Blockchain As A Driver Of Financial Inclusion In Africa
Necessity is the mother of invention – and given Africa’s rapid commercial growth and globalization over the past decade, it seems that the necessity for more inclusive financial services has been firmly established. The emergence and acceleration of financial technology (commonly referred to as fintech), has attracted billions in funding, dominated commercial narratives, and become
The 2022 B2C E-Commerce Market in Africa: Africa’s B2C E-Commerce Growth Boosted by Mobile Technology – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Africa B2C E-Commerce Market 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Rapid B2C E-Commerce sales and Internet penetration growth in Africa projected E-Commerce currently accounts for a small percentage share of total retail sales in Africa, indicating a major potential for future growth. Most of this growth comes from the rising Internet
9 African Restaurants You Need To Try In Atlanta
In our ‘Spotlight’ series, we highlight the work of photographers, visual artists, multimedia artists, and more who are producing vibrant, original work. In our latest piece, we spotlight Nigerian photographer and art director Obinna Obioma. The artist has used his degrees in international relations, diplomacy, and law to translate the grim realities of the Nigerian
Explainer: Why Ghana has returned to the IMF
ACCRA, July 7 (Reuters) – Hundreds took to the streets of Ghana’s capital Accra last week to protest over its deteriorating economy. Days later, the government of one of West Africa’s most prosperous nations announced it would begin formal talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support. It was a decision many analysts long
Super Falcons players, Rivers Angels listed for CAF awards – The Sun Nigeria
By Monica Iheakam Super Falcons players Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Uchenna Kanu have been nominated for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year awards. The four players were named as part of a 30-player list of nominees including 6 South Africans, 3 Moroccans, 3 Ghanaians, 4 Cameroonians, 2 Zambians, 2 Zimbabweans, 2
Flutterwave and finance: Africa’s top business news
STORY: Here are five business stories making headlines in sub-Saharan Africa this week. A court in Kenya has frozen more than $40 million in accounts belonging to Africa-focused payments giant Flutterwave under the country’s anti-money laundering laws, court documents have shown. The Nigerian startup, valued at more than $3 billion, said is operations are regularly
Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease
Download logo Ghana has announced the preliminary finding of two cases of Marburg virus disease and if confirmed these would the first such infections recorded in the country. Marburg is a highly infectious viral haemorrhagic fever in the same family as the more well-known Ebola virus disease. Preliminary analysis of samples taken from two patients
Nigeria: Ondo bolsters vaccination coverage with targeted intervention
Download logo In a bid to shore up vaccination coverage and give eligible children second chance to be fully vaccinated, WHO is working with Ondo State to implement targeted interventions with the aim of reducing missed opportunities for vaccination (MOV). “I was given this coupon after I delivered my baby in a private facility, my
At 20, African Union has achieved much but the work goes on | Africa | DW
The African Union marks its 20th anniversary on Saturday. In the two decades since it was officially founded, the organization has accomplished much, especially when it comes to amplifying Africa’s voice on the global stage and breaking down the continent’s trade barriers. But, critics say, the African Union needs to better deal with the conflicts
Telecoms Will Be Africa’s Fastest Growing Industry: New Study – IT News Africa
Sourced from the Guardian Nigeria. The telecoms sector will be the fastest-growing industry in Africa over the next five years as internet connectivity improves, new research with business leaders for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile shows. When asked to pick the three sectors that they believe will see the strongest growth over the next