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Affinity Africa rolls out business banking product to support SMEs in Ghana.
Developed on the back of extensive research with Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Affinity Africa has rolled out Affinity for Business, a digital banking platform designed to help SMEs manage their finances, payments, and operations on a single platform. The launch builds on the company’s existing digital banking services for individuals. Since launching, Affinity
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The Death of the Hoe: 3Farmate launches fully autonomous robot to tackle manual farming.
Ghanaian agritech startup, 3Farmate is poised to transform the Africa’s agricultural sector with the launch of its innovative autonomous farming robot, FAMA. The Field Autonomous Machine for Agriculture (FAMA) promises to address longstanding challenges in tropical farming by boosting productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing food security through precision AI. Founded in 2021 by Clinton Anani
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Wahu Mobility launches an all-in-one EV ecosystem app to drive electric adoption.
Wahu Mobility has officially launched the Wahu Hero App, a first-of-its-kind digital platform designed to simplify and unify the electric vehicle ownership experience across the continent. With a mission to make it easier to “Be in Africa and Go Electric,” Wahu’s new mobile app allows users to do more than just purchase an electric bike.
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6 Questions with Anthony Kwofie (Founder & CEO, HeavyDealers)
Anthony Kwofie is a serial entrepreneur with ventures in both digital and traditional industries. He is the founder of HeavyDealers, an AI-powered marketplace that is transforming the heavy equipment rental industry across Africa with smart, efficient, and transparent leasing solutions. He also leads Heagle Group, an end-to-end provider of heavy equipment rentals and heavy haulage
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Ex-mPharma CFO Nana Dufie Addo launches new wealth planning fintech “Celerey”.
The former Chief Financial Officer of mPharma, Nana Dufie Addo, has announced the launch of her new venture, Celerey, an AI-powered wealth planning platform that provides personalized advice and on-demand consultations with accredited finance experts to help individuals make informed financial decisions. Wealth planning and management have traditionally been reserved for the affluent, leaving many professionals, entrepreneurs, and
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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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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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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
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Chipper Cash partners InvestCorp to enable users to invest in mutual funds.
Chipper Cash, the payment service company, has partnered with InvestCorp to expand its range of financial products. This partnership follows Chipper Cash’s recent acquisition of a broker-dealer license from the Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling its entry into the investment space. As part of the collaboration, Chipper Cash users will now have seamless access