Analyses
G20 2025: Progress on the Tax agenda, But Not the Breakthrough Africa Expected
The G20 Leaders’ Declaration, adopted in Johannesburg under South Africa’s presidency, was expected to signal a new era for global tax cooperation — especially as the world’s premier economic forum met…
Tax and Development
Tax Policy
Kenya passes crypto law, sets clear rules and taxes
Kenya passes crypto law, clarifies rules and taxes NAIROBI — Kenya has taken a decisive step toward mainstreaming digital assets. Specifically, Parliament has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025,…
African Union STC 8th Session: Tax Policy at the Heart of Africa’s Health Financing
Johannesburg, 29 September – 3 October 2025 — The African Union (AU) held its 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration in…
Tax and Tech
COMESA Digital Payments Platform to cut cross-border costs and dollar reliance
COMESA Digital Payments Platform to cut cross-border costs and dollar reliance LUSAKA/NAIROBI/CAIRO — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has rolled out a Digital Retail Payments Platform (DRPP) designed to let businesses…