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The 3i Africa Summit, held for the first time in Ghana, concluded with a surge of excitement and optimism for Africa’s digital future. Over the past few days, attendees engaged in vibrant discussions, innovative presentations, and impactful panels, all aimed at advancing the continent’s digital agenda. The event, a joint initiative by the Bank of […]
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The Central Bank of Ghana has announced the successful completion of its first proof of concept (POC) for Project DESFT (Digital Economy Semi-Fungible Token), marking a significant milestone in the realm of digital cross-border trade. Kwame Oppong, Director of Fintech and Innovation at the Central Bank of Ghana, made the announcement during the recently concluded […]
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Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately owned bank, has entered a groundbreaking partnership with Proxtera to enhance support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through the Ghana Integrated Financial Ecosystem (GIFE) platform. This agreement, signed on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, during the 3i Africa Summit, aims to address key challenges faced by SMEs in Ghana, providing […]
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In a compelling address today, 2nd deputy governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs Awadzi-Addo, an advocate for underserved empowerment, emphasized the indispensable role of financial inclusion in fostering economic inclusion across Africa. The speech, delivered during the 3i Africa Summit in Accra underscored the critical importance of prioritizing the financial inclusion of underserved populations […]
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A groundbreaking initiative is set to empower Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana’s agriculture, manufacturing, Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), and high-value sectors with access to vital financial support. In a strategic partnership between Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and Proxtera, a Singaporean fintech company, some US$100 million in loans will be made available through […]
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Ghana’s Finance Minister Calls For Investment in SMEs The Finance Minister of Ghana has called for more investment opportunities within the Small Medium Entereprises. According to Mohammed Amin Adam, this action will accelerate economic growth and increase job opportunities. He emphasized that lack of finance to SMEs continue to be a blockade to growth and […]
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Violates Rights to Nondiscrimination, Freedom of Expression and Assembly Ghana’s parliament on February 28, 2024 passed a draconian bill that increases criminal penalties for consensual same-sex conduct and criminalizes individuals and organizations who advocate for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, Human Rights Watch said today. President Nana Akufo Addo should […]
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Amidst disruptions to traditional trade routes, unpredictable shipping times and soaring freight tariffs caused by the conflict in the Red Sea region, the opportunities the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement creates for the development of intra-Africa trade are becoming apparent, says Standard Bank. The African continent holds markets that connect 1.3 billion people […]
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Michael S. Regan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator tours the LPG bottling facility Puma Energy Ghana, a leading energy company, has reiterated its commitment to enabling access to energy and specifically clean cooking solutions as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Michael S. Regan, visited its affiliate LPG (liquified petroleum gas) bottling facility. The visit, attended by […]
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Move Afrika Tour Expands To Include Both East & West Africa In 2024 International advocacy organization Global Citizen, creative imprint pgLang and H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, alongside H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, today announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Accra, Ghana, will join Kigali, Rwanda, as a host city […]
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