GTI Holding's Digital Innovation Drives African Financial Inclusion
GTI Holding reports major advances in digital financial services and healthcare innovation across Africa, with significant expansion of its Sao Wallet and Saopay platforms driving financial inclusion.
GTI Holding headquarters in Accra showcasing modern African corporate innovation
Accra, Ghana - In a significant development for African financial technology and digital innovation, GTI Holding has reported substantial progress across its diverse portfolio during the first half of 2025, emphasizing its commitment to digital transformation and financial inclusion across the continent.
Digital Financial Services Leadership
At the forefront of GTI's success is GTI Switch, which is revolutionizing financial services in a manner that aligns with Ghana's growing regional economic leadership. The company's flagship products, Sao Wallet and Saopay, are transforming cross-border transactions and merchant payments across Africa.
"Our work across industries and borders reflects GTI's vision, to build inclusive, tech-driven ecosystems that deliver lasting impact," states Dr. K. S. Watanabe, Group Chief Executive Officer of GTI Holding.
Strategic Expansion in Banking and Healthcare
GTI Bank has achieved remarkable progress through its partnership with Thunes, enabling digital remittances to multiple countries. This development comes as Ghana strengthens its healthcare and financial infrastructure, with GTI Healthcare expanding its diagnostic capabilities across the nation.
Key Achievements:
- Launch of cross-border digital payment solutions
- Enhanced diagnostic healthcare services
- Implementation of government payment digitization
- Introduction of Job Connectz platform
Education and Security Initiatives
KATON 360, the group's education technology arm, continues to support digital transformation in classrooms, while working alongside government initiatives to enhance educational access across Ghana.
Future Outlook
GTI Holding's second-half strategy focuses on expanding its digital payment infrastructure, scaling healthcare services, and launching its security services division, demonstrating its commitment to comprehensive development across multiple sectors.
Edwin Gyimah
Ghanaian journalist, covering African affairs for the past 10 years.