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Regulator shocks 20 Kenyan insurers with record fines over breaches

The regulator had in the preceding financial year penalised 10 insurers Sh56.9 million, which was an increase from Sh17.6 million in 2020 and Sh2.7 million in 2019.

Crypto progress in South Africa

This also led to the FSCA conducting an in-depth study of the crypto industry and its potential risks to South Africa’s economy and financial sector.

Nigerian central bank lifts ban on crypto trading

In a circular released recently, the CBN said current trends globally have shown there is a need to regulate the activities of virtual asset service providers (Vasps), which include cryptocurrencies and crypto assets.

Absa Bank Botswana : Closed Period Announcement

Employees are prohibited from dealing in the Bank's securities until the announcement of the final year-end results.

AfDB approves trade finance facility to Bank of Africa Tanzania

The Bank will provide a guarantee to confirming banks for the non-payment risk arising from the confirmation of letters of credit and similar trade finance instruments issued by BOAT.

Access, UBA, Wema, GTB, Zenith, Others Announce New Closure Time, Plan To Shutdown Branches

Notice of Early Closure on December 29, 2023.

Kenya seeks higher rating in fight against dirty cash

“In this regard, Kenya has filed a request with the ESAAMLG for Technical Compliance (TC) re-rating as a result of these amendments,” said Treasury.

Retirement or unfair dismissal? What employers should know

The applicant was employed under a fixed-term three-year contract when the new company took over.

Niger gov signs 2024 budget into law

Legislature and its sanctity must be protected.

CBN probes banks, PoS operators over naira scarcity

The CBN has, therefore, warned banks and PoS operators to desist from such activities as relevant sanctions shall be meted out to those found wanting.

Warning over interest rates in South Africa

These are the latest findings from Bank of America’s Fund Manager Survey, looking at South Africa’s prospects going into 2024.

Ghana to implement Action Plan on misinformation in 2024

The Minister stated that the Plan would include several strategies, including maintaining ethical standards in the media

Government must finalise negotiations on salaries, conditions of service – CLOGSAG

Mr Addo said the National Executive Committee of CLOGSAG would be convened immediately after the festivities to address the concerns of members.

Government must finalise negotiations on salaries, conditions of service – CLOGSAG

The utility bills have similarly been escalating and food prices are on the upward trend, as well as rent charges that are taking up a chunk of our salaries.

GRA says it is confident SML contract will ensure revenue efficiency

This comes after a report by The Fourth Estate and subsequently published by some media outlets, alleging a 10-year contract by Finance Minister to SML with an estimated over $100 million annually.

Local businesses should expand using AfCFTA – Akufo-Addo

More than 20 exporters received plaques and citations for higher level of performance, producing quality products and breaking new grounds in their operations.

CBK faces upward rates pressure in January bond sales

The CBK has split the sale into two tranches, comprising a new three-year bond and the third re-opening of a five-year bond first sold in July.

Tanzania: African Development Bank unveils Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Bank of Africa Tanzania Limited

The Bank will provide a guarantee to confirming banks for the non-payment risk arising from the confirmation of letters of credit and similar trade finance instruments issued by BOAT.

African Development Bank to withdraw international staff from Ethiopia

An AfDB spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the staff pull-out.

A notable rise in CIT revenue

The data is compiled by the NBS from data provided by the Federal Inland Revenue Service

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