Tag: african union

Time to take control of your data

The theme for this year’s World Data Privacy Day on 28 January was “Take Control of Your Data”. Pelumi Abdul looks at whether African nations are doing enough work on their data privacy laws.

Tapping into the potential of the Silicon Savannah

Innovation has helped power Kenya’s economy since M-PESA’s launch in 2007 and there are many new developments on the horizon. Leading fintech lawyers Catherine Kariuki Mulika and Janet Othero spoke to Craig Sisterson about risks and new opportunities on the Silicon Savannah.

Beacon of hope for African nations?

The United Nations’ recent vote to adopt a Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a milestone for the African Group and potentially paves the way for a more equitable and effective global tax system, writes Pelumi Abdul.

Keeping Investments Safe

Investment protection under the new parameters set by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the subject of a high level podcast discussion produced by African law firm Webber Wentzel.