AMA PRESS RELEASE The African telecommunications market has seen significant consolidation over the past decade, characterised by mergers, acquisitions, and closures such as Telecel’s acquisition of MTN’s operations in Guinea-Bissau and Guinea Conakry; as well as its acquisition of Vodafone Ghana. According to Robert van Breukelen, CEO of Itemate Solutions, this comes as mobile financial […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Despite the access to financial services that mobile money has introduced across Africa, a significant portion of the population remains unbanked and underserved. Data sharing holds the key to unlock the continents vast economic potential. Financial institutions have traditionally relied on conventional credit histories and collateral to assess customers’ risk profiles, often […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE International ride-hailing service Yango, part of the global tech company Yango Group, actively participated in the West African Internet Governance Forum, which took place from July 10th to 12th, 2024 in Dakar Senegal. This event, under the theme “Disruptive Technologies: How Far Thus Far,” was a key regional platform for dialogue on […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE The Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2024. This partnership aims to advance fintech innovation, foster growth, and create new opportunities for key players across Africa’s financial technology landscape. AFTS 2024, a premier event bringing together issues, entrepreneurs, and […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Bühler, in collaboration with Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, has opened a grains application center in Nigeria dedicated to processing local and ancient grains. This sustainable and transformative commitment was made based on the need to address food insecurity, not just in Nigeria, but progressively across the African continent. Today around 2.3 […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Young leaders drawn from across Nigeria have called for greater opportunities to be involved in the country’s democratic processes. At a convening organized by LEAP Africa with support from the Ford Foundation, discussants agreed that though Nigeria has made significant democratic strides since transitioning to civilian rule in 1999, challenges persist such […]
Read MoreAMA Press Release Open Startup (OST) continues its commitment to growing the African startup ecosystem with a call for applications for the OST Program. Developed in collaboration with Columbia Engineering and Columbia Business School in New York, the program aims to support early-stage startups and promising talents from Tunisia, Senegal, and Morocco. The OST Program is designed to assist 30 […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Accra is set to host the inaugural Green Film Festival (GFF) from October 11th to 12th, 2024, across multiple locations in the city. This two-day event aims to merge the evocative power of storytelling with urgent environmental themes, fostering a profound connection between its participants and the natural world. The Green Film Festival is more […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE In an exciting development for The Access Challenge, a pivotal organization at the forefront of addressing global health disparities, a significant leadership transition has been announced. Founder and current CEO, Kate Campana, has announced her decision to step down and pass the leadership baton in a move that underscores the organisation’s deep-rooted […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Mama Money, one of Africa’s cross-border money transfer operators, has joined forces with Access Bank and Paymentology, global leaders in banking and card issuing, to launch a pioneering new bank card service that stands out for its innovative use of WhatsApp banking. Through its integration with WhatsApp, the Mama Money Card allows […]
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