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In Africa, Digital Payments Could Unlock Tax Revenue if Data is Protected

Published

8 October 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

Africa

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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Mobile money has become central to African economies, boosting financial inclusion and offering governments a new way to collect taxes digitally. However, the use of payment data for tax purposes must be governed carefully to avoid abuses like Australia's Robodebt scheme, highlighting the need for strong data protection and transparency.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prioritise data protection if you collect tax via mobile payments to avoid creating mistrust or legal challenges. The stage is set to build compliant digital tax systems in Africa that unlock revenue without repeating costly errors like Robodebt.

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1 source · 8 Oct 2026

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Fintechmobile-moneytax-collectiondigital-paymentsdata-protectionfinancial-inclusion