Fintech is boosting financial inclusion across Africa, according to Ecobank ,the leading independent pan-African banking group, a pioneer in Africa’s digital transformation and the main sponsor of the 2018 Africa Tech summit taking place today. Although over 80% of Africans have mobile phones, only around one quarter (28%) of them...
Hello Readers, have you observed the latest catchy adverts on radio in respect of the new marriages between telephone companies (Telcos) and financial institutions? I find them very fascinating because barely two years ago, there was a turf war between the telco giants and banks, with so much suspicion...
The United Nations (UN) has over the years made a strenuous effort to push access to internet as a right seeing the numerous benefits that can be derived from access to broadband. Regardless, internet access in sub Saharan Africa remains largely a privilege or unavailable altogether due to variety...
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched the Online/Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship programme for 3,000 unemployed youth to undergo a 3 month all-expense paid training programme. The training is aimed at equipping the youth with skills to start-up their own businesses thereby reducing the unemployment canker amongst the youth in the...
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation (MESTI) has said sustainable management of plastics and plastic waste is a top priority of government. Sector Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng addressing a stakeholder forum in Accra said: “We are aware of the terrible effects of plastic waste. MESTI has decided to...
As long as fraudsters see an opportunity to scam or "mugu" people, they will always try to. But you can avoid being defrauded by being a little bit vigilant. Below are 8 ways you can stay safe when using MTN mobile money. 1. Never give your MTN mobile money PIN to...
It’s finally here! The much awaited All-in One Mobile App for direct interaction with your bank, telecom, emergency services, religious groupings and other service providers is now in Ghana. You can now access or contact any organisation either via call, messaging, email or any of their social media platforms from...
The way of running business all over the world is fast changing with the integration of many tools or mediums to create jobs, facilitate efficiency and high performance. High-performing nations, are utilizing hybrids of flexible work systems to attract highly skilled human capital in the millennial working population, and to...
The Chief Executive Officer of AirtelTigo, Roshi Motman, has said the mobile operator is committed to providing an inclusive working environment in which everyone is treated fairly. “We have great talents in both Airtel and Tigo, and their passion, commitment, and expertise have made the company what it is today....
  Three years ago, two brothers, Richard and Jerry, decided to quit their jobs in very reputable institutions and combine their synergies to form an IT company. Having no money to rent a shop, they started from their home garage. Today, the ‘garage’ company is making strides in the industry...