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Cristina Swan-Awagah, Project Coordinator for the Ghana FinTech Awards, emphasised the critical role of Fintech innovation in Ghana’s economic growth and financial inclusion as nominations for the 2024 Awards officially open. Scheduled for…
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Bernard Acquah, Chief Information Officer of MTN Ghana, has issued a compelling call for companies to fortify their cybersecurity frameworks, insisting that robust digital security must be integrated into the very culture of organisations.…
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In a sweeping move to ensure public awareness of consumer rights in telecommunications, the National Communications Authority (NCA) has completed an intensive two-week consumer outreach across Ghana. The exercise, concluding on October 25,…
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Meta-owned WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to view and follow channels via QR codes in an upcoming update. According to WABetaInfo, this enhancement will enable channel owners to share QR codes, providing a…
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Starlink, Elon Musk's global satellite internet service, has reversed a recent fee increase in Nigeria after customer complaints and intervention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This move brings relief to Nigerians…
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Sabine Klaus, Programme Manager for Skills Initiative for Africa at GIZ, has called on African leaders to prioritise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to address unemployment by creating practical job opportunities for…
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A growing number of pharmacies in Nigeria are embracing digital payment methods, with 80% now relying on cashless transactions, according to a report titled Inside Nigeria’s Community Pharmacies by Moniepoint, a payment company. This…
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Visa has forged a strategic partnership with Littlefish, an omni-channel platform that offers a comprehensive suite of business solutions aimed at empowering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. This…
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Just a year after its launch in Kenya, Starlink has quickly emerged as the country's tenth-largest internet service provider (ISP), gaining over 8,000 subscribers, according to data from Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA). “Starlink…
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M-KOPA, the Kenyan startup known for offering financing solutions for smartphones and solar systems, has announced the appointment of former Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri as its new board chair. Suri will assume the role on December 1, 2024,…
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