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    Ethiopia’s Parliament Greenlights Foreign Bank Entry

    The combined ownership by all foreign investors and foreign-owned Ethiopian entities cannot exceed 49% of a single bank’s total subscribed shares.

    A New Digital Tax Overhaul in Kenya Leaves More Questions Than Answers

    As Ruto’s ink of presidential assent dries, the path to enforcement reveals a story of lofty aspirations tempered by ambiguous complexities.

    Chinese EV Firms Summoned in South Africa Amid 150% Tax Rebate

    In 2023, South Africa’s automotive sector generated over 271 billion rand (US$20.4 billion) in exports, primarily to the European Union.

    Are Nigerian Regulators Biting Off More Than They Can Chew With Foreign Tech Giants?

    Critics argue that the government’s actions reveal more about its lack of institutional confidence than its resolve to protect consumers.
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