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Ghana’s National Communication Authority Can’t Regulate Its Way Out of a Distressed and Failing Telecom Sector
The NCA recently imposed its strictest-ever quality standards on mobile operators—standards it hasn't updated since 2004. But with one company controlling nearly 79% of the market and the sector hemorrhaging cash, tighter rules alone won't fix what's broken
Flutterwave Just Got a Banking License. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
The African payments giant can now hold deposits and settle funds directly — cutting out the middlemen that have long slowed fintech innovation in Nigeria
A Paris Startup Just Raised $6.2 Million to Let You Spend Crypto Like Cash
Kulipa wants to make stablecoin balances as spendable as a debit card — and it's already issued 120,000 of them
Affinity Africa Launches Business Banking Portal for Ghanaian Businesses
The Ghana-based fintech says its new platform was built from real conversations with business owners
Why Businesses Must Take AI Seriously Now
Across industries globally, artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept – it is already reshaping how businesses…
The $11 Billion Shift: How Ghana’s Diaspora Is Pivoting To Fintech Apps To Send Money Home
In 2024, Ghana officially recorded $6.65 billion in remittance inflows — and when informal channels are included, the…
Moniepoint Enters Kenya After Acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank
Africa's largest financial platform acquires Sumac Microfinance Bank, planting its flag in a market where 7.4 million small businesses still lack integrated banking tools
Editor’s Note: Tech Labari’s New Mission
Nine years ago, we officially launched Tech Labari to fill the gap in technology news in Ghana. Nine…
Nigeria Central Bank Announces Pilot Program for Virtual Asset Service Providers
Select companies chosen for its pilot program include Flutterwave, Paystack and KoinKoin
Kenya Confirms Investigation Into Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Kenya’s Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has confirmed that it has launched a formal investigation into Ray-Ban Meta smart…