Tanzania is upgrading its ocean ports, shipping technology, and sea trade rules to attract foreign business. At the Fifth International Blue Economy Conference in Dar es Salaam, government officials confirmed new updates to ocean and business laws to support foreign companies investing in shipping, ocean logistics, and coastal project developments. How to Register a Company […]
Seychelles’ ambitious economic roadmap—highlighted by plans to channel approximately $2 billion into a brand-new, independently managed sovereign wealth fund over the next five years—marks a pivotal evolution in island-nation financial governance. Targeting vital pillars such as infrastructure, health, and education, this initiative is designed to safeguard national resources and strengthen domestic systems against global economic […]
The proposed expansion of the Dangote Group into Kenya’s Lamu Port highlights the growing importance of cross-border investment, regional infrastructure, and corporate structuring in Africa. Connecting West and East Africa Lamu’s position within the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor makes it a significant consideration for businesses seeking access to East African markets. For investors, […]
Tanzania’s mining sector has transformed into a major economic pillar, contributing significantly to the national GDP. However, this growth comes hand-in-hand with strict regulatory frameworks, local content mandates, and mandatory state equity. For international mining conglomerates and suppliers, entering this market requires more than operational vision—it requires a watertight structural foundation across four key pillars. […]
Angola is seeking to sustain oil production above the 1-million-barrel-per-day level while encouraging further investment in its upstream sector. Major developments include ExxonMobil’s extended commitment to offshore Block 15 through 2037 and plans for further onshore and offshore licensing activity. For international energy companies, contractors, and investors, these opportunities come with increasing requirements around local […]
Namibia’s aggressive push toward regional industrialization—highlighted by national initiatives to establish localized manufacturing and processing facilities across all 14 regions—signals a profound shift in Southern African economic policy. While this decentralization unlocks immense potential for local value addition, it creates complex multi-jurisdictional hurdles. For international investors, manufacturers, and supply-chain conglomerates looking to capitalize on […]
The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Technological Development in Cameroon commenced execution of its national mining and infrastructure program, unlocking significant commercial operations across the Mbalam iron ore deposit, Kribi-Lobé, and the Minim Martap bauxite corridor. Supported by the updated Mining Code and the modernized Public-Private Partnership Framework, foreign industrial groups, logistics operators, and equipment […]
The Thai Ministry of Finance, alongside the Bank of Thailand and regulatory agencies, is advancing a comprehensive framework to target illicit financial flows and money laundering within the domestic gold market. While initial policy discussions evaluated a low-rate specific business tax on gold transactions to capture audit trails, financial authorities are prioritizing an integrated data-sharing […]
The Slovak government has initiated a significant policy reversal, directing the Finance Ministry to draft legislation to scrap the country’s disputed financial transaction tax. Originally established as part of a wider fiscal consolidation framework, the levy applied a 0.4 percent charge on standard business debit transfers, creating substantial compliance friction for commercial entities, holding structures, […]
The enactment of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026 (Act 1173) fundamentally reshapes the corporate incorporation framework for international enterprises expanding into West Africa. Replacing the former Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act (Act 865) and converting the agency into the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), this legislation dismantles major capital barriers for non-resident investors. […]
