Start Up Funding : Aquantuo Secures $100,000 From Jack Ma.
Ghana's digital ecosystem week in review : National AI Policy, Yamoransa Model Lab 14 , GIFEC & AT meet up, BrijX B2B Currency Swap Platform, Wealth Planning Fintech “Celerey”..............
Digital Digest No.#1100100
Date: March 17 - March 24 2025
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Here are the most important news, perspectives, analysis, and insights about the Ghanaian digital ecosystem from last week
Digital governance
News updates
Does Ghana need a National AI Policy?
This piece explores Ghana’s struggle with implementing policies and the need to establish her AI policy to ensure that AI development aligns with national values, traditions, culture, data privacy, and ethical considerations while also providing guidance on preventing misuse or biases in AI systems.
Digital infrastructure and platforms
News updates
GIFEC Strengthens Ties With AT Ghana To Enhance Rural Connectivity And Digital Inclusion
The acting Administrator of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Dr. Sofo Tanko Rashid-Computer, has paid met CEO of AT Ghana, Mr. Leo Skarlatos as part of the high-level engagement centered on improving telecommunication infrastructure in unserved and underserved communities, enhancing the performance of AT Ghana sites under the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project (GRT&DIP).
Digital finance
News updates
MTN To Spin Off Fintech Business To Pave Way For Mastercard Deal
MTN Group plans to spin off its financial technology operations in three key markets during the first half of this year as part of a reorganization that will allow Mastercard to buy a minority stake in the high-growth units. The African telecoms giant must separate fintech (mobile money) units in Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda as part of a process to complete a deal it struck in 2023 with Mastercard.
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
Digital entrepreneurship
News updates
Ghana’s Aquantuo Secures $100,000 as Africa’s Business Heroes Top 10 Finalist.
At the recently concluded Africa’s Business Heroes competition, Ghanaian logistics technology company Aquantuo emerged as one of the ten African startups to share in the $1.5 million Africa Business Heroes Prize by the Jack Ma Foundation, receiving $100,000. Aquantuo simplifies global shipping by connecting international markets to African consumers.
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Digital talents
News updates
Speaker Bagbin Commissions Yamoransa Model Lab 14 to Boost STEAM Education in Kaleo
The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has commissioned the Yamoransa Model (YM) Lab 14 at Kaleo, Upper West Region. The 36-seater EDULAB, aims to enhance digital literacy and STEAM education and to equip deprived communities with modern ICT centres, educational content, multimedia resources, and a Maker Space featuring robotics, AR/VR learning, and 3D printing.
Gold Fields Foundation Hands Over US$68,000 Smart Lab and Innovation Centre
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has handed over a US$68,000 Smart Lab and Innovation Centre to Atuabo Basic School at Tarkwa in the Western Region. The facility is equipped to handle courses such as Introduction to Robotics and Coding with mBot; Introduction to Arduino Programming using Tinkercard and Physical Computing with Micro bits, among many other exciting programmes.
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