53 h. ago Zenith Bank Tackles SME Fuel Fraud Through Digital Payment Cards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zenith-bank-tackles-sme-fuel-fraud-through-digital-payment-cards/Zenith Bank has launched digital fleet management solutions targeting Ghana’s small and medium enterprises, addressing persistent fraud and inefficiencies that plague cash-based fuel purchasing systems across the country’s business sector. The bank’s new Visa Commercial Fleet Solutions aims to digitize fuel and vehicle management for SMEs, many of which continue relying on manual cash systems […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zenith-bank-tackles-sme-fuel-fraud-through-digital-payment-cards/

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4 d. ago Banking Expert Praises BoG Digital Credit Notice But Pushes for Dedicated Legislation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-praises-bog-digital-credit-notice-but-pushes-for-dedicated-legislation/A leading financial consultant has endorsed the Bank of Ghana’s recent notice on digital credit services while arguing that the rapidly expanding sector may need its own legislative framework rather than amendments to existing laws. Dr. Richmond Atuahene described the central bank’s move as essential for bringing structure to an industry that has transformed how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-praises-bog-digital-credit-notice-but-pushes-for-dedicated-legislation/

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4 d. ago Central Bank Brings Digital Lending Under Regulatory Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/central-bank-brings-digital-lending-under-regulatory-framework/The Bank of Ghana has classified digital credit services as non-bank financial institutions, subjecting the rapidly growing fintech sector to formal regulatory oversight for the first time. Friday’s announcement designates digital lending platforms under the First Schedule of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Act of 2008. The move affects mobile app-based lenders and fintech companies offering […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/central-bank-brings-digital-lending-under-regulatory-framework/

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6 d. ago Ghana’s Central Bank Moves to Regulate Digital Lending Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-moves-to-regulate-digital-lending-sector/Ghana’s central bank has stepped in to bring order to the country’s rapidly expanding digital lending market, signaling stricter oversight for financial technology companies and other lenders operating in the space. The Bank of Ghana announced that digital credit services now fall under formal regulatory classification as non-bank financial services. The designation puts digital lenders […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-moves-to-regulate-digital-lending-sector/

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7 d. ago BoG creates new Digital Credit Services wing to broaden financial ecosystem

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the creation of a new digital credit area under its Non–Bank Financial Service (NBF) supervision. A statement issued by the Bank of Ghana on August 29, 2025 noted that the initiative is part of measures to broaden access to financial system, with the view of promoting financial inclusion. […]

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7 d. ago Visa Partners with Zenith Bank on Digital Fleet Management Solution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/visa-partners-with-zenith-bank-on-digital-fleet-management-solution/Visa and Zenith Bank Ghana have launched a digital fleet management platform designed to help businesses track fuel expenses and vehicle costs more effectively across their operations. The partnership introduces Fleet Cards that allow drivers to pay for fuel and vehicle services while giving companies real-time oversight through a comprehensive management system. Business owners can […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/visa-partners-with-zenith-bank-on-digital-fleet-management-solution/

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8 d. ago Visa and Zenith Bank Launch Innovative Fleet Solution to Empower Ghanaian Businesses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/visa-and-zenith-bank-launch-innovative-fleet-solution-to-empower-ghanaian-businesses/Visa, a world leader in digital payments and Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd, a leading financial institution in Ghana, have announced their collaboration on a new Fleet Solution for corporate and enterprise customers. This innovative solution aims to digitize fleet and fuel expenses, providing enhanced visibility and accountability for businesses. Visa Commercial Fleet Solutions will enable […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/visa-and-zenith-bank-launch-innovative-fleet-solution-to-empower-ghanaian-businesses/

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2 w. ago The empowered consumer: shaping the future of digital banking in Africa

   As of 2023, 48% of Africa’s population were active users of banking services—a figure that continues to grow at a fast rate. However, this shift is not only about expansion; Africa is emerging as a global trendsetter in digital banking, leading the way with innovative, consumer-centric solutions tailored for its mobile-first population. With mobile […]

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Digital Currency Shift Opens New Doors for Businesses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-currency-shift-opens-new-doors-for-businesses/Ghana is quietly positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s financial technology evolution. The Bank of Ghana’s development of the e-Cedi, a central bank digital currency, marks a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s economy. This initiative aims to provide a safer and more efficient payment system, especially for the many citizens who still lack […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-currency-shift-opens-new-doors-for-businesses/

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2 w. ago Ghana’s crypto bill could set the standard for the continent if done right – By Kwame Asare Mensah

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-crypto-bill-could-set-the-standard-for-the-continent-if-done-right-by-kwame-asare-mensah/Ghana is on the cusp of a regulatory overhaul that could place it among Africa’s most forward-looking economies when it comes to digital assets. With the central bank expected to present a crypto licensing framework to parliament in September 2025, the next few weeks will be pivotal not just for Ghana’s fintech future, but for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-crypto-bill-could-set-the-standard-for-the-continent-if-done-right-by-kwame-asare-mensah/

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3 w. ago DDW Global Forum offers a platform for designers to Shape the future

Prepare yourself for the ultimate design innovation celebration! The Dutch Design Week (DDW) is highly regarded as a temple for design and its 2025 installment only promises to be greater. Eindhoven will become the epicenter of design greatness, a place where you would want to find out what’s happening in trends, technologies and ideas. A […]

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4 w. ago Afreximbank Pushes Fintech to Untangle Central Africa’s Trade Payment Knots

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-pushes-fintech-to-untangle-central-africas-trade-payment-knots/African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is doubling down on efforts to streamline cross-border trade across Central Africa, convening senior bankers in Douala this week to advance its digital payment platform, AfPAY. Over 50 executives from regional banks attended the high-level workshop, focusing on integrating the trade settlement system and tightening compliance to cut transaction costs and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-pushes-fintech-to-untangle-central-africas-trade-payment-knots/

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4 w. ago Backbase and African Banker launch landmark report on the future of digital banking in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/backbase-and-african-banker-launch-landmark-report-on-the-future-of-digital-banking-in-africa/LONDON, United Kingdom, 8 August 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, in partnership with the African Banker magazine, has launched the inaugural report in the Africa Digital Banking Experience Series 2025, a timely publication that explores the transformation of banking across the continent in an age of hyper-personalisation, AI integration, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/backbase-and-african-banker-launch-landmark-report-on-the-future-of-digital-banking-in-africa/

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