Digital Economy
Russian e-commerce firm Wildberries has discontinued its online platform enabling Ethiopian producers and traders to sell products directly to the Russian market. The platform initially featured coffee, leather goods, natural cosmetics, and home textiles. The company partnered with Ethio Post for logistics support.
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Indonesia's tax authority reports crypto transaction tax revenue reached Rp1.96 trillion from 2022 to February 2026. This includes Rp1.09 trillion in PPh 22 and Rp875.31 billion in domestic PPN. The rise reflects growing integration of crypto into the formal economy.
Ethiopia's federal government is preparing to formalize taxation on digital content creators operating online. It targets those earning at least 100,000 birr annually from platforms. Draft regulations from the Finance Ministry require registration, tax identification numbers, and receipt issuance for all earnings.
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP), with financial support from the Government of Japan and in collaboration with TradeMark Africa (TMA) and partners like Google, is launching a capacity-building initiative. This program aims to empower government stakeholders and private sector actors, including women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to leverage digital technologies for intra-African trade. The effort arrives amid the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Kenya has been ranked as Africa's fastest-growing digital marketplace, surpassing Nigeria and South Africa in internet advertising. According to PwC's latest report, the country boasts a 16% compounded annual growth rate. This shift highlights a broader migration from traditional media to online platforms.