News
Nigeria: Airtel Africa Launches SmartCash Payment Service Bank in Nigeria
Airtel Africa, has officially launched SmartCash Payment Service Bank (SmartCash PSB), its wholly-owned subsidiary, to provide secure and reliable financial services across Nigeria. Headquartered ...
Ghana
Ghana: GIRSAL earmarks GH¢2 billion lending capital in 5 years
The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) is pledging a capital injection of GH¢2billion from now till 2027 in support of ...
Ghana
Ghana: No Ghana Card-Bank account linkage, no withdrawal – BoG to customers
Head of Financial Stability at the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Joseph France, has said customers cannot withdraw their funds from banks if they ...
News
Nigeria: TAJBank to Obtain National Banking License, Expand Branch Network
Amidst plan to obtain a national banking license, the Board and Management of TAJBank Limited has highlighted indices to ensure its continuous and ...
South Africa
South Africa: Standard Chartered Picks 10 Startups for Women in Tech Programme
Standard Chartered Bank in partnership with @iBizAfrica- Strathmore University has shortlisted 10 start-ups for the Women in Tech programme. The Programme targets women-led ...
News
Nigeria: UK-based Company Invests $20-Million in Mobility Fintech in Nigeria
British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), formerly known as CDC Group, introduced its new name and announced a ...
Kenya
Kenya: Telkom Kenya and Boomplay sign deal bringing affordable music streaming to subscribers
Network operator Telkom Kenya has partnered with music streaming service Boomplay, to enable its subscribers to access and enjoy more affordable music streaming and ...
Regulatory
South Africa: SA Information Regulator Ready to Fine and Jail Company Directors for Data Breaches
The regulator might slap companies with sanctions, including fines of up to R10m or company directors facing imprisonment for up to 10 years. ...
News
Nigeria: Boom Launches in Lagos – an eCommerce Platform for the Unbanked
Quoting the World Bank, Adekeye said 1 billion women and 700 million men have no bank account and are referred to as the ...