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Our “Finance” section features articles on the world of business, finance and fintech in Ghana and Africa
SPAYZ.io Expands Into Africa With Local Payment Solutions
Cyprus-based fintech SPAYZ.io is entering South Africa, Egypt, and Cameroon as part of its Africa expansion, aiming to…
Cross Switch Expands to Kenya with Pesawise Partnership
Payments tech company Cross Switch has officially launched operations in Kenya through a strategic partnership with local licensed…
The US Targets Immigrant Remittances With New Tax Plan
US House Republicans have proposed a 5% tax on money transfers sent abroad by non-citizens — including green…
Nigeria Central Bank Rolls Out New Digital Platform to Unlock $1B Monthly Remittances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a digital platform to help Nigerians abroad remotely obtain Bank…
Stripe Expands Its Tax Automation Service to Five African Countries
Stripe is deepening its footprint in Africa by expanding its automated tax support to five additional countries: Benin,…
Cairo Based Money Fellows Raises $13M to Expand Fintech Access Across Africa
Money Fellows, a Cairo-based fintech startup digitizing traditional savings circles, has raised $13 million in a strategic funding…
Nigeria Central Bank Fines Paystack ₦250M over Zap Wallet Violation
Nigeria’s Central Bank has fined Paystack ₦250 million ($190,000) for allegedly operating its new consumer app, Zap by…
Nigeria’s Central Bank To Launch Open Banking in August 2025
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has approved the launch of open banking, requiring banks to start sharing customer data…
Moniepoint launches MonieWorld for UK-Based African Diaspora
Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint has launched MonieWorld, a remittance and digital finance app aimed at the African diaspora in…
Only 37% of Ghanaian Businesses Use Digital Payments, New Report Finds
Just 37% of businesses in Ghana accept or use digital payments, with agriculture firms showing the lowest adoption…