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Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Finance Policy Signal: The Neves Licensing Authority says the rise of cross-border fintech, cloud-based platforms, and remote onboarding is forcing regulators to rethink licensing rules for modern payment and brokerage ecosystems—pushing for frameworks that can scale while improving governance and transparency. Regional Economic Pressure: Zimbabwe’s debt has been flagged as overshooting US$23bn, placing it among Africa’s most distressed economies and underscoring how borrowing risks are spreading across the region. Energy & Permits Watch: Oranto Petroleum is losing exploration blocks in Uganda and South Sudan over weak activity, adding to a wider pattern of licence disputes that could reshape upstream plans. Mobility & Identity Trends: A separate global look at “passport portfolios” highlights how ultra-rich are stockpiling second citizenships—while a separate passport-ranking update shows travel access can tighten even when rankings shift. Climate Context: New global temperature reporting keeps attention on worsening heat and El Niño-linked disruption risks, with care services still largely missing from adaptation planning.
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