SA cities slip in affordability rankings

Mercer’s 2021 Cost of Living City Ranking of 400 global cities has listed N’Djamena (Chad) as the most expensive city in Africa for expatriates with Lusaka (Zambia), the least expensive. Based on the ranking, N’Djamena moved up two spots in 2021 from...

Mobile authentication key to boosting user experience in East Africa

The rapid pace of digital transformation in East Africa has had a significant impact on not only how people live their lives, but also on how communication and commerce are conducted, allowing the modern customer to do everything – immediately. By Doreen Kinja,...

Digify Africa aims to grow SA through digital skills

Digify Africa and Facebook will host the Youth Digital Skills Forum on 11 June 2021 from 10am to 12pm. Digify Africa has been delivering digital skills to youth since 2011. With the support of Facebook, programmes like Digify Pro, and Boost with Facebook have...

VC trends shaping the African investment landscape

As the second half of 2021 approaches and Covid-19 vaccinations roll out across the globe, albeit at varying rates, Ian Lessem, managing partner at HAVAÍC, considers the trends making an impact on the African Venture Capital (VC) landscape. Homegrown solutions take on...

PWC releases new Africa VAT Guide

PwC Africa has released the seventh edition of its Africa VAT Guide, comprising updates on VAT regimes in 41 African countries. With the theme of “Moving towards a united Africa”, this edition is focused on Africa’s journey into the future and how...