Latest News
Dodo Technologies Launches AI-Powered Communication and Automation Platform
Accra-based Dodo Technologies has launched its AI-powered communication and automation platform, which is aiming to streamline business messaging,…
Nigerian Fintech Raenest Raises $11 Million in Series A Funding
Raenest, the global multi-currency accounts platform for individuals and businesses across Africa, today announced the completion of its…
Mali Introduces Telecom Tax To Fund Fight Against Insurgents
Mali has introduced new taxes on mobile voice calls and mobile-money withdrawals to help fund its fight against…
Bento Africa Shutters Operations Amid Leadership Shakeup
Bento Africa, a Nigerian HR tech startup, has temporarily shut down operations following a leadership crisis and financial…
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,…
Deep Dive: What is Telecel’s Gameplan in Ghana?
In 2024, Vodafone Ghana officially rebranded as Telecel Ghana. The Telecel group purchased Vodafone Ghana in 2023 after the Vodafone Group…
Nigeria’s First “Compliant” Stablecoin Launches Amid Skepticism
A coalition of software firms has launched cNGN, Nigeria’s first “compliant” stablecoin, now included in the Nigerian Securities…
Simon Madjie Replaces Bernice Brempong as CEO of Ghana Investment Promotion Center
Simon Madjie has been named the new CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), replacing Dr. Bernice…
StarLife Partners with Figtech to Digitize Life Insurance in Ghana
StarLife Assurance, one of Ghana’s top life insurance providers, has teamed up with Ghanaian insurtech startup Figtech (MyFIG)…
South Sudan Launches Its First Instant Payment System
South Sudan has launched its first National Instant Payment System (NIPS), three years after it was first proposed.…