Accra Metropolitan Assembly simplifies business permit payments
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has introduced a shortcode-based payment platform to facilitate the acquisition of business operating permits and the payment of property rates. By dialing 22233# for business permits and 22255# for property rates, business owners and residents can now complete transactions directly from their mobile devices, eliminating
Waza launches Lync to empower African startups with cross-border payment
Waza, a B2B payments startup supported by Y Combinator, is channeling its recent $8 million funding into the launch of Lync, a banking solution aimed at transforming international transactions for African enterprises. Lync enables businesses to receive and send payments across more than 100 countries, accommodating currencies such as USD,
Rebecca Enonchong: Africa’s Technology Advocate and Entrepreneur
Rebecca Enonchong, often referred to as one of Africa’s leading voices in technology, is a renowned entrepreneur, advocate for technology innovation, and a trailblazer in the African tech ecosystem. Known for her advocacy of tech-driven development and her outstanding entrepreneurial journey, Rebecca has become a prominent figure in conversations surrounding
The Intersection of Technology and Entrepreneurship in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
Africa is witnessing a dynamic transformation driven by an entrepreneurial surge across the continent. Creating a new wave of entrepreneurs is redefining traditional business landscapes. Fueled by resilience and innovation, these entrepreneurs are capitalizing on the continent’s unique opportunities, including its youthful population, abundant natural resources, and growing digital infrastructure.
Cashlet Achieves Remarkable Growth 1 Year After Regulatory Licensing, Celebrates Transformative Impact In Kenya
Cashlet, a revolutionary fintech platform transforming financial inclusion, is celebrating a year of outstanding growth and impact following regulatory licensing by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya. The CMA approval enabled Cashlet to go commercially public in January 2024, empowering 13,000 active users and facilitating over $1.2 million in
86 Best Books for Business Owners This Year
Books are an excellent resource for business owners, offering insights into leadership, strategy, marketing, finance, and personal growth. In this blog post, we’ll discuss 86 best books for business owners and why they are essential for your entrepreneurial journey. 86 Best Books for Business Owners 1. Mindset by Carol S.
Inspiring Startup Stories of 16 African Entrepreneurs We Interviewed
This is inspiring startup stories highlight, click here and here to read the previous editions. We understand that in the world of entrepreneurship, where the road ahead is often uncertain and challenging, startup stories serve as guiding lights. They remind us that even the most celebrated business personalities faced struggles, rejections, and
Age is Just a Number: How Rejection Sparked Milicent Ukachi’s Drive to Succeed
Milicent Ukachi is a Top-Rated Upwork Executive Virtual Assistant with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in driving business growth and efficiency through strategic content marketing and administrative excellence. Milicent Ukachi shared with Today Africa how rejection motivated her to succeed as Top-Rated Upwork Executive Virtual Assistant Can you share a
Meet Gaetan Rajaofera Building a Waste Management Company in Madagascar
Gaetan Rajaofera is the co-founder of Greentsika, a Malagasy waste management company with a social vocation. With varied experience in communication, project management, and journalism, he combines his skills to improve waste management and promote sustainable development in Tuléar. Gaetan Rajaofera shared with Today Africa the story of Greentsika, how it began,
Rencontrez Gaetan Rajaofera le Co-fondateur de Greentsika à Madagascar
Gaetan Rajaofera, le co-fondateur de Greentsika, une entreprise malgache de gestion des déchets à vocation sociale. Fort d’une expérience variée en communication, gestion de projet et journalisme, il combine ses compétences pour améliorer la gestion des déchets et promouvoir le développement durable à Tuléar. Gaetan Rajaofera a partagé avec Today Africa l’histoire
