May 3, 2025

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Onafriq Partners with Circle to power remittances and cross-border payments with USDC

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Dare Okoudjou Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway, and Circle, stablecoin market leader and issuer of USDC, today announced their strategic partnership aimed at transforming cross-border payments and digital financial services. This collaboration marks a significant step towards compliantly leveraging stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure to boost Onafriq’s payment network, positioning it at the forefront of the…

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President Mahama Appoints Chartered Banker Matilda Asante-Asiedu As Second Deputy Governor of Bank of Ghana

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Matilda Asante-Asiedu Source: Africa Publicity Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, has appointed chartered banker, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Madam Asante-Asiedu’s appointment was announced by the Presidency in Accra on Monday, April 28, 2025. In a statement issued and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Spokesperson to…

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Strengthening Public Sector Governance: The Case for Embedding Risk Management in Ghana’s State Institutions

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  By Kenneth Owusu Asante Amponsah, Chief Risk Officer of UBA Ghana Ghana’s public sector is central to national development. It delivers essential services, drives major infrastructure projects, and oversees vast fiscal responsibilities. Yet, year after year, reports from the Auditor-General and the Public Accounts Committee highlight recurring issues: procurement irregularities, underperformance of SOEs, lapses…

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Fintech adoption in Africa and why Africa is a focal point for Crypto Payment APIs

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  By Isaac Mensah Africa is rapidly becoming a global hub for fintech innovation, with an increasing number of businesses adopting digital payment solutions that go beyond traditional banking systems.    Central to this transformation are Payment APIs, particularly those focused on cryptocurrencies, which have emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing financial access and…

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How Payment APIs are Transforming Business Expansion in Africa and Beyond

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  By Solomon Nkansah A new wave of digital infrastructure is reshaping commerce across Africa and other emerging markets. Payment Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), are software tools that automate and secure online transactions, enabling businesses of all sizes to overcome fragmented banking systems, offering faster, cost-effective, and borderless transaction experiences. These digital tools as highlighted…

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UBA Ghana Wins Best Sustainable Bank and Best Bank in CSR at the 2025 Global Brand Frontier Awards

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Uzoechina Molokwu   United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd. has once again solidified its reputation as a socially responsible and forward-thinking financial institution by securing two honours at the 2025 Global Brand Frontier Awards. The bank was named: Best Sustainable Bank – Ghana 2025 Best Bank in Corporate Social Responsibility – Ghana 2025 These global…

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AfDB President Seeks Collaboration on Global Towards Advancing Economic Opportunities in Africa

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Dr Akinwumi Adesina in a handshake with    The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Wednesday, stated that building bridges between international capitals and African markets remains an important factor in advancing economic opportunities. Dr Adesina emphasised this when he paid a courtesy visit to the United Bank for Africa (UBA UK) Limited office in…

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AfDB Commends UBA’s Role in Facilitating Africa’s Development, seeks further Collaboration to Boost Continent’s Progress

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Theresa Henshaw The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina has emphasized the need for more meaningful collaborations aimed at driving global expansion on the African continent. Adesina, who said this when he paid a courtesy visited to the United Bank for Africa (UBA) UK office on Wednesday, noted that strong partnerships and…

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Absa Bank Ghana Launches Refreshed SME Business Clinics to Empower Entrepreneurs

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Audrey Abakah Source: Africa Publicity Absa Bank Ghana has announced a revamped series of SME Business Clinics for 2025, aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with practical strategies for sustained growth and success. The clinics bring together experienced business leaders to share valuable insights and recommendations, addressing common challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in…

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How agency banking is transforming financial access in developing countries

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  By Mxolisi Msutwana, Managing Director, Anglophone West Africa, Onafriq The journey toward financial inclusion begins with trust. For individuals unfamiliar with formal financial systems, having low-cost and reliable ways to deposit and withdraw money — cash-in, cash-out (CICO) services — is essential. These accessible solutions build confidence, encouraging people to store money in digital…

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