What’s happened this Week:

• Glovo launches Ads platform in Kenya

• Somalia bans TikTok

• and more!

Crime prevention and detection are among the major challenges facing the Ghana Police Service (GPS) in Ghana. The GPS has a staff strength of about 25,000 officers as of 2021.

To address these challenges, the GPS has over the years been adopting various technologies to enhance its operations and improve public safety.

We took a look at what kinds of technology the Ghana Police Service is currently employing

In The News This Week:

Nigerian Platform Moniepoint Enters Personal Banking Market In Nigeria

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a leading business banking platform in Nigeria has announced its entry into the personal banking market with the launch of a consumer app and debit card.

Kenyan Fintech Zanifu Raises $11.2 Million To Scale In Kenya

Kenyan startup Zanifu has raised $11.2 million in debt-equity funding for its platform providing micro, small, and medium-sized businesses with inventory financing.

Kora Partners With Finextra To Release Report on Future of Fintech in Africa

Kora, a leading pan-African payment infrastructure company, and Finextra, a financial technology news and information platform, have joined forces to present a comprehensive analysis of Africa’s economic landscape in a white paper titled “The Future of Fintech in Africa, 2023.” 

In the rest of the news:

• Somali Government Bans TikTok, Telegram, and 1xBet To Curb Terrorism Propaganda

• Bolt Reaches Milestone Of Over 400 Million Rides In South Africa

• Ghana Government To Establish Neutral Shared Infrastructure Company To Deliver Nationwide 4G and 5G Services

• Ghana Government To Automate Collection Of Revenue At Its Tourist Sites In 2024

• Glovo Launches “Glovo Ads” In Kenya

Africa Ecosystem Funding Activity

• Number of active African fintech ventures jumps 17.7% in 2 years - Disrupt Africa

• 10 sustainability startups selected for Ecosystem Restoration Africa programme - Disrupt Africa

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