Rwanda's Deputy Governor of the National Bank told the 3i Africa Summit in Accra that African countries cannot rely on technology alone for digital transformation; governance, policy coordination, and institutional clarity are essential engines of progress, as demonstrated by Rwanda's digital platform Irembo and successful regional models like India's UPI and Ghana's GIPS.
7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has urged African nations to create the right conditions for responsible and scalable growth in financial services, emphasizing that digital finance is now central to value creation and economic competitiveness. He noted that while approximately 49 percent of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa have access to digital financial accounts, the continent must now focus on translating that access into tangible value for ordinary people and businesses.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will partner Rwanda, Zambia and other African countries to test a continental digital trade corridor focused on cross-border payments, digital identity verification, and electronic invoicing. The pilot aims to improve intra-African transactions and position Africa within global digital economy frameworks.
7 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has inducted 10 women-owned businesses into the sixth cohort of its Women in Tech Accelerator programme, delivered by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre. Since inception, the initiative has supported 84 female-led businesses and created over 120 jobs across agribusiness, health technology, sustainable fashion, and other sectors.
7 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →