Is Ghana Becoming a Testing Ground for Chinese Electric Vehicles?
With a large EV fleet in Africa and a zero-duty import window, Ghana has become an attractive market for Chinese automakers
The Hidden Infrastructure Behind Every Successful Startup – Building Bytes
In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Daniel Merki, Managing Director of Boxplay Ventures, to explore the infrastructure behind successful startups—and why the most important parts of building a company are often the least visible. From legal structures and accounting systems to operational processes, venture builders are creating repeatable frameworks that help […]
Payaza gets ‘A’ Credit Ratings from GCR (Moody’s), Agusto, DataPro, Intelligence Africa
Payaza Africa Limited has secured upgraded credit ratings from four agencies, signaling growing investor confidence in the fintech company’s financial stability and operational performance. The payment company recorded upgrades across the board, with DataPro raising its rating from A to AA-, Intelligence Africa assigning it an A- investment-grade rating, Agusto upgrading it from BBB to […]
One Vecta AI Summit 2026: Building Practical AI Systems That Solve Africa’s Biggest Challenges
Africa’s AI moment is here. But between the headlines and the hype, what does it actually look like to build and deploy AI where it matters most?
Built for the World’s Hardest Payment Markets, Bitnob Expands Its Infrastructure Platform for Global Businesses
Most financial infrastructure was built in markets where payments already work. Bitnob was built in markets where they don’t. Bitnob has operated at the intersection of some of the world’s most complex financial environments: markets where businesses navigate currency volatility, limited access to dollars, fragmented payment networks, long settlement timelines, and costly cross-border transactions as […]
Does Ghana’s Anti-LGBT Bill Effectively Ban Adult Websites?
While the new bill doesn’t explicit ban such sites, the government could weaponise some state institutions to place limits on viewing such sites which host LGBT type content
Ghana’s MoMo Fee Controversy: What You Need To Know
MTN’s proposed wallet-to-bank charge lasted less than a day before the Bank of Ghana blinked — but not before parliament erupted
From Crypto Dreams to Payment Rails: The Moolre Survival Story – Building Bytes
Africa’s fintech story is often told through apps, wallets, and transactions. But beneath every successful fintech product is something deeper: infrastructure. In this episode of Building Bytes, they sit down with Yusif Ya-Adzagey, Founder & Managing Director of Moolre Ghana Ltd, to explore what it really takes to build financial systems across Africa—from engineering reliable […]
A Proposed Bill Would Give The Ghana Government Sweeping Powers Over Online Domain Registration
A proposed law would give the government sweeping powers over who gets a domain name — and who gets shut down
Ghana’s EV Revolution Is Largely Held Back By Lack of Charging Infrastructure
A UNDP-backed study reveals that electric vehicles are arriving in Ghana faster than the infrastructure to power them — and that fixing it will take more than good intentions
Ghana Tech Is Rising… But Most Startups Won’t Make It — Here’s Why (By Building Bytes)
This episode covers: A Building Bytes production by Insights Lab, with production support from Hubtel, and recorded at Hubtel Academy.
Minister of Communication Engages AlphaVecta Technologies on One Vecta AI Summit 2026
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has held discussions with a delegation from AlphaVecta Technologies Limited, led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Carlos Amoako, on strategic collaboration towards the upcoming One Vecta AI Summit 2026. The meeting focused on exploring partnership opportunities and a formal request for the Minister to […]
Surfline Was a Leader In Ghana’s 4G Wireless Space. Its Collapse Exposed The Country’s Broken Broadband Market
Surfline Ghana was the country’s first 4G pioneer. Its downfall was less about corporate mismanagement than a policy environment that quietly guaranteed failure for independent broadband operators
An EdTech Startup Made Its Presence Felt At A Fintech Awards Show. Here’s Why eCampus Has Moved Beyond Edtech
There is something quietly audacious about an education technology company walking away with a trophy at Ghana’s premier financial services awards. At the 5th Ghana FinTech Awards, held in early 2026, eCampus arrived, to some surprise. The company has no payment rails, no wallet product, and no USSD banking interface. Just a company that has […]
Ghana’s Deputy Transport Minister Announced Plans for an Autonomous Rapid Transit System. It Sounds Impractical
On paper, it sounds like a good concept. In reality, Ghana is nowhere ready to implement an autonomous transit system to help with its public transportation issues
iSmart Achieves PCI DSS Level 1 Compliance, Strengthening Security and Trust Across the Digital Payments Ecosystem
iSmart International Ghana Limited, a leading fintech, value-added services (VAS) provider and enterprise solutions company, has successfully attained PCI DSS Level 1 Certification, the highest tier of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. A statement from the company said this milestone underscores iSmart’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding sensitive information, strengthening client trust and delivering […]
Ghana Has Launched Its AI Strategy – Now Comes the Hard Part: Execution
By: Ephson Afful Ghana’s launch of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy is not just another policy milestone – it is a bold declaration of intent. At its core, the strategy sets out a vision to transform Ghana into a leading AI hub in Africa by 2035, where artificial intelligence drives inclusive growth, improves public services, […]
Explained: What You Need To Know About Nigeria’s New BVN Rules Which Take Effect On May 1
The CBN’s sweeping BVN overhaul takes effect May 1. One phone number update for life, one device per app, and a real-time fraud watchlist. Here’s what’s actually changing.
Ghana’s National AI Strategy Looks Great On Paper. But Execution Will Determine If Its AI Ambitions Will Succeed
The government’s National AI Strategy 2025–2035 is ambitious, well-structured, and arrives at exactly the right moment. It also faces some serious headwinds
Several Countries Have Restricted Teens from Social Media. Should Ghana Follow In Those Footsteps?
A number of countries has started banning teens from social media. The question is whether any of it actually works — and whether Ghana should consider doing the same
The Accra Mandate: Securing Africa’s AI Future through Local Data and Ethical Governance
As the global conversation on technology transpires, Ghana is positioned to host another defining moment for the continent’s digital future. The Pan African AI and Innovation Summit (PAAIS) 2026, in its second year, scheduled for September 22–23 at the Kempinski Hotel, is building on the 2025 edition’s strategic convening of minds dedicated to the responsible […]
One Vecta AI Summit 2026: The Next Wave of African Startups Will Be AI-Driven
Africa’s startup ecosystem has evolved rapidly over the past decade, with innovation driving growth across fintech, logistics, health, and e-commerce. But a new shift is underway and it is being powered by artificial intelligence. The next generation of African startups will not just be digital. They will be AI-driven. From intelligent credit scoring and fraud […]
I Quit My Job to Freelance in Ghana: The Honest Truth About the Money | Living on Logged-in Gigs
In this episode of Living on Logged-In Gigs on Building Bytes, we sit down with a local software developer to explore the realities of platform-based freelance work. We dive deep into what it truly takes to thrive in the global gig economy while based right here in Ghana. Through this conversation, we uncover the everyday […]
Ghana’s MTN Mobile Money Arm Just Became Its Own Company. Here’s Why Its A Big Deal
MobileMoney Fintech Limited is now a standalone entity regulated by the Bank of Ghana — and its CEO says the real work is just beginning
boafuo Is a WhatsApp AI Platform Saving Ghana’s Tailors From a Paper Nightmare
A Ghanaian startup called boafuo is using AI to replace the battered notebooks of tailers and seamstresses — and it started with a bridesmaid dress disaster
In Q1 2026, Africa’s Startups Raised More Money Than Ever — But Fewer Companies Are Getting Any
Continent-wide funding topped $700 million in Q1 2026, but the cash is piling up at the top, early-stage startups are being left behind, and debt is quietly replacing venture capital as the engine of growth
Ghana’s New Cybersecurity Rules Will Force Banks to Rethink Information Security
The Bank of Ghana just replaced its outdated 2018 playbook with a sweeping directive that puts AI governance, data sovereignty, and board-level accountability at the center of financial security
According To A Bolt Report, Ride-Hailing Is Quietly Becoming South Africa’s Unemployment Safety Net
A new report from Bolt and Ipsos reveals that millions of South Africans are turning to gig platforms not just to make ends meet — but to build something of their own
Safaricom Bet Its Most Important App on a Relaunch. The Rollout Has Not Been Great
The company merged M-Pesa and MySafaricom into a single super app. The vision makes sense. The rollout has been a disaster.
South Africa Wants Seven New Agencies to Govern AI. It Sounds Like A Bureaucratic Nightmare
The government’s sweeping draft AI policy reads more like an org chart than a roadmap — and raises big questions about whether the country can afford what it’s proposing
