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Our “Finance” section features articles on the world of business, finance and fintech in Ghana and Africa
Ivorian Fintech Cauridor Raises $3.5M to Expand Cross-Border Payments
Cauridor, an Ivorian fintech building cross-border payment rails in Francophone Africa, has raised $3.5 million in seed funding.…
Timeline: Dr Johnson Asiamah’s Path To His Bank of Ghana Governor Nomination
Ghana President John Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah as the new Bank of Ghana Governor pending approval…
Bank of Ghana Governor Proceeds On Terminal Leave Ahead of his Retirement in March
Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, will begin his terminal leave on February 3, 2025,…
X Announces Visa As Its First Partner for “X Money”
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, has announced that Visa has signed on to be the first partner for…
Old Mutual’s $200M Bet on Digital Banking
Old Mutual, South Africa’s second-largest life insurer, is set to launch its digital-first bank, OM Bank, in March,…
Mobile Money Transactions in Ghana Surpassed GHC 3 Trillion in 2024
According to new data from the Bank of Ghana, mobile money transactions surpassed GHC 3 trillion in value.…
Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Receives Strategic Investment from Visa
Visa is now an investor in African fintech Moniepoint, aiming to promote financial inclusion and support SMEs across…
Waza Launches Lync, a Multi-Currency Platform for Emerging Market Businesses
Businesses serving emerging markets, even when incorporated in the US, UK, or EU, often face significant barriers accessing…
LemFi Plans Future Expansions with $53 Million Series B Funding Raise
London-based LemFi, a fintech platform targeting immigrants, has raised $53 million in fresh funding to fuel customer acquisition…
Mastercard Opens Its First Office in Ghana, Strengthening its West Africa Footprint
Mastercard has launched its first office in Accra, Ghana, signaling its commitment to the region’s growing digital economy.…