Africa: Triangular Cooperation Key to Fix Africa’s Fragmented Trade Systems

Africa: Triangular Cooperation Key to Fix Africa’s Fragmented Trade Systems

Triangular cooperation is increasingly shaping discussions on how to accelerate development and integration across the Global South, particularly in efforts to deepen intra-African trade. The model brings together developing countries working through South-South cooperation, supported by a third partner such as a development agency, international organisation, or developed country. ALSO READ: UNDP sees South-South cooperation…

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The growing challenge of fragmented compliance

The growing challenge of fragmented compliance

Matt Balcomb, Sales Director SA, Smarsh. Organisations across regulated industries are managing increasing complexity across multiple communication vendors. What began as a practical use of point solutions has evolved into fragmented systems and workflows. As channels expand and regulations tighten, maintaining visibility and oversight is becoming more difficult. This can slow operations and limit access…

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Fragmented digital IDs are slowing Africa’s fintech boom

Fragmented digital IDs are slowing Africa’s fintech boom

Businesses that are required by law to collect know-your-customer (KYC) information are set to benefit from improved speed and reliability as digital identity systems become more commonplace in Africa. The banking, insurance and automotive sales sectors are among the key beneficiaries, though areas such as driver’s licence issuance, qualifications verification and criminal record checks are…

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