MTN MoMo fraud has become a growing concern in Ghana. Scammers use clever tactics like fake promotions, urgent calls, and impersonation to trick users into sharing their personal details or sending money. Understanding their methods is the first step to staying safe....

MTN Group faces a cybersecurity breach; no critical systems were compromised, but customer data in some markets was accessed by an unknown third party. MTN Group has been victim to a “cybersecurity incident” that resulted in “unauthorized access to personal information of some customers in certain markets.” In the...

Ghana’s President John Mahama’s Twitter (X.com) account was hacked. Here’s a deep dive into the Solana Africa scam. In a shocking turn, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked, promoting a fraudulent post about a fake meme coin called Solana Africa. This incident, which...

Ghana’s recent ranking of 8th in Africa for internet quality, as per the 2024 Surfshark Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL). Internet quality has become a critical determinant of economic growth and societal development in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. Ghana’s recent ranking of 8th in Africa for internet...

Bamboo’s acquisition of the U.S. broker-dealer license is a watershed moment for the Nigerian fintech industry. The Nigerian investment platform, Bamboo has achieved a monumental feat by becoming the first financial organization from Nigeria to secure a U.S. broker-dealer license through its affiliate, Bamboo Securities LLC. This milestone is...

Ghana’s mobile money transactions soared to GHS 335 billion by the end of 2024, a massive leap from GHS 199.3 billion in December 2023! In recent years, Ghana has witnessed a remarkable surge in the adoption of mobile money services, marking a significant shift in the country’s financial landscape....

About 170 million new jobs will be created this decade, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum (WEF) provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving global labor market, highlighting the key trends and transformations expected to shape...

South Africa introduces a five-year visa for Nigerians to boost trade and tourism, sparking both praise and concerns. South Africa has introduced new visa policies aimed at fostering stronger trade and tourism ties with Nigeria. The most notable change is the introduction of a five-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerian...

Starlink’s rapid African expansion brings high-speed satellite internet to underserved areas, with pricing varying by country and regulations. Starlink continues its rapid expansion across Africa, bringing high-speed satellite internet to areas that have been underserved by traditional providers. However, the pricing structure varies significantly between countries, reflecting local economic...