Ghana-based Liquify secured $1.5 million to digitize invoice financing for exporters. Their AI-powered platform converts invoices into immediate working capital, facilitating 150+ transactions worth over $4 million in the beta phase. Ghanaian Fintech Liquify secures $1.5M in seed equity round to digitize trade finance for African exporters. Future Africa led the…
Ghana’s Mobile Money transactions surge
As of April 2025, registered mobile money accounts reached 75.2 million, with a transaction value of GHS 365 billion in a single month. Points to strong consumer trust and reliance on mobile platforms amid improving macroeconomic conditions. The Bank of Ghana’s May 2025 report reveals a mix of progress…
Bank of Ghana on “Banking the Last Mile”
A speech that highlights Ghana’s mobile money dominance—97% of digital transactions in volume, 72% in value. Emphasizes the need to shift from access to value by delivering products for savings, credit, pensions, and insurance, particularly for underserved groups like women and rural dwellers….
Mobile Money in African Marketplaces: past, present and future
Deep dive into mobile money’s evolution, its role in e-commerce growth, and its socio-economic impacts across African markets. Mobile money is changing the landscape of African markets, giving millions of unbanked, poor people access to financial services. This change is not…
Dukawalla: voice interfaces for small businesses in Africa
AI-based voice assistant leverages generative AI to help SMBs in Nairobi access business analytics using simple voice commands. Small and medium sized businesses often struggle with data driven decision making do to a lack of advanced analytics tools, especially in African…
Digital Finance Africa 2025: Shaping the future of Africa’s Fintech landscape
Ecosystem Event explored collaboration in fintech, AI, cybersecurity, and regulation to promote a secure and inclusive financial Africa is undergoing a profound financial transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, with fintech and cross-border payments leading the charge. The continent’s cross-border payments…
Regional trends in Mobile Money gateways
Forecasts mobile money market growth in Africa from $804.9 million (2024) to $3.93 billion by 2033. Highlights Ghana leading in regulatory strength and fintech innovation $1.1 trillion in 2024 alone. Mobile money platforms are transforming financial access, with over 1.1 billion registered…