Ghana to Host the 14th Africa Fintech Summit on October 8th
Ghana secured $102 million in equity funding in 2024, a 36% year-over-year increase. The country ranked as the fifth most-funded African startup ecosystem last year.
Ghanaian fintech Affinity bags $8M to scale digital banking in a mobile money-driven market
Affinity Africa raised $8 million in seed funding to expand its financial products in Ghana. The startup has onboarded over 50,000 customers since its launch last October.
Public Voting Opens for 4th Ghana Fintech Awards
Voting for the 4th Annual Ghana Fintech Awards is live. Public voting runs from January 17 to February 17, 2025.
Mastercard opens Ghana office after three years of building partnerships
Mastercard opened its first office in Accra, Ghana, signaling its commitment to the West African region. Ghana's GDP per capita is higher than Nigeria's, indicating a growing economy.
Bank of Ghana Releases Draft for Open Banking Directive
Release of draft Open Banking Directive by the Bank of Ghana. Public comment period of 30 days for stakeholders.
