In today's digitally interconnected world, the pervasive use of mobile devices has led to vast amounts of data being exchanged on telecommunication networks. This data, which includes mobile positioning data (MPD), holds immense potential to drive innovation and foster sustainable…
With 219 million active Mobile Money accounts in 2022, Africa is leading the world in adopting digital financial services (DFS). However, the growth of these services has led to an unprecedented increase in the volume of data. As a result,…
At the Africa Investment Forum 2023, experts recommended harnessing transformative technologies in Africa to stimulate economic growth. However, transformative technology requires transformative governance. Regulatory authorities therefore need to stay abreast of the industry’s technological developments to be able to fulfill…
Africa keeps on working towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, with only 15% of targets currently on track, the continent risks not achieving the 2030 agenda. The main hurdle to progress is the lack of finance.…
Africa loses approximately 88.6 billion USD annually due to illicit financial flows, according to a 2022 UNCTAD report. This sum is equivalent to 3.7% of the continent’s GDP. Examples of such flows include criminal activities like money laundering and terrorism…
The telecommunications sector is one of the pillars of the digital transformation in Africa. Its rapid expansion has led to a considerable increase in the number of devices and data-driven services, and therefore in the volume of data carried on…
As a provider of RegTech solutions that enable governments, telecom regulators and central banks to ensure the good governance of mobile services, GVG needs to keep its finger on the pulse of the mobile industry. And what better place to…
Africa has been steadily working its way towards integration, with a view to promoting economic development. Telecommunications services play a significant part in supporting integration. Indeed, they narrow the digital divide and enable connectivity, as well as cross-border communication and…
Taxes are essential to development. Governments use the collected tax revenue to finance infrastructure that supports socioeconomic growth. Africa is no exception. The continent has vast development needs and has implemented ambitious projects to meet them. As a result, it…
Over the past two decades, Africa has witnessed significant innovation in terms of digital payments, especially since the pandemic. Cash may indeed see its dominance being challenged over the next years, as the transition to digital payments accelerates. Nevertheless, some…
