, and the New Hustle
Across Africa’s urban hubs—from Lagos to Johannesburg, Accra to Nairobi—a new economic frontier is quietly booming: the digital sex economy. Once confined to the backstreets and brothels, sex work has now migrated to private screens and subscription platforms. Powered by mobile technology, platforms like OnlyFans, Telegram, WhatsApp, and anonymous digital wallets, a new generation of African women (and some men) is reimagining how sexual labor is marketed, monetized, and consumed.

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Making the Case for Open Banking in Ghana: A Strategic Imperative for the Bank of Ghana

A New Way to Power Finance in Ghana Imagine being able to use a single mobile app to see your bank accounts, mobile money wallets, savings, insurance, and even your loan eligibility—all in one place, in real-time. Now imagine that app recommending the best savings plan or offering a better loan deal from a different bank with just a few clicks. That is the power of Open Banking.

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In 2017, the UAE Launched the One Million Arab Coders Program—It Led to Market Saturation. What Can Ghana Learn in its 1 Million Coders project ?

This signals a strong recognition that digital skills are essential for Ghana’s future. But to maximize impact, we must ask:

Key Questions:

1️⃣ Is a mass coders initiative still relevant in the age of AI? With automation taking over, do we need 1 million programmers?
2️⃣ How do we ensure job creation, not just training? Without a structured framework, Ghana risks oversaturating the market with unemployed coders.

This article explores the good, the bad, and the ugly—and presents a clear execution framework, with remote work and BPO as the key solutions to ensuring success.

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Ghana’s Startup Bill Nears Approval: Lessons from Africa’s Best and Worst Startup Laws

Ghana is on the brink of a potentially transformative moment for its entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Ghana Innovation and Startup Bill, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, aims to provide a structured legal framework to formalize support for startups, attract investment, and stimulate innovation. If passed, this bill could significantly improve access to funding, regulatory clarity, tax incentives, and ecosystem collaboration. However, given the experiences of other African nations that have implemented Startup Acts, Ghana must approach this bill with both optimism and caution.

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Taxing Big Tech in Africa: A Necessary Move, But Are We Killing Our Own Digital Growth?

Taxing Big Tech in Africa: A Necessary Move, But Are We Killing Our Own Digital Growth?
In recent years, African governments have been looking for ways to tax non-resident tech giants—companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta—who generate billions in revenue from African consumers but contribute little in taxes to the local economy. On the surface, this seems like a fair move. After all, if these companies are making money in our markets, shouldn’t they pay their fair share?
But here’s the problem: If not done carefully, these digital taxes could hurt the very businesses and digital ecosystems African governments are trying to grow.
Let’s break it down.

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AI for Africa: The What’s, How’s and When’s

AI is projected to add a staggering $2.9 trillion to Africa’s economy by 2030, increasing the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by three percent. Despite Africa’s immense potential, it currently represents only 2.5% of the global AI market, underscoring the need for increased investment and development in this field.

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Reevaluating the European Union’s Influence on Africa’s Tech Policy Landscape

The European Union is significantly influencing Africa’s digital transformation through funding, training, and regulatory support. While beneficial, concerns arise about policy suitability for Africa’s unique context. EU initiatives in infrastructure, skills, and cybersecurity are highlighted, alongside recommendations for Africa to adopt more flexible, locally adapted tech policies and learn from global best practices.

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