Partnership
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Fido partners with Uber to unlock access to credit for drivers in Ghana.
Fido, Ghana’s leading digital credit provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Uber to deliver fast, flexible and driver-centric financing solutions to drivers on the Uber platform across the country. Eligible drivers can access instant loans of up to GH₵10,000 through Fido’s fully digital platform. The product is structured to reflect the realities of
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Ghana Startup Week returns to propel Ghanaian startups as an anchor of the 24-Hour Economy.
The Association of Ghana Startups has launched the 2025 edition of its flagship event, Ghana Startup Week, with a renewed mission to position Ghanaian startups as the driving force of the country’s 24-Hour Economy. The three-day festival, scheduled for November 6 to 8, will celebrate the innovation and entrepreneurial energy shaping Ghana’s future. Supported by
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Building Bytes signs landmark TV deal with MX24 to broadcast Ghana’s tech story nationwide.
Building Bytes, the leading narrative-driven media platform spotlighting Ghana’s digital economy, has announced a groundbreaking content distribution partnership with MX24 TV. The agreement formalised via a Memorandum of Understanding with its parent company, Insights Lab, marks the first time a tech podcast in Ghana will be broadcast nationwide on television. As part of the partnership,
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Revna Biosciences teams up with AstraZeneca to improve lung cancer testing and treatment in Ghana.
Global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has partnered with Ghanaian precision medicine company Revna Biosciences to enhance access to advanced lung cancer testing and targeted therapies. The collaboration focuses on improving diagnosis and treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form of lung cancer, through Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) biomarker testing. This cutting-edge
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This Week in StartupGhana #34: Wami Agro get additional check | Yemaachi gets support for its cancer genomic database | Wi-flix journeys to the East
Hello everyone, Have you ever wondered why Africa’s smallholder farmers remain poor despite feeding the entire continent? The reasons are plenty—ranging from limited access to finance to outdated supply chains. Fortunately, some startups featured in this edition have secured funding to change that. Here are the top headlines: Accelerator 3 Ghana-based startups advance to the
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Wi-flix partners with Japan Broadcasting Corporation to provide subscribers access to Japanese content.
Wi-flix, one of Africa’s subscription video-on-demand streaming platforms, has partnered with NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the international service of Japan’s public broadcaster, to deliver high-quality Japanese content to its subscribers. By adding the public broadcaster to its portfolio, Wi-flix subscribers can access a rich blend of Japanese news, culture, and entertainment, further enhancing its global content offering.
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Yemaachi Biotechnology partners with Roche to establish an Africa-focused cancer genomic and clinical database.
Yemaachi Biotech, a leading genomics research company based in Ghana, has partnered with Roche to launch The African Cancer Atlas (TACA), an initiative to address the significant underrepresentation of African genomic data in global cancer research. This collaboration seeks to establish the world’s most comprehensive cancer genomic database focused on African populations, providing critical insights
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BlueSPACE Financial Cloud launches Ghana’s first USSD auto insurance marketplace
BlueSPACE Financial Cloud, in partnership with MTN MoMo, CALBANK, Rudder Brokers and other leading insurance providers in Ghana, has officially launched BeINsured, Ghana’s first USSD-based auto insurance marketplace. BeINsured eliminates the traditional barriers associated with auto insurance, such as paperwork, long queues, and complex payment processes. With this platform, drivers can access multiple insurance options,
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Farmerline’s CEO appointed to the board of Heifer International.
Farmerline CEO Alloysius Attah has been appointed Director At-Large at Heifer International, a global development organization focused on ending hunger and poverty. In this role, Attah joins other board members in shaping the organization’s strategic vision and impact. “Joining Heifer International’s Board represents a significant opportunity to expand the impact of digital innovation in agricultural
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Figtech partners StarLife Assurance to boost life insurance penetration.
Figtech, a fast-growing digital financial services marketplace, has partnered with StarLife Assurance, one of Ghana’s leading life assurance companies, to expand access to life insurance products and improve insurance penetration in the country. This partnership follows Figtech’s recent acceptance into the National Insurance Commission’s (NIC) regulatory sandbox, which positions the company as one of the