Ghana and Rwanda Sign Agreement for Passporting Licensing Framework
Plus: Lensqr launches in Ghana and Oze secures funding from Visa
Ghana and Rwanda have partnered to create Africa’s first license passporting framework, a major step toward financial integration on the continent.
The license passporting system aims to facilitate seamless digital transactions across African markets
In The News This Week:
Lendsqr launches Lending-as-a-Service in Ghana
Lendsqr, a global loan management technology provider, has launched its Lending-as-a-Service (LaaS) platform in Ghana, bringing automation and data-driven lending to banks, fintechs, and digital lenders.
Oze Secures Investment from Visa and DEG in latest funding round
Ghana-based fintech Oze has secured investment from Visa and German development finance institution DEG to expand its AI-powered digital lending solutions for SMEs.
South Africa Fines Google, Meta Over Anti-Competitive Practices
South Africa’s Competition Commission has penalized major tech firms, including Google and Meta, for anti-competitive practices that it says harm local media.
In the rest of the news (ICYMI):
Gozem Lands $30M to Scale Vehicle Financing, Expand in Francophone Africa
Flutterwave Secures Payment License in Zambia, Expands African Footprint
2024 Was The Worst Year for Internet Shutdowns in Africa – Access Now Report
Starlink Becomes Second Largest ISP in Nigeria with More Than 65,000 Subscribers
Africa Ecosystem Activity
SA-founded public safety startup RapidDeploy acquired by Motorola Solutions
US-based VC firm DCG scales up African activity with 12 deals in 2024
Zydii, Venture for Africa launch go-to-market training for African startups, operators
Tunisia’s Dabchy raises pre-Series A funding to boost expansion plans
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