What’s happened this Week:

• Starlink will debut in Kenya in Q2 of 2023

• Uber brings back 25% commission in Tanzania

• and more!

This week, Vodafone Ghana finally sold to its new owners.

The Telecel group’s proposal to purchase Vodafone Ghana was this week approved by Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA). Telecel will now own 70% of Vodafone while the Ghana Government will retain 30%.

So what happens now?

It’s not too clear but there have been reports that Telecel will offload some cell towers to help fund the purchase of its acquisition. As far as local service, no one knows what it plans. There was an earlier report about plans for a Vodafone - AirtelTigo merger but that hasn’t come to fruition yet. Maybe the new owners might green light that project.

Check out our timeline of the Vodafone sage which started sometimes in 2019

In The News This Week

Starlink To Launch Its Services In Kenya In Q2 2023

Elon Musk’s satellite internet firm, Starlink, has announced that it will launch its service in Kenya in the second quarter of 2023.

Finance App Installs Grow across Africa, According to Joint Report by AppsFlyer & Google

AppsFlyer and Google have launched a new report looking at how mobile apps are transforming finance in Africa

Glovo Launches “Glovo Local” Programme For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses

Glovo, a multi-cate­gory app has launched Glovo Local, a new programme for small and medi­um-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant industries to enable them to digitise their products and services in order to boost their growth.

Uber Reinstates 25% Commission Fee In Tanzania

Uber has officially reinstated its 25% commission fee in Tanzania after local officials backtracked on capping commissions on e-hailing companies at 15%. It’s main rival Bolt has also reinstated its previous commission fee at 20%

Features

The Jobs AI Is Likely To Replace In The Next Few Years And How To Keep Yours – Part I

The topic of automation and artificial intelligence replacing jobs is one that seems to come up again and again. In this three-part series, we will be exploring AI, ChatBot GPT and the risk (opportunities and threats) posed by an increasingly automated world of work.

Factors That Will Continue To Shape The Cameroonian Remittance Market in 2023

In the last decade, the cross-border remittance market has undergone tremendous changes evolving from traditional offerings to much faster, easier and safer payment methods, thanks to digital disruptors.

Africa Ecosystem Funding Activity

• Kenyan fintech Kwara raises $3M seed extension - Techcrunch

• Tunisia-founded AI startup InstaDeep acquired in $684m deal- Disrupt Africa

• Egypt’s KarmSolar raises $3m debt funding for innovative micro-grid solution - Disrupt Africa

Podcast: What’s Your Story - Season Finale

Cynthia Dwumfuo is currently the group head of marketing and corporate affairs for the insurance company Hollard Ghana. In the past, Cynthia has held leadership roles at top advertising and communications agencies including Ogilvy, Now Available Africa, and Global Media Alliance. She's managed projects for multinational and local clients across West and Central Africa.

She's always been a "go-getter" and that shows in her work ethic. She's worked in radio and Personal Relations, has a Masters degree from Clemson University and now works at Hollard Ghana where she's still at the top of her game.

Episode now available on:

• Spotify

• Apple

• Anchor

• Google

Tech Nova Job Listings

We have announced a beta of our new online job board specifically for tech professionals in Ghana and Africa.

Our job board is designed to help prospective employees find potential jobs to find the perfect position and for employers to find qualified candidates.

You can find the jobs section here: