How English law can help Africa’s digital transformation

It provides a global infrastructure for the contracts on which international business relies

21 March 2022 - 18:56 By Helen Dodds

Kenya, wider East Africa and indeed much of Africa are now key destinations for investment. Thanks to the rise of technology and innovation across the continent, leading to a boom in technology start-ups especially in fintech, significant sums are being committed. In 2021 tech start-ups in Africa raised almost $5bn (R75bn), with about $3bn (R45bn) going to fintech as the digital transformation of economies accelerates...

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