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    Time to Take the Plunge: Ethiopia Opens Its Doors to Foreign Logistics Startups

    The Ministry of Transport & Logistics (MoTL) has flung open the doors to its long-insulated logistics sector, inviting foreign investors to hold a full 100% ownership in logistics companies.

    New Visa for Digital Nomads in Kenya? Don’t Pack Your Bags Just Yet

    The Digital Nomad Work Permit promises remote workers from across the globe the opportunity to live and work in Kenya.

    Are Nigerian Startups Ready for the Government’s New Tax Regime?

    For small businesses — those blessed with less than ₦2 million ($1,197) worth of transactions per month — this sounds like a reprieve.

    How Not to Run a Fintech in Ethiopia — Lessons from SunPay Solutions’ License Revocation

    SunPay’s downfall wasn’t just about regulatory negligence. The company’s handling of day-to-day business affairs also left much to be desired.
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