As digital transformation accelerates across the African continent, one priority has become central to national development strategies: sovereignty. Sovereignty over data, over infrastructure, over technology, and ultimately over the digital experiences of citizens. What was once a political concept is…
The end of “Data for Data’s Sake” Across the world—and especially in Africa—regulators and governments are collecting more data than at any other point in history. Telecom traffic, mobile money transactions, tax declarations, online platforms—all of these generate enormous amounts…
An end-of-year reflection for regulators, policymakers, and digital economy leaders As the year draws to a close, regulators and governments around the world are doing what this season naturally invites: taking stock: What worked? What did not? Which realities can…
The rise of AI-driven compliance and oversight Across the developing world, governments and regulators are embracing Regulatory Technology (RegTech) and Government Technology (GovTech) to enhance transparency and accountability, and foster compliance. Whether it’s tracking telecom revenues, digitizing citizen identity systems,…
Global Voice Group (GVG) had the privilege of participating in the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 31 August to 3 September 2025. This prestigious forum brought together regulators,…
Global Voice Group’s Perspective — Spotlight on Africa In today’s digital economy, transaction monitoring is no longer a back-office compliance task—it’s a frontline defense against financial crime. As digital finance accelerates across Africa, regulators must shift from static checks to…
Is Africa on the brink of a KYC revolution? With 110 million identity verification checks conducted in 2024 alone, the momentum is undeniable. The continent is witnessing an unprecedented acceleration in digital identity adoption, particularly across the fintech, banking, telecom,…
The digital payments landscape in Africa is evolving rapidly. As of 2025, Kenya and South Africa lead the continent, with 75.8% and 70.5% of adults, respectively, having made a digital payment in the past year. Close behind are Ghana (63.7%),…
In today’s interconnected digital economy, regulatory authorities and governments face increasing challenges in monitoring and governing telecommunications, fintech, and gambling sectors effectively. These industries generate vast amounts of data daily, but much of it remains siloed, limiting oversight, compliance enforcement,…
As we move through early 2025, the Regulatory Technology (RegTech) sector is already showing significant growth and innovation, transforming how governments and regulatory bodies handle compliance. Leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and big data analytics, RegTech…
