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Botswana's incoming UDC-led government has some work to do. We looked at data across different parts of their economy and society to highlight some of the things that need urgent addressing

"Public transport in Zimbabwe is the last bastion of cash payments or more accurately, it is the industry with the least penetration of digital payments in the country." Read more - https://buff.ly/4htLxby

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Shifting urban public transport to digital payments could propel Zimbabwe toward a cashless economy, as it remains one of the last strongholds of cash use. What has stopped past efforts?

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SADC member states need to prioritise efficiency in business and one way of doing so is ensuring that they reduce the time it takes to register properties. Angola, Madagascar and Tanzania were the biggest offenders according to data shared by Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa.

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Zimbabwe's energy sector is expected to continue attracting investment as there's a big gap between how much electricity the country needs and how much is currently available. This gap is expected to get even bigger and reach its peak around 5,000 megawatts in 2030.

Urban public transport in Harare is a lucrative six-figure-a-day industry, yet it has the lowest adoption of digital payment of any sector in Zimbabwe. Here’s what EcoCash Holdings & others who have tried to enter the space missed in their attempts. https://lnkd.in/dsayYrBC

High property registration fees can act as a deterrent to investment, as investors usually end up opting for countries with lower transaction costs. These fees also disproportionately affect low-income households.