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Dangote, MTN emerge most admired African brands

Africa’s Best Brands survey and rankings have established themselves as the most authoritative survey, analysis, and metric of brands in Africa.

Central Bank tipped to cut policy rate, again

The analysts, therefore, anticipate a further cut Wednesday, despite headline inflation remaining within preferred range at 5.6 percent, due to low fuel prices.

Treasury's soft loans plan offers small firms lifeline

The scheme is intended to help small traders like barbershops, hotels and pubs, which have had to close under coronavirus lockdown measures.

Reserve Bank running out of space to keep lowering interest rates – Kganyago

There are 68 central banks in the world which adjusted the policy rate.

Africa’s Hour of Need

There are several reasons why this pandemic is such a potent threat to the region.

S. Africa Lockdown Means SARB Policy Not Felt, Kganyago Says

The Reserve Bank has relaxed accounting and capital rules to release additional money for lending and more than doubled its holdings of South African government debt, helping to bring down borrowing costs in the domestic market.

Bankers staying home as South Africa slowly grinds back to work

Two months after shutting down the economy to contain the spread of the coronavirus, South Africa's government is preparing to ease restrictions that will enable more workers to return to their jobs.

Could a social impact bond work to fund SA's Covid-19 interventions?

Treasury projects an under collection of tax revenue between R250 billion and R300 billion. More detail on this is expected to be provided when the adjusted budget is tabled.

A sneak-peek at the future of crypto asset regulation in SA [Opinion]

The IFWG’s initial exploration of the South African crypto asset market culminated in the 2019 consultation paper (opens as a PDF) which provided an overview of the regulatory and market risks and benefits associated with the emerging crypto assets

Bankers staying home as South Africa slowly grinds back to work

As manufacturers, miners and industries prepare their factories and offices to receive their employees, banks have found there's no need to immediately go back.

Africa Regional Integration Index underlines integration as key to building more resilient economies

The 2019 Index, which builds on the first edition published in 2016, provides up-to-date data on the status and progress of regional integration in Africa

Co-operative Bank restructures Ksh 15.3B in loans

In the banking sector, most banks are now grappling with managing their loan book embarking on restructuring the has now surpassed Ksh 150 billion since March.

Africa’s Crypto Boom Defies Regulatory & Infrastructural Tightropes

Unlike elsewhere, Africa’s crypto adoption is dichotomized because typicals such as mining bases, supporting merchants, Bitcoin ATMs, crypto exchanges and nodes are hard to come by.

Is my money safe with you?

Another important point is that companies operating in the collective investment space, the life office or the South African banking environment are highly regulated.

Africa is the most promising region for cryptocurrency adoption

Cryptocurrencies also offer lower-cost and faster remittance payments than is currently available.

CBK seen capping premium on reopened 5-year bond

The quick reopening of a bond within a week of its sale is uncommon, suggesting the State is keen to raise additional funds at a time when the Covid-19 outbreak has hit tax collections amid heavy maturities of debt.

#LockdownLessons: The virus will forever change banking, says Basani Maluleke

This is to develop an appropriate response to the outbreak to sustain the business and identify new opportunities that may arise as the economy and consumer needs adapt to a world reshaped by the outbreak.

Kenya Gets $1 Billion Financing From World Bank

Kenya has plans to spend 53.7 billion shillings ($503 million) on a stimulus package to support businesses hit by the pandemic, which the Treasury says won’t affect its budget deficit.

Joshua Oigara: KCB Group CEO's annual pay hits KSh 299 million

The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group CEO Joshua Oigara's annual pay increased to KSh 299.1 million in 2019 from KSh 272.9 million he earned in 2018.

Kenya’s Safaricom ranks among 10 most valuable companies in Africa

Equity was ranked 82nd, EABL 90th, and KCB 92nd.

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