Deputy CEO of AfricanNenda Foundation, Sabine Mensah is confident that Africa will achieve universal access to financial inclusion by 2030, given the speed at which countries are rolling out and upgrading instant payment systems (IPSs) on the continent.Â
Speaking to...
The recent inauguration of Bank Square, the new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), constructed by Goldkey Properties Limited, a wholly Ghanaian real estate and construction company, has highlighted the capabilities of local businesses in the country.
“This remarkable...
Thirty-one (31) payment systems in Africa recorded almost US$1 trillion in 49 billion instant payment transactions in the year 2023, according to the AfricaNenda Foundation's current State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) in Africa Report.
The Report, launch in...
As Africa continues its digital transformation, the SIIPS Report 2024—launched today in Accra in partnership with AfricaNenda, the World Bank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)—highlights the extraordinary growth of Instant Payment Systems (IPS) across the...
In a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing digital skills and employability among Ghanaian students and professionals, GCTU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft Skills for Jobs, Osoo Africa, and Raycom Technologies.
The agreement, signed at a ceremony...
MultiChoice Ghana is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic dealership agreement with the Ghana Hotels Association.
This agreement aims to enhance the entertainment experience for hotel guests across the country by providing access to premium local and international...
In an unprecedented move, Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has been declared the 2024 Number One Partner of Rhapsody of Realities, a bestselling devotional authored by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
The announcement was made at the ongoing International Pastors...
As part of its climate resilience strategy, the Jospong Group has already commenced upgrading its waste management infrastructure facilities to better withstand the ‘stresses of climate change.’
According to the group, these measures, already in motion, include the upgrading of...
Access Bank UK, a subsidiary of Access Holdings, has announced plans to acquire a majority equity stake in Afrasia Bank, Mauritius’ fourth-largest bank by total assets.
Access Holdings, a financial services group with a market capitalisation of approximately $1.67...
Ecobank Transnational, Inc. has partnered with Nium, a global leader in real-time cross-border payment infrastructure, to revolutionise cross-border payments for over 32 million customers across 35 African markets.
This collaboration aims to create a more efficient and faster payment experience...