Ecobank Fintech Challenge to crown winners on August 21
Ecobank Group announced the finalists from the 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The challenge is designed…
Investment and Finance
IMF board of directors endorses new central bank transparency code
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have approved the new IMF Central…
How to ensure women representation in financial services industry
Studies indicate that women are under-represented in the financial services industry at all levels. But…
Democratisation of Financial Services a ‘Must’ for catalysing Africa’s Recovery and Development
PHUMZA DYANI Africa is at an edge of decisions that can either propel us forward…
IMF grants $4,3 billion loan to South Africa
CAPE TOWN – The International Monetary Fund has agreed to grant South Africa a $4,3…
Sierra Leone: World Bank approves $30m grant for agribusiness
The World Bank board of executive directors approved a $30 million International Development Association (IDA)…
Côte d’Ivoire: Orange Bank Africa aims for financial inclusion
To accelerate financial inclusion across West Africa, telecoms provider Orange has partnered with a financial services…
Invest in Africa partnership to help SMEs navigate challenges
An enterprise that accelerates the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, Invest…
Zimbabwe outlines incentives to attract offshore capital
The Zimbabwean government intends to launch incentives arrangements aimed at attracting offshore capital on the…
Oil prices expose West Africa’s big banks to economic imbalances
Analysts warn that West Africa’s major banks could suffer a spike in loan defaults as…