06/04/2021
This notwithstanding, Ghana’s performance is low compared to some other African countries like South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius and Kenya.
06/02/2021
While it is true that there is a significant room for Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to increase allocation to equities, the absolute investment in equities by PFAs was in excess of N850 billion as at December 31, 2020, which is an all-time high.
06/02/2021
With low taxes, less corruption and limited regulations, you create jobs and attract the critically needed investment to reboot the economy in a post Covid 19 Tanzania.
05/31/2021
Market noise and chatter has since been cacophonic but the price remains relatively subdued at $39,400 – though well up on the pre-pandemic price of $5,000.
05/31/2021
Most African countries have financial plans in place to vaccinate the first 3% of their populations
05/30/2021
“The deterioration in performance of the sector was largely attributed to the effects of Covid-19 on the economy, leading to low uptake of credit, high level of non-performing loans (NPLs) and decrease in interest income,”
05/30/2021
Its annual intellectual fiesta usually draws stakeholders from around the world with the aim of heralding a more positively perceived and prosperous Africa.
05/27/2021
Despite the positives, the report noted that "there are many issues to consider before the decision to take a DLT-based system into production can be taken.
05/27/2021
These GHG, or carbon, emissions have contributed to the steady rise in global temperatures.
05/25/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the business and investment climate in almost every corner of the globe
05/25/2021
The ocean matters.
05/24/2021
Other cities in the country that are estimated to be at least one million people include Kano, Ibadan, Benin City and Port Harcourt.
05/23/2021
After stabilisation, infection numbers have started rising again and the pandemic will continue to pose risks well into 2022, as vaccine roll-out is proceeding slowly (0.9 doses administered per 100 population as of mid-May).
05/21/2021
Three new BRI divisions will foster innovation and research in their respective regions.
05/20/2021
This is why financial inclusion continues to gain momentum in Africa’s policy and economic development.
05/17/2021
International organisations are paying attention to the ingenuity that comes from the African continent, and the unique ways in which entrepreneurs solve ongoing problems within the sector.
05/14/2021
While 20% have had in-depth conversations with clients about financial emigration
05/12/2021
Whether it’s increasing pressure from regulators or the emergence of fintechs displacing traditional branch banking, the financial sector faces many challenges.
05/12/2021
Similarly, the bank’s asset quality indicators improved significantly, with nonperforming loans (NPLs) reducing to 7.7 per cent in 2020, from 20-25 per cent since 2016.
05/11/2021
CBK data shows that the private sector loan book between February and March stood at Sh2.947 trillion, dropping by Sh532 million, after a Sh27.74 billion growth from January.