Top 100 Start-Ups In Ghana 2024!
Ghana's digital ecosystem week in review: Signboards App launches in Ghana, Msc Data Science by ACity, Foreign Income tax, Ghana Fintech and Innovation Report, Tech, Media & Telcoms predictions 2024..
Accra Digital Digest No. #111000
Date: April 15- April 22 2024
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Here are the most important news, perspectives, analysis, and insights about the Ghanaian digital ecosystem from last week.
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News updates
Resident Ghanaian remote workers earning foreign incomes, content creators and influencers who earn money on international platforms such as YouTube, X platform, and TikTok, among others, will now be required to pay taxes. This is the GRAâs replacement for the public outburst against the 18% VAT on electricity.
This piece details all you need to know about the foreign income tax!
Op-ed
Should The Bank Of Ghana Appoint a Third Deputy Governor for Technology and Innovation?
In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, the financial sector stands at the forefront of digital transformation. The Bank of Ghana, under its current governance structure, defined by the 2002 Act (Act 612) and its Amendments, which allows only two deputy governors, faces significant limitations in its capacity to integrate and oversee advancements in fintech and digital banking.
This piece by Ethel Cofie, CEO of EDEL Technology advocates for an amendment to include a third deputy governor with a specialized focus on technology, innovation, and fintech.
Op-ed
Does Ghana Need to Consider Adoption of a Digital Privacy Bill?
In the age of digital transformation, the protection of personal data has emerged as a cornerstone of individual freedom and security. Europe has been at the forefront of this movement, with comprehensive privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) setting a global standard for data protection. Even though Ghana is enacting the Data Protection Act, 2012, this op-ed argues a more robust digital privacy bill, akin to Europeâs GDPR to address the nuances of the digital era.
Digital infrastructure and platforms
News updates
Freelance Opportunities - Signboards App launches in Ghana to Maximize Service Discovery.
Whether youâre a graphic designer, photographer, writer, makeup artist, content creator, DIY Artist, Voice Over Artist, DJ, Copywriter, Sound Engineer, Lawyer, Accountant, Gardener or a jack of all trades, Signboards connects you to a potential client, the platform provides a centralized marketplace to showcase your skills and connect with clients by just creating simple banner ads along with your contact information. Visit signboards.app to download or search for âSignboards Appâ in the Google Play store and Apple Appstore.
Deloitte launches Technology, Media and Telecom predictions for 2024
Deloitte, a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services, has launched its Technology, Media and Telecom predictions for 2024.The predictions are hinged on four pillars - Generative Artificial Intelligence; Sustainability; Media, Entertainment and Sports as well as Technology and Telecom.
Digital finance
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Anniversary Edition of Ghana Fintech and Innovation Report released
SUSTINERI ATTORNEYS PRUC, a client-centric boutique law firm specializing in Corporate, Transactions, Tax, and Disputes has released the Anniversary Edition of âthe Ghana Fintech and Innovation Reportâ, a report which covers the Fintech and Innovation landscape in Ghana. Find a copy here: https://sustineriattorneys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Q1-2024-Fintech-and-Innovation-Report.pdf
Enabling digital and financial inclusion in West Africa our focus â Country Manager, Mastercard
Country Manager and Area Business Head for West Africa at Mastercard, Folasade Femi-Lawal has said her outfit is on a mission to drive digital innovation and inclusion in West Africaâs rapidly evolving financial landscape noting that Mastercard is at the forefront of constructing a robust payment ecosystem in key West African markets, bridging partners with digital solutions and technology.
This is in line with its goal to usher one billion people into the digital economy by 2025.
Digital entrepreneurship Â
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Top 100 companies and startups in Ghana in 2024
Ghana is the 40th most popular country globally to start a company or startup and ranks 5th in Africa. We're tracking  MPharma, Africa Health Holdings and 474 more companies in Ghana from the F6S community. In this piece, we list up to 100 Ghanaian startups, their about, year founded, location, amount raised in funding and their investors.
Digital talents
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Academic City University launches MSC data science and analytics programme
Academic City University College on Wednesday April 19, 2024 launched its Master of Science in Data and Analytics programme with the president of the college emphasizing the institutionâs commitment to nurturing data-driven talent capable of harnessing the transformative power of data.
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