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Kenya, Rwanda central banks launch cross-border payment access for fintechs

Kenya and Rwanda’s central banks have initiated moves to enable cross-border payment access, helping fintechs to operate seamlessly across both markets.

Standard Bank still sees interest rate cuts in South Africa

The oil price quickly surged, which will likely lead to much higher fuel prices in South Africa.

Auditor-General uncovers GH¢8.1b in invalid claims, calls for forensic audit of public finances

The audit also revealed missing quantities of rice and maize under the dry spell relief programme

Absa sends interest rate warning to South Africa

Absa warned that higher global energy prices would likely see the global GDP growth average 3.2% over the year, with the space for central banks to reduce policy rates likely to shrink.

Interest rate hike on the cards for South Africa

The benchmark government 10-year yield jumped 23 basis points on Monday

Absa sounds warning on energy prices, rand, as profits climb to record

But it is ‘very unlikely that the global environment would trigger the onset of a rate hiking cycle’.

SEC’s new Regulatory Sandbox signals major breakthrough for Ghana’s Digital Asset Market – CDABI

The Chamber noted that one of the most significant aspects of the new guidelines is the creation of a dedicated Virtual Asset Sandbox Track

Retirement annuity death benefits: The rules your will can’t override

They are treated differently when you pass away – unlike most assets – and misunderstanding that can derail your succession plan.

Home advantage: Kenyan banks outperform foreign-owned competitors

It is now becoming clear that Kenyan banks, specifically, are performing even better than banks headquartered in other countries that operate in Kenya. Report by Neil Ford.

Ghana to replicate digital innovation success in Malawi

The invitation was extended to Ghana by the Malawian Minister of Information and Digitalization, Dr. Shadric Namalomba during a meeting with Sam George at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

Zambian, Ugandan and Ghanaian currencies under pressure

Ghana's cedi may slip due ‌to robust corporate foreign-currency demand

African Development Bank Group funds regional health resilience drive in Southern Africa

The initiative aims to strengthen the resilience and capacity of health systems across the SADC region to respond more effectively to public health and nutrition emergencies.

Cedi’s depreciation against dollar slows to 1.65% since start of 2026

Analysts say the slowdown reflects an improvement in the cedi’s performance that began in the second week of February 2026.

Executive of the most infamous company in South Africa fined R359 million

The crisis began when accounting irregularities were identified, and Steinhoff’s auditors refused to sign off on its financial statements.

Nedbank Wins Regulatory Approval To Take Majority Stake In Kenya’s NCBA

For this reason, the bank is taking bold steps to sustain growth and has identified the East Africa region as the next frontier.

New rules make it easier to dismiss employees in South Africa

At the same time, the reforms strengthen enforcement mechanisms for workers.

Supreme Court warning for anyone with money outside South Africa

According to Richan Schwellnus, Senior Tax Attorney at Tax Consulting SA, the judgment goes far beyond a single disputed payment.

W’Bank warns Nigeria, others of looming jobs crisis

The mismatch, it said, could leave hundreds of millions without access to productive employment.

Rand takes a big hit

The dollar gained 0.2% against a basket of currencies, while gold – a major South African export – hit its highest level in more than four weeks.

CBN bets on easing inflation, FX stability for rate cut

The CBN’s policy shift rests on one claim and one constraint.

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