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In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Dr. John Apea, CEO of eTranzact Ghana, to explore the growth of fintech in Ghana and West Africa. We discuss his leadership journey, the rise of digital payments, and how eTranzact is driving financial inclusion across the region.Key Topics Covered:✅ Dr. John Apea’s journey from acting, diplomacy & tech into fintech leadership✅ How mobile money & digital payments are transforming financial access in Ghana✅ The role of eTranzact in SME growth, cross-border payments & AI-driven security✅ Challenges & opportunities in fintech regulation, cybersecurity & blockchain✅ The future of cashless economies and financial inclusion in West Africa🚀 Opportunities Mentioned:👉 Orange Corners Ghana Business Acceleration Programme – Up to €50,000 in grants & funding for startups!📅 Deadline: 31st March 2025🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ed7CTANn🔗 Related Links:Ghana and Rwanda Launch Africa’s First License Passporting Framework: https://techlabari.com/ghana-and-rwanda-launch-africas-first-license-passporting-framework/Oze Secures Investment from Visa and DEG: https://techlabari.com/oze-secures-investment-from-visa-and-deg-in-latest-funding-round/Rural Banks adopt GhIPSS GhanaPay: https://citinewsroom.com/2025/02/rural-banks-adopt-ghipss-ghanapay-platform-to-remain-competitive/Fintech License Passporting (Kwame Oppong’s Post): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kwameoppong_fintech-license-payments-activity-7300100702058549248-i8Op?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADLiVo0BSCEfwoa_79A77SJgnPYedCEYi_0eTranzact’s Fintech Solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuuapV6404M🎙️ About Building BytesBuilding Bytes is where we tell relevant stories about Ghana’s tech ecosystem to drive growth and innovation.🌐 Read more at: https://www.buildingbytes.africa

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Quainoo, General Manager, Africa Operations & Partnerships at JUMO, to explore how digital finance is scaling across Africa.

What You’ll Learn:

1. How Jeremy transitioned from traditional banking to fintech

2. How Ghana's first Bank-led WhatsApp chatbot was built

3. Key leadership lessons from growing JUMO across 8 African markets

4. The future of fintech in Ghana and beyond

5. Building fintech-bank partnerships for success

6.Jeremy’s thoughts on open banking, innovation, industry recognition & personal branding

What’s Happening in Tech?

1. Ghana becomes Africa’s only country with fully interoperable multiple instant payment systems: www.norvanreports.com/ghana-becomes-africas-only-country-with-fully-interoperable-multiple-instant-payment-systems

2.Ghana’s Affinity secures $8M to scale digital banking: www.techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/affinity-bags-8m-to-scale-digital-banking-in-ghana

3. Ministry of Communication inaugurates Inter-Agency Data Pricing Committee to reduce data costs: www.moc.gov.gh/2025/02/15/inauguration-of-inter-agency-data-pricing-committee

Opportunities for Innovators & Startups

1. Investing in Innovation (i3) offers grants up to $225K for African healthtech startups. Apply by Feb 28, 2025: www.vc4a.com/investing-in-innovation/i3-2025

2. Venture for Climate Tech Cohort 5 now open! Grants up to $50K. Apply by March 27, 2025: www.forclimatetech.org/venture-for-climatetech

About Building Bytes

Building Bytes is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories that fuel innovation and drive Ghana’s digital economy forward.

Read more at: www.buildingbytes.africa

Brought to you with production support from Hubtel Academy.

How do fintech startups in Ghana scale successfully?

In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Cristina Swan-Awagah, Project Manager for the Ghana Fintech Awards, to explore how strategic partnerships are driving fintech growth in Ghana.

🔹 The Importance of Strategic Partnerships – How collaborations fuel fintech success.

🔹 Cristina’s Journey in Fintech – From Zeepay to OrangeTech and beyond.

🔹 Empowering Women in Fintech – Breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation.

🔹 Ghana Fintech Awards – Recognizing industry leaders and emerging trends for 2025.

Mentioned in this episode:

1. Yemaachi Biotechnology Launches The African Cancer Atlas with Roche: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250217208993/en/Yemaachi-Biotechnology-Launches-The-African-Cancer-Atlas-in-Partnership-with-Roche

2. Communications Ministry to present Innovations and Startup Bill to Parliament: www.modernghana.com/news/1380387/communications-ministry-to-present-innovations

3. Amazon Web Services to Begin Charging VAT for Ghanaian Customers: www.techlabari.com/amazon-web-services-to-begin-charging-vat-for-ghanaian-customers

Opportunities for Entrepreneurs & Innovators

1. Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program – USD $5,000 seed funding, training, and mentorship for African entrepreneurs. Apply by March 1, 2025: www.tefconnect.com

2. MIT Solve Global Climate Challenge 2025 – Over $1.5M in funding for tech-driven climate solutions. Deadline: April 17, 2025, 12:00pm EDT. Apply at: www.solve.mit.edu/challenges/2025-global-climate-challenge

3. European Commission’s Capacity Building Programme for Youth – Up to €450,000 in funding for African youth organizations. Apply by March 6, 2025: www.lnkd.in/dJPbzsax

Relevant Links

Ep 2.25: Advancing Cancer Research & Global Health Equity with Yaw Bediako, CEO of Yemaachi Biotech: www.buildingbytes.africa/yaw-bediako-yemaachi-founding-story

Join the conversation and share your thoughts on fintech partnerships in Ghana!#Fintech #GhanaTechtotheWorld #GhanaTech

Ghana’s tech ecosystem is rapidly evolving, but what truly defines its identity in 2025?

In this episode of Building Bytes, we dive into the key factors shaping Ghana’s position as a rising star in Africa’s digital economy.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – The rise of homegrown startups solving local problems.

Government & Policy Support – How policies and initiatives are shaping the tech landscape.

Talent Development – Ghana’s growing pool of skilled tech talent fueling innovation.

Global Partnerships & Investment – The role of international collaborations in Ghana’s tech boom.

We also explore key indicators that define a strong tech ecosystem, from funding and infrastructure to global recognition.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts on Ghana’s tech future!

📢 Mentioned in this episode:

Farmerline: linkedin.com/posts/farmerline_chocoa25-chocoa2025-digitalagriculture-activity-7292929096689283073-v2Tg

Complete Farmer: linkedin.com/posts/completefarmer_completefarmer-fruitlogistica2025-cfbuyer-activity-7292892473943625732-gXnW📢

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Building Bytes Podcast!

This season, we’re amplifying Ghana’s tech success stories on a global stage.

In this episode, we break down why Ghana Tech to the World is more important than ever.

We explore:

✅ The global recognition of Ghana’s tech sector and why now is the right time for this conversation.

✅ The themes shaping this season: local impact, global reach, and key ecosystem drivers.

✅ How Building Bytes plans to engage founders, investors, and policymakers.

✅ A special call for collaboration—join us in telling Ghana’s tech story!

🔍 What Happened in Tech?

📌 A critical look at Mahama’s digitization agenda → https://techleaders.africa/mahamas-digitization-agenda/

📌 Will Ghana’s fintech sector soar higher in 2025? → https://techleaders.africa/fintechs-in-ghana-2024-review/

🚀 Opportunities You Shouldn’t Miss💰

Google.org Generative AI Accelerator – $30M in funding! Apply by Feb 10 → https://impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/genaiaccelerator/👩‍⚕️

Tech4Eva Femtech Accelerator – Supporting women’s health innovation! Apply by Feb 15 → https://www.tech4eva.ch/acceleration-program

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In this episode of Building Bytes, we wrap up our Hall of a Decade season with a conversation featuring Cecil Senna Nutakor, the founder of eCampus and a leading authority on technology-driven education in Ghana.

In this episode of Building Bytes’ Hall of a Decade season, we sat with Ashwin Ravichandran Portfolio Advisor at MEST Africa to learn about his career growth and MEST Africa’s impact on the African tech ecosystem and digital economy.

Akweley hosts Nana Adwoa, Ubaida and Akosua in the edition of All-Stars Women in Tech where they share their personal tech journeys and discuss how diversity & inclusion can be shaped in Ghana through tech.

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In this Building Bytes episode, we learn how card payment trends have evolved in Ghana with the West Africa & Ghana Managing Director of MDP Global, Emmanuel Sarpong-Oduro.

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Challenges Ghana joins Building Bytes Hosts as they share insights about their 10-year journey of supporting and empowering Ghanaian SMEs for growth.

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