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Our “Finance” section features articles on the world of business, finance and fintech in Ghana and Africa
Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo Appointed As New Director of Ghana’s Data Protection Commission
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo as the Acting Executive Director of the Data Protection…
Flutterwave Secures Approval to Offer Remittance Services in Ghana
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has received approval from the Bank of Ghana to provide inward remittance…
Ghana Ready To Launch e-Cedi in 2025
Ghana is preparing to launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-Cedi, later this year, after years…
Lendsqr launches Lending-as-a-Service in Ghana
Lendsqr, a global loan management technology provider, has launched its Lending-as-a-Service (LaaS) platform in Ghana, bringing automation and…
Risevest Secures U.S. Broker-Dealer License, Expanding Global Investment Access
In an email to customers, Risevest has announced it has acquired a U.S. broker-dealer license through its affiliate,…
Kuda Faces Workplace Discrimination Allegations
Kuda Technologies, a fast-growing African digital bank, is facing legal scrutiny after its former Group Chief People Officer,…
Africa Launches Its Own Credit Rating Agency to Challenge Global Bias
Africa unveiled its own credit rating agency to push back against what leaders call an unfair and costly…
Affinity Africa Raises $8 Million As Its Hybrid Banking Approach Gains Traction
Ghanaian fintech Affinity Africa has raised $8 million in a seed round led by European firms Grazia Equity…
Nigeria Bets On QR Codes for Small Payments
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) is pushing QR codes as an alternative to cash for small-value transactions,…
Payaza Secures Fintech License in Ghana To Offer Payment Services
Payaza, a leading payment gateway, is now fully licensed and operational in Ghana, expanding its footprint in Africa’s…