Philippine Startup Funding Hits $1b This Year
VC firm Gobi-Core Philippine Fund reports a resurgence in the Philippine startup ecosystem with over US$1 billion in funding in 2024. This marks a rise from the previous year, driven mai…
VC firm Gobi-Core Philippine Fund reports a resurgence in the Philippine startup ecosystem with over US$1 billion in funding in 2024. This marks a rise from the previous year, driven mai…
As VCTF marks its 20th anniversary, we look back at two decades of empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and advancing Ghana’s venture capital ecosystem. A legacy of grow…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Dr Afua Asabea Asare, says successful needs assessments of over 1,000 SMEs have been carried out in 112 distri…
New research has found that there is a strong appetite for digital transformation among small businesses. LeanBPI, a digital growth consultancy for SMEs, in partnership with the Local En…
Wema Bank has been awarded Best Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Bank in Nigeria and Excellence in Digital Innovation at the 2024 Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards. These awards …
FIDELITY Bank Ghana has disbursed GH¢14.35 million in 2024 to support the growth of 103 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to improve their businesses. Implemented under the Fidel…
Banks and financial technology companies (Fintechs) are leveraging digitalisation to provide tailored solutions that support the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-sized Enterpr…
The MTN has invested more than GH¢1million this year to promote Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs) through its support programme aimed to boost the needed innovation and expansion. Spea…
In a gathering of business magnates and trailblazers, Enterprise Computing Ltd (ECL), again swept a coveted award at the just-ended Ghana Business Awards 2024. The IT powerhouse snagged …
(Ecofin Agency) - Even though venture capital investments have slowed in Africa, sectors like fintech and renewable energy continue to draw significant funding. However, the ecosystem rema…
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has voiced concerns over the Bank of Ghana’s recently launched Ghana Gold Coin (GGC) initiative, questioning its effectiveness in addressing Ghana’s …
Apex Health Insurance, a prominent player in Ghana’s health insurance industry, has added another feather to its cap by winning the "Health Insurance Company of the Year" award a…
The price of Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $75,255 Tuesday night as early results from the US presidential election began to roll in, with former President Donald Trump taking an i…
Ghana’s inflation rate edged up to 22.1 percent in October, compared to 21.5 percent in September, marking the second consecutive month of rising inflation following a previous five-month…
Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Ghana, today announced the launch of a new integrated warehouse and logistics network facility in Tema. The facility marks a significant investm…
West Hills Mall, Accra’s ultimate shopping destination, is gearing up for its most exciting Black Friday activation yet, promising unbeatable discounts, high-energy entertainment, and a vi…
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, has taken a giant step to launch the 5G Network. The 5G Network, launched at the Palms Convention Cen…
Boeing workers have voted to accept the aviation giant's latest pay offer, ending a damaging seven-week-long walkout. Under the new contract, they will get a 38% pay rise over the nex…