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🌍Compliance in the Digital Payments Era: Challenges and Progress in Africa
The digital payments landscape in Africa is evolving rapidly. As of 2025, Kenya and South Africa lead the continent, with 75.8% and 70.5% of adults, respectively, having made a digital payment in the past year. Close behind are Ghana (63.7%), Gabon (62.3%), and Namibia (58.5%). This transformation—driven largely by mobile money and smartphone penetration—is advancing…
Leveraging MPD for policy, statistics and sustainability
In today's digitally interconnected world, the pervasive use of mobile devices has led to vast amounts of data being exchanged on telecommunication networks. This data, which includes mobile positioning data…
Harnessing transformative technologies in Africa for regulatory impact: challenges and opportunities
At the Africa Investment Forum 2023, experts recommended harnessing transformative technologies in Africa to stimulate economic growth. However, transformative technology requires transformative governance. Regulatory authorities therefore need to stay abreast…
Supporting development financing in Africa
Africa keeps on working towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, with only 15% of targets currently on track, the continent risks not achieving the 2030 agenda.…
Unlocking the Power of E-Invoicing in Africa
The digital transformation of financial operations is accelerating worldwide, and e-invoicing stands at the forefront of this revolution. In Africa, where tax evasion, administrative inefficiencies, and limited financial transparency pose challenges, e-invoicing offers a solution that streamlines operations, enhances revenue collection, and boosts economic development. By digitizing invoicing processes, governments and businesses can reduce fraud,…
SDG Digital GameChangers Awards – Recognizing M3’s Role in Africa’s Financial Transformation
The world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change and poverty to inequality and the need for sustainable economic growth. As these issues become increasingly complex, so does the need for…
Women in Tech: Pioneering Lasting Change
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the driving force behind modern society, fueling innovation, economic growth, and global connectivity. It is transforming industries and revolutionizing the way we live, work,…
Business Intelligence as a Catalyzer for Economic Growth in Africa
In 2024, many African countries are projected to see significant economic growth despite ongoing challenges. According to the African Development Bank, the continent's overall GDP growth is expected to average…
RegTech Africa’s 2025 Vision: Advancing Regulatory Technology and Forging New Partnerships
As the regulatory technology (RegTech) landscape continues to evolve in Africa, organizations like RegTech Africa and Global Voice Group (GVG) are taking bold steps to shape the future of the industry. This dynamic sector, known for its innovative approach to regulatory compliance, is expected to experience remarkable growth in 2025. With new projects and initiatives…
An expert’s perspective on the African remittance market in a pandemic context
Francine Dove, Project Manager at DMA Global Ltd, a company based in the UK and with an office in Ghana, is a specialist in remittances and diaspora affairs. We have…
“Digital sovereignty is a geopolitical issue”
Yannick Yamdjeu, a graduate engineer of the École Centrale (France), began his career as a data scientist at Rotschild before becoming an AI and finance manager in banking and insurance…
Challenges and Achievements in Equatorial Guinea’s Telecom Industry
We are happy to welcome to our blog Cándido Muatetema Baita, General Director at ORTEL, the telecom regulatory body in Equatorial Guinea, close to his first anniversary in this new…
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🌍Compliance in the Digital Payments Era: Challenges and Progress in Africa
The digital payments landscape in Africa is evolving rapidly. As of 2025, Kenya and South Africa lead the continent, with 75.8% and 70.5% of adults, respectively, having made a digital payment in the past year. Close behind are Ghana (63.7%), Gabon (62.3%), and Namibia (58.5%). This transformation—driven largely by mobile money and smartphone penetration—is advancing…
Women in Tech: Pioneering Lasting Change
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the driving force behind modern society, fueling innovation, economic growth, and global connectivity. It is transforming industries and revolutionizing the way we live, work,…
Business Intelligence as a Catalyzer for Economic Growth in Africa
In 2024, many African countries are projected to see significant economic growth despite ongoing challenges. According to the African Development Bank, the continent's overall GDP growth is expected to average…
GSR-24: Regulation for Impact in Kampala
Data-driven technology is shaping the landscape to ensure digital inclusion in emerging economies. With such a rapidly evolving pace , there are significant differences among countries and continents when it…
Convergence is the future of data intelligence
“Data is at the center of the digital economy”. This statement was made by Global Voice Group’s CEO, James Claude, at the 4th edition of ANGOTIC, Angola’s International Information and…
Leveraging MPD for policy, statistics and sustainability
In today's digitally interconnected world, the pervasive use of mobile devices has led to vast amounts of data being exchanged on telecommunication networks. This data, which includes mobile positioning data…
Bridging the data trust gap in the financial ecosystem in Africa
With 219 million active Mobile Money accounts in 2022, Africa is leading the world in adopting digital financial services (DFS). However, the growth of these services has led to an…
Harnessing transformative technologies in Africa for regulatory impact: challenges and opportunities
At the Africa Investment Forum 2023, experts recommended harnessing transformative technologies in Africa to stimulate economic growth. However, transformative technology requires transformative governance. Regulatory authorities therefore need to stay abreast…
Supporting development financing in Africa
Africa keeps on working towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, with only 15% of targets currently on track, the continent risks not achieving the 2030 agenda.…
Three game-changing financial transaction monitoring technologies in Africa
Africa loses approximately 88.6 billion USD annually due to illicit financial flows, according to a 2022 UNCTAD report. This sum is equivalent to 3.7% of the continent’s GDP. Examples of…
🌍Compliance in the Digital Payments Era: Challenges and Progress in Africa
The Deep Dive into GVG’s Big Data Solution
Discover how GVG's Big Data Solution is transforming the way businesses manage and analyze large volumes of data. In this episode, we explore the advantages of scalability, efficient data processing,…
Convergence is the future of data intelligence
“Data is at the center of the digital economy”. This statement was made by Global Voice Group’s CEO, James Claude, at the 4th edition of ANGOTIC, Angola’s International Information and…
Leveraging MPD for policy, statistics and sustainability
In today's digitally interconnected world, the pervasive use of mobile devices has led to vast amounts of data being exchanged on telecommunication networks. This data, which includes mobile positioning data…
Unlocking the Power of E-Invoicing in Africa
2024: A Year of Impact, Innovation, and Growth at Global Voice Group
As we close the chapter on 2024, Global Voice Group (GVG) reflects on a transformative year filled with milestones that have solidified our position as a leader in regulatory technology.…
The crucial Role of Regulation and Compliance in the African Gambling Industry
Africa’s online gambling market is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing internet access, affordable smartphones, and a young, entertainment-seeking population. According to Statista, the industry is projected to reach a market…
SDG Digital GameChangers Awards – Recognizing M3’s Role in Africa’s Financial Transformation
The world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change and poverty to inequality and the need for sustainable economic growth. As these issues become increasingly complex, so does the need for…
RegTech Africa’s 2025 Vision: Advancing Regulatory Technology and Forging New Partnerships
“There are several battle fronts to turn a country into a digital nation”
Luis Alberto Powell, Director of Telecommunications for ASEP in Panama gives us an accurate overview of the reality that the country and, more specifically, its telecommunications sector, are experiencing in…
An expert’s perspective on the African remittance market in a pandemic context
Francine Dove, Project Manager at DMA Global Ltd, a company based in the UK and with an office in Ghana, is a specialist in remittances and diaspora affairs. We have…
“Digital sovereignty is a geopolitical issue”
Yannick Yamdjeu, a graduate engineer of the École Centrale (France), began his career as a data scientist at Rotschild before becoming an AI and finance manager in banking and insurance…
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🌍Compliance in the Digital Payments Era: Challenges and Progress in Africa
The digital payments landscape in Africa is evolving rapidly. As of 2025, Kenya and South Africa lead the continent, with 75.8% and 70.5% of adults, respectively, having made a digital payment in the past year. Close behind are Ghana (63.7%), Gabon (62.3%), and Namibia (58.5%). This transformation—driven largely by mobile money and smartphone penetration—is advancing…
Women in Tech: Pioneering Lasting Change
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the driving force behind modern society, fueling innovation, economic growth, and global connectivity. It is transforming industries and revolutionizing the way we live, work,…
Business Intelligence as a Catalyzer for Economic Growth in Africa
In 2024, many African countries are projected to see significant economic growth despite ongoing challenges. According to the African Development Bank, the continent's overall GDP growth is expected to average…
GSR-24: Regulation for Impact in Kampala
Data-driven technology is shaping the landscape to ensure digital inclusion in emerging economies. With such a rapidly evolving pace , there are significant differences among countries and continents when it…
Convergence is the future of data intelligence
“Data is at the center of the digital economy”. This statement was made by Global Voice Group’s CEO, James Claude, at the 4th edition of ANGOTIC, Angola’s International Information and…
Leveraging MPD for policy, statistics and sustainability
In today's digitally interconnected world, the pervasive use of mobile devices has led to vast amounts of data being exchanged on telecommunication networks. This data, which includes mobile positioning data…
Bridging the data trust gap in the financial ecosystem in Africa
With 219 million active Mobile Money accounts in 2022, Africa is leading the world in adopting digital financial services (DFS). However, the growth of these services has led to an…
Harnessing transformative technologies in Africa for regulatory impact: challenges and opportunities
At the Africa Investment Forum 2023, experts recommended harnessing transformative technologies in Africa to stimulate economic growth. However, transformative technology requires transformative governance. Regulatory authorities therefore need to stay abreast…
Supporting development financing in Africa
Africa keeps on working towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, with only 15% of targets currently on track, the continent risks not achieving the 2030 agenda.…
Three game-changing financial transaction monitoring technologies in Africa
Africa loses approximately 88.6 billion USD annually due to illicit financial flows, according to a 2022 UNCTAD report. This sum is equivalent to 3.7% of the continent’s GDP. Examples of…
