We’re nearing the end of 2023, and we’ve decided to look back on the year to see who stood out in the world of technology and media.
For this article, we’re giving our “Best Of” awards to some standout companies that had some great achievements and milestones in 2023.
Below is a list of our “Best of” for 2023:
Best Crypto
The cryptocurrency world is still reeling from the fallout from Sam Bankman Fried (SBF) and FTX. But in 2023, one company in the crypto world that won many victories was Yellow Card. Earlier this year, the company launched its YellowPay feature that allows yellow card users to transfer money across Africa. The company has also been involved in major partnerships, including MoonPay and Jack Dorsey’s company Block.
The company also launched PayPal’s PUSD.
With solid foundations and multiple partnerships, Yellow Card has earned our “Best Crypto” for 2023.
Better Fintech
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The world of fintech is always competitive. His Jihaders Flutterwave and Paystack they continue to develop beyond their borders and introduce new features. But we decided to look at another company that has made inroads locally. For 2023, our best Fintech is Hubtel.
Although expressPay is seemingly everyone’s favorite, Hubtel is quietly making strides in the fintech space. The company has moved beyond payments and into e-commerce and food delivery.
The company has essentially become a ‘Super App’ and currently offers multiple options including insurance. The company was also instrumental in partnering with Ghana’s Electric Company of Ghana to power its bill payment system, which is now cashless.
With this view, Hubtel receives our “Best Fintech” for 2023.
Better AgriTech
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Agricultural technology can sometimes sleep. It’s not fancy, but the payoffs from a good solution can be big.
It was difficult to choose from the list of companies they include Grow For Me and others. So, in terms of scale and impact, we’ve picked two winners: Farmerline and Complete Farmer.
In 2023, Farmerline expanded to Ivory Coast, and Complete Farmer was one of the few startups to raise this capital, raising $10.4 million in September.
Better e-mobility
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The e-Mobility space in Ghana is still in its infancy, but many players have emerged. But so far, SolarTaxi is ahead of the competition. The Kumasi-based company received approval to manufacture and assemble EVs in Ghana this year and have been selected for various programs, including Qualcomm’s mentoring program and Google’s Climate Change accelerator.
With this track record, SolarTaxi is our Best E-Mobilty of 2023.
Better Transportation
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The current transport sector is mainly dominated by ride-hailing which includes Uber and Bolt. But for us Better Transportationwe award the company Movement.
The vehicle financing startup has made strides in raising capital and moving into the EV space. The company raised $8 million in July and $76 million in August with BlackRock backing.
The company also branched out into vehicle advertising in South Africa and Ghana.
With these achievements, Moove picks our best transports for 2023.
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When it comes to podcasting, The folks at the Goldcoast Exhibition they do most. Currently the strongest Podcast Network in Ghana with one of the best podcast programs, “Sincerely Accra”, the network is one of the few new media platforms making big strides with endorsements from Spotify and Afripods.
Our best media for 2023 goes to Goldcoast Exhibition and Best Regards Akra.
Other “Best Of” for 2023
- Better Health: mPharma
- Better Education: eCampus
- Better Logistics: Jetstream Africa
- Best last mile delivery: Shaq Express
- Better food delivery: Glovo
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