Tech & Finance
Is everyone into Podcasting now?
Back in 2019, only 22% of South Africans were familiar with podcasts, a stark contrast to 77% in the United States.
Finance
The Rise of Fintech in Ghana
According to 2021 data, there are approximately 573 fintech startups across various African verticals.
Tech & Finance
Unlocking Africa's Financial Future: From Cash Kings to Digital Innovations
In 2017, World Bank figures revealed that just under 43% of sub-Saharan Africans over 15 years old possessed a bank account, lagging behind other regions.
World
The African Union aims to create its credit rating agency. Here's why.
The African Union plans to create a new sovereign credit rating agency that it says could provide more accurate risk assessments for governments across the continent.
Finance
About the Ghana Central Bank Digital Currency
Ghana is piloting a general-purpose Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) called the e-Cedi, which is a proposed digital currency that will digitize the country's fiat currency. The interest in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has escalated in the past few years. According to a BIS survey in 2021
World
Africa: Visa-Free Travel Becoming a Reality
Visa-free travel within a continent has been a long-cherished dream, and Europe has successfully achieved this through the Schengen Agreement.
Tech
STEM In Ghana: The Ghana1000 Initiative
Commencing from the academic year 2017/18, the government implemented free secondary school education in Ghana.