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Victoria from Techpoint here,
Here’s what I’ve got for you today:
- MTN completes MoMo separation in Ghana
- From admin desk to executive suite
- Kenya launches WhatsApp tax filing bot
MTN completes MoMo separation in Ghana
MTN Ghana has officially split its mobile money business from its main telecom operations, marking a major shift in how the company runs its fintech services. The move, which took effect on March 31, 2026, follows regulatory approvals and wraps up a restructuring process that has been in the works for a while.
At the centre of the change is the merger of MobileMoney Ltd with a newly created company, MobileMoney Fintech Ltd (MMFL), which will now fully handle all mobile money operations. MTN Ghana itself will continue focusing on its core telecom business, with no changes to its ownership structure or shares.
What this means is that MTN’s MoMo operations will now run independently, with their own governance, reporting structure, and strategic direction. While still under the broader MTN Group umbrella, the fintech arm is expected to operate with more flexibility, especially as it expands services beyond basic transfers into lending, insurance, and payments infrastructure.
The separation isn’t just a strategy; it’s also about compliance. Ghana’s Payment Systems and Services Act requires telecom companies to run financial services through separate entities, and this move ticks that box while opening new doors for fintech growth.
For users, not much changes immediately. MoMo will still work the same way — sending money, paying bills, and handling everyday transactions. But behind the scenes, this could mean faster innovation, better products, and possibly more competition as the fintech arm grows more independently.
MTN says spinning off the MoMo unit positions it as a standalone growth engine, making it easier to attract investors and expand services like payments, lending, and other digital financial tools. Mobile money is already a significant revenue generator for the company, generating hundreds of millions in revenue and processing large transaction volumes across Africa.
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Company executives say the change signals a new chapter, with a stronger focus on financial inclusion and innovation. And beyond Ghana, this could just be the blueprint. MTN is already eyeing similar fintech separations in other markets, such as Nigeria and Uganda.
From admin desk to executive suite
Some people stumble into tech. For Theresa Nwaubani, it started with pure curiosity. The kind that begins in a secondary school computer lab and quietly shapes an entire career.
Now an executive leading growth and strategy at Enviable Group, a logistics and transport management company, Nwaubani’s journey has been anything but linear. She studied Communication Arts at the University of Uyo, drawn to understanding how information flows. After her NYSC, she joined Enviable Group as a secretary when the company was still small. Over five years, she moved from admin roles to heading units, eventually rising into leadership by consistently delivering value and taking on more responsibility.
Her relationship with technology has been constant through it all. From the early days of figuring out search engines for university assignments to now using workplace tools, calendars, and messaging platforms to manage operations, tech has become central to how she works. It helps her coordinate teams, track activities, and make faster decisions in a role where efficiency matters daily.
Beyond work, technology also shapes how she lives, from managing finances to staying connected and expressing herself as an introvert. It’s not just a tool; it’s an enabler. And in many ways, it has quietly powered her rise. Find out more in Delight’s latest After Hours.
Kenya launches WhatsApp tax filing bot
The Kenya Revenue Authority has rolled out a WhatsApp chatbot called Shuru, allowing millions of Kenyans to file taxes directly from their phones. The move targets up to 22.6 million potential taxpayers and is part of a broader push to simplify compliance and boost revenue collection.
At its core, the chatbot lets users file returns, make payments, and request tax compliance certificates without leaving WhatsApp. Instead of logging into portals or downloading new apps, users can simply start a chat, verify their details with a one-time password, and access pre-filled tax information to complete the process.
What this means is simple: tax filing is becoming less of a chore. For many people, the challenge has never really been the complexity of taxes, but the friction, including forgotten passwords, confusing forms, and having to start over multiple times. By bringing the process to a platform people already use daily, KRA is trying to remove those barriers entirely.
Why this matters is tied to compliance and revenue. KRA says its ongoing digitalisation efforts have already led to an increase in both filings and collections. With tools like Shuru, alongside advanced tracking systems to monitor financial activity and flag fraud, the authority is tightening oversight while making it easier for honest taxpayers to stay compliant.
Zooming out, this is part of a bigger shift across Africa toward mobile-first public services. In a region where WhatsApp is often more accessible than official websites, governments are meeting users where they are. Kenya’s latest move shows how something as simple as a chatbot could reshape how millions interact with the tax system
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