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Cameroon risks stunting mobile money growth with new transaction levy | TechCabal

Across Africa, the success of mobile money services has attracted the attention of authorities looking to expand their revenue base through taxation. But studies show taxes on money transfers harm the uptake of mobile money services and businesses, while impeding industry growth.

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