- Tech Labari
- Posts
- Mobile Money Transactions in Ghana Surge to Record Highs in 2024
Mobile Money Transactions in Ghana Surge to Record Highs in 2024
Also: Bolt Ghana rolls out new pricing feature in Kumasi and 5G is yet to be rolled to consumers in Ghana
What’s happened this Week:
Former Member of Parliament sues MTN Ghana for $5 million
Ghana secures $360 million from IMF after third review of its debt program
and more!
In The News This Week:
Mobile Money Transactions in Ghana Achieve a Record High GHC 2 Trillion (~$131.1 Million)
Mobile money transactions in Ghana reached a record high of GH¢2.368 trillion between January and October 2024, a 73% surge compared to GH¢1.367 trillion during the same period in 2023, according to Bank of Ghana data.
Kenya’s Startup Ecosystem Gets a Boost with New Data Platform
Dealroom.co, in partnership with GrowthAfrica and Systemic Innovation, has launched the Kenya Startup Ecosystem Platform—an open-access database designed to provide real-time insights into Kenya’s dynamic startup landscape and foster global connections.
Ghana Launches Plans to Transition to Chip-Embedded Passports
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has unveiled plans to transition from biometric passports to advanced chip-embedded travel documents.
In the rest of the news:
HUB2 Raises $8.5 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Across Francophone Africa
Netflix Cancels Nigerian Originals Titles as It Quietly Exists the Market
South Africa To Issue Five Year Visas to Nigerians to Boost Trade and Investments
Former Member of Parliament Sues MTN Ghana for $5 Million Over Roaming Service Failure
Ghana Secures $360 Million IMF Disbursement After Third Review
Bolt Ghana Rolls Out New Pricing Feature Which Allows Riders to Adjust Cost of Their Trips
5G Services Yet to Be Rolled Out by Telecom Operators in Ghana
2024 Edition of the Accra Lawtech Hangout Showcases the Future of Legal Innovation in Ghana
Africa Ecosystem Activity
Togo’s PickApp set to launch pilot of EV ownership, car-sharing platform
Egyptian online car retailer Sylndr secures $7.45m working capital facility
Tanzanian fintech startup Tunzaa raises funding to help it scale
Moroccan mobility startup Enakl raises $1.4m pre-seed funding to address urban commuting challenges
Podcast: The Rebranding of eCampus with Cecil Nutakor, Founder of eCampus
On today’s episode, we talked to Cecil Nutakor, founder of the Ghanaian Edtech company, eCampus.
On the show, we discussed their new brand identity which they unveiled at the recent Tech in Ghana conference, why they decided to go in a new direction with the new brand, and what new services they will be offering customers and users.