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TRADE X Expands Online B2B Auto Marketplace to Ghana
Transportation // November 21, 2022

Ontario-based international automotive trading platform TRADE X announced on Monday (Nov. 21) that it has expanded its business-to-business (B2B) online vehicle marketplace into Ghana. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Slumping Cedi, Runaway Inflation Worsen Cost-of-Living Crisis for Ghana’s Consumers, SMEs
Economy // October 31, 2022

The struggle against price inflation has been felt worldwide, but in Ghana, the problem has been made worse by an ongoing devaluation of the local currency. In fact, the cedi currency has plummeted more than 40% against the dollar this year, while consumer inflation hit...

Nigeria Promotes Innovation, Becomes Latest African Country to Pass Startup Act
emea // October 20, 2022

With presidential assent marking its final passage into law, the Nigeria Startup Bill has become the Nigeria Startup Act as of Wednesday (Oct. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Fidelity Bank Partners With SMEDAN On Nigerian Small Business Funding
Partnerships // September 26, 2022

Fidelity Bank has partnered with Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) to try and bridge the gap in helping smaller businesses get funding, a company blog post said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Africa’s Digital Future Beyond Mobile Money

June 17, 2022
It seems like an exciting time for PayTech — payments technology — in Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

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MTN to Invest $1B to Expand 5G Network in Ghana

February 16, 2023
South Africa-based telecom MTN will reportedly invest $1 billion in Ghana. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

TRADE X Expands Online B2B Auto Marketplace to Ghana

November 21, 2022
Ontario-based international automotive trading platform TRADE X announced on Monday (Nov. 21) that it has expanded its business-to-business (B2B) online vehicle marketplace into Ghana. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Fidelity Bank Partners With SMEDAN On Nigerian Small Business Funding

September 26, 2022
Fidelity Bank has partnered with Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) to try and bridge the gap in helping smaller businesses get funding, a company blog post said....

Vendease Raises $30M to Improve Restaurant Procurement Across Africa

September 26, 2022
Restaurant procurement platform Vendease raised $30 million in a mix of equity funding and debt financing to expand its marketplace across Africa and consolidate operations in Nigeria and Ghana. Get...