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next level For millions of Ghanaians, the neighbourhood mobile money agent has become more important than a bank branch. The shift is redrawing financial power in one of Africa’s most dynamic fintech markets. A customer uses an MTN mobile money operator in Accra, Ghana. (File photo) © Nipah Dennis/Bloomberg via Getty Published on June 03, 2026 at 18:30 pm (GMT +1) On a rural roadside in northern Ghana, a woman pays a supplier, receives money from a relative in Accra and tops up her savings without ever setting foot in a bank. Her financial life runs through a mobile phone…

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Former Sierra Leone Ambassador Sidique Wai to Lead Strategic Initiative Connecting African Governments, Diaspora Leaders, and U.S. Institutions at Critical Inflection Point for U.S.-Africa Relations Gotham Government Relations, a leading New York-based government affairs and strategic advocacy firm, today announced the launch of the Gotham Africa Practice, a comprehensive platform designed to serve African governments, diaspora communities, and institutional stakeholders seeking effective engagement with Washington, New York, and U.S. policy institutions. The Gotham Africa Practice is the first Africa focused initiative by any major lobbying and government relations firm…

Editor’s note: This article is the first in a three-part series on the state of venture investment to Black-founded startups in 2026. Driving these reports is data from Crunchbase’s Diversity Spotlight feature, which offers insight into diversity in startups’ and investment firms’ leadership teams. Parts 2 and 3 in this series will be published in June. The share of U.S. venture funding going to companies with Black founders in 2025 remained low, even as overall startup investment ticked slightly higher, Crunchbase data shows. Only around $942 million — or just 0.32% of total U.S. venture funding — went to startups…

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Ripple is pushing its dollar-backed stablecoin into Turkey, betting that one of the world’s most active digital-asset markets is ready for a more regulated version of the digital dollars already used to navigate currency weakness and limited access to traditional dollar savings.On June 2, the Brad Garlinghouse-led company announced that its US dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, is now available to institutional clients in Turkey through integration agreements with local cryptocurrency platforms BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo.The stakes for capturing market share are exceptionally high. Turkey handled nearly $200 billion in annual crypto transactions, almost four times the United Arab Emirates’ $53 billion,…

Uganda’s central bank has imposed new limits on over-the-counter cash withdrawals and slashed cheque transaction thresholds in a sweeping push to accelerate the country’s transition to a cashless economy. In a May 29 circular sent to commercial banks, credit institutions, and microfinance deposit-taking institutions, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) said individual customers will only be allowed to withdraw up to UGX50 million ($13,700) daily and UGX250 million ($68,500) weekly in cash over the counter. The new rules will take effect from January 1, 2027. Businesses and corporate customers will face daily withdrawal caps of UGX500 million ($137,000) and weekly limits…

Smart TVs are not just display panels with input selectors. Manufacturers have turned them into tracking networks built to log what you’re looking at. These TVs use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) software to take constant visual or acoustic screenshots of your screen. Running this in the background makes the processor work harder than it needs to, and you get delayed remote commands and slow menus as a result. You need to turn it off as soon as you can. Related Your smart TV is snitching on your watch history — here’s how to stop it completely I’m really not down…

As businesses across Africa continue to adapt to hybrid work models and increasingly diverse teams, fostering strong workplace relationships has become a strategic priority. While digital collaboration tools play an important role in modern organizations, face-to-face interaction remains essential for building trust, improving communication, and strengthening company culture. One of the most effective ways to achieve these goals is through Outdoor Team Building Activities. By taking employees out of their usual work environment and engaging them in shared experiences, organizations can enhance teamwork, boost morale, and improve overall productivity. 1. Scavenger Hunts That Encourage Collaboration Scavenger hunts remain one of…

By PwCPwC has released its latest report, Decoding ROI from AI in Africa, which examines how organisations can translate AI investment into tangible business outcomes.The findings suggest that many organisations across Africa are at a pivotal point: while AI adoption is widespread, value creation remains uneven due to challenges in scaling and execution.Key findings from the report include:Scale gap: 82% of organisations are running AI pilots, but few have scaled enterprise-wide adoptionInvestment gap: Average investment is 2% of revenue vs. 5% among global leaders; only 32% believe investment is sufficientGrowth vs efficiency: AI in Africa is focused on cost savings,…

Interview with Eka ObaigbenaFOUNDER, TOASTIES Lives in: Lagos, Nigeria Eka Obaigbena noticed a gap in Nigeria’s restaurant market for fast-casual chains – such as Chipotle, Shake Shack, and Pret a Manger – she had grown accustomed to while living abroad. To fill it, she launched Toasties, which offers sandwiches, salads and other items that blend local ingredients with international flavour profiles. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz spoke to her about leaving Michelin-starred kitchens overseas to build the business in Lagos. Topics discussed during the interview include: The differences between operating a restaurant in Nigeria and the…