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Ethiopia Mandates Interoperable QR Code Payments for All Payment Providers by December 1
Starting in December, payment providers in Ethiopia must issue QR codes that meet the National Bank’s Standard for…
Visa Invests in Four African Startups Graduating from Its Africa Fintech Accelerator
Visa has invested in four standout African startups that recently graduated from the inaugural class of its Africa…
Ghana’s Green Africa Youth Organisation Wins £1 Million Earthshot Prize for Climate Action
Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), a Ghanaian non-profit focused on climate resilience, has been awarded Prince William’s prestigious…
Africhange Secures IMTO License to Boost Remittances in Nigeria
Currenzo, the Nigerian subsidiary of cross-border remittance provider Africhange, has received the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) International…
Ghana Launches National Space Policy to Boost Development
Ghana has launched its first comprehensive space policy to drive national development through space science and technology. The…
Ghana’s Inflation Climbs To 22.1% in October, Clouding Outlook for Rate Cuts
Ghana’s inflation rate climbed to a four-month high in October, raising doubts about another interest rate cut later…
Startupbootcamp and Mara Group Launch $250 Million Fund for African Tech Startups
Startupbootcamp, the global tech accelerator, is teaming up with Ashish Thakkar’s Mara Group and Blend Financial Services to…
Experts and Public Officials Divided on Ghana’s Nuclear Plant Vendor Timeline
Ghana’s nuclear power ambitions are facing delays as experts and public officials disagree on the timing for naming…
MTN Nigeria’s MoMo PSB seeks new licenses to expand digital payments
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has applied for two new licenses for its fintech arm, MoMo…
Starlink Halts New Subscriptions In Kenya Due To Overcapacity
Starlink, the satellite internet provider, has halted new residential and roaming subscriptions in cities in Kenya including Nairobi,…