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Ghana has not been spared the COVID-19 pandemic. As of May 21, 2020, there have been 6,269 infections and 31 deaths. The economy has taken a significant hit, with GDP growth projections for 2020 being revised down from 6.8 to 2.6 per cent. And response measures combined with a...
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Clear Junction, a London-based global fintech company that offers end-to-end regulated payment solutions based on in-house technology, has signed an agreement establishing a partnership with Zeepay, a leading African fintech company. The partnership would allow Clear Junction to offer correspondent accounts for collecting payments in the European Union and...
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The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched a contactless payment system to encourage the adoption of alternative payment, and curb the spread of COVID. The platforms; universal QR Code and Proxy Pay were launched to help enhance digital platforms and promote a cashless society. With this...
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Africans, largely unburdened by a history of formal banking and credit card use, has embraced technology — particularly mobile/smartphone technology — with gusto, using it to develop their own payment and purchasing methods. This has removed many of the previous barriers to e-commerce and is fueling growth that mirrors...
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Innovative online sports betting company Betway has launched a three-phase competition, titled the Betway Fintech Challenge, with the winner taking home GHS 20,000....
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Kenyan shoppers can now pay for Amazon purchases online through a partnership with money transfer service, Western Union. ...
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A serious FaceTime bug allows users to call somebody via FaceTime and listen to their phone’s microphone regardless of whether the person picks up the call. ...
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Globally recognized digital money transfer service, WorldRemit has launched its operation in South Africa allowing customers to send transfers to 145+ countries worldwide....
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Ghanaian e-ticketing startup, myTicketGH has partnered with V.I.P Transport services to offer a convenient way for travelers to purchase bus tickets online. One of the biggest transport operators in Ghana, V.I.P Jeoun Transport Services has partnered with myticketgh.com, an E-ticketing solutions provider championing digital transformation in Ghana to offer a...