Can Africa’s informal economy become the continent’s next investment frontier? {Business Africa}
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-04-10 02:08 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Africa, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy
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Most of Africa’s economy operates in the shadows—at least on paper. An estimated 85% of workers are active in the informal sector, conducting business beyond official systems, often through cash-based, trust-driven transactions.
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