Ghana Tightens Financial Cybersecurity Framework Amid Fintech Growth

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Ghana is strengthening cybersecurity regulations for financial institutions as the country’s digital payments sector continues to grow rapidly. New directives introduced by financial regulators aim to improve cyber resilience across banks, fintech companies and mobile money operators amid increasing concerns over online fraud and data breaches. The updated measures require …

Ghana Expands Digital Finance Ecosystem With Biometric Identity Integration

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Ghana is deepening integration between its national identity infrastructure and digital finance ecosystem as the government advances efforts to modernise electronic payments and improve access to formal financial services. The country’s Ghana Card platform is increasingly being used to support digital transactions, banking verification and ATM services through linked payment …

Ghana Leads Africa’s Digital Identity Evolution with Multi-Use National ID Platform

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Ghana is emerging as a continental frontrunner in digital identity innovation, following the rapid expansion of its national ID system into a multi-functional platform designed to underpin financial services, public administration, and economic inclusion. In early April, authorities confirmed the continued rollout of new capabilities linked to the Ghana Card—its …

Kenya and Ghana Accelerate Sovereign Cloud Plans as Data Localisation Gains Momentum

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Kenya and Ghana are stepping up efforts to develop sovereign cloud infrastructure, as governments across Africa seek greater control over data and digital services. The move comes amid growing concern that reliance on foreign-hosted infrastructure limits national control over sensitive information and reduces the economic value derived from data. According …

Ghana Turns National ID into a Payment Tool- A New Era for Digital Government

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Ghana has taken a significant step in redefining the role of national identity systems by enabling its citizens to make payments directly using the Ghana Card, positioning the country at the forefront of integrated digital public infrastructure on the continent. The new functionality, introduced by the National Identification Authority (NIA), embeds a digital wallet …