Managers of Wealth Africa

Standard Bank Namibia appoints new Head of Private Banking and Wealth

The bank said Van Zyl brings over 15 years of experience in finance, corporate and international tax consulting, strategic leadership, and banking.

Pretty Makukule appointed Sanral CFO

The finance chief post has been vacant since July 2024, following the resignation of Inge Mulder.

LOTUS Bank appoints Ajani-Lawal MD/CEO

This appointment was disclosed in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday.

Fidelity Bank appoints new board chairperson

The bank said that under Mr Chike-Obi’s leadership, Fidelity Bank recorded significant growth across key financial indices

UBA Retires Directors

The retirees are include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi.

First Bank appoints Amaeshi as pioneer occupier of Professorial Chair

The endowment programme was designed to fund and promote high-level research and learning projects in federal universities, selected around the six geographical regions of the country.

UBA announces board appointments

To replace the retiring directors, the UBA Board has approved the appointment of three new Executive Directors—Mr. Emmanuel Lamptey, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi, and Mr. Chidi Okpala—effective 1 January 2026, subject to regulatory approval by the Centra

Emebet Melese Ousted as Development Bank of Ethiopia President, Officials Confirm

Emebet, appointed president in October 2024, previously served as chief executive of Nib International Bank and held senior roles at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia.

CMB Appoints MD

He is a fellow of the combined body of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) and honorary fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.

PSG scoops Johann Els as group chief economist

Ending his tenure as group chief economist at Old Mutual.

Former Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie appointed to new role

The appointment was effective 27 November 2025

Central Bank appoints resident inspector at Access Bank Mozambique

“Despite this supervisory action, Banco de Moçambique communicates that Access Bank Moçambique SA remains solid and stable,” it adds.

Santam Insurance appoints Philile Mkhize as new Chief Operating Officer

Throughout her career, she has contributed her expertise to several prominent organizations, including Liberty Group South Africa and Absa Group.

Deutsche Bank strengthens investment banking team with new DCM director

Deutsche Bank, which caters to its clients in CEEMEA from Dubai and London, is actively expanding its Investment Banking division

Dr. George Elombi takes over as Afreximbank’s fourth President, pledges deeper impact

He pointed out that the structure of global trade was disfavourable to Africa and therefore, had to change as it was too dependent on the export of commodities

CapitalSage Technology announces Ude as new CEO

With his appointment, Ude will lead the Group’s financial services businesses

Julius Baer names Middle East CEO

The Swiss pure-play has given its current head of Middle East and Africa the additional role of CEO.

Ecobank Names Emmanuel Wakili Regional Head of Operations for Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa

A Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), Wakili has more than 22 years of experience in banking and finance.

Philip Owusu-Gyamfi appointed CEO of JUMO Ghana

His leadership has contributed to scaling JUMO’s AI-driven lending products

MiDA Boss now Chief Coordinator for Global Grants

The move is intended to streamline and enhance the country’s engagement with major international philanthropic entities.

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