12/02/2020
The strategy seeks to tap the Bank’s human capital – its most valuable resource – to deliver, through the institution’s projects, optimal development results for the people of Africa
12/01/2020
“We are still very keen to grow business into DRC and that is what we will be looking at in the next two years,” said Mr Oigara.
12/01/2020
Dr Njoroge, as a result, expects annual economic growth for 2020 to rebound to an estimated 1.3 per cent from 5.7 per cent slump in the second quarter.
12/01/2020
Panton lauded LBDI for being the first Liberian participant to brave the storm and to have attempted the International Certification Examination.
12/01/2020
In this article, Heystek – founder of Brenthurst Wealth Management – unpicks how things really work between regulators and powerful corporate interests.
11/30/2020
Social security solidarity crucial’
With regards to defined benefit (DB) pension models, social solidarity is assumed by two factors.
11/30/2020
Covid exposes Kenyan banks’ bad loans
Market analysts and economists say the pandemic exacerbated the high level of non-performing loans (NPLs).
11/30/2020
Despite reforms, patriarchal systems continue to hinder land ownership by African women
Improving women’s access to and ownership and control of land is crucial if African countries are to meet a number of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, ranging from Goal 1 on poverty eradication to Goal 5 on gender equality to Goal 8 on decent
11/30/2020
The companies will assist the UIF to recoup monies owed by employers and report fraud to law enforcement institutions.
11/27/2020
KCB signs deal to buy two banks in Rwanda, Tanzania
Mr Oigara said the transaction is part of KCB’s "ongoing strategy to explore opportunities for new growth while investing in and maximising returns from the Group’s existing businesses."
11/26/2020
The economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 crisis, combined with the group’s digital transformation strategy, resulted in the bank reducing its headcount to 38 472 in 2020 – down from 41 703 in 2017.
11/26/2020
In a recent development, South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) has declared it is putting an end to the use of cheques for payment, starting from the first day of the new year, 2021.
11/25/2020
Investec Group surprised with a dividend for the six months through September after receiving payouts from its stake in an asset manager and from its wealth-management businesses.
11/25/2020
There is ample evidence that the existing financial sector regulation architecture in Ghana is not fit-for-purpose
11/24/2020
The participants were put through a mini Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programme by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
11/24/2020
On the depreciating cedi, the Governor said the central bank is looking at adding about $300 million to its international reserves by the end of the year.
11/24/2020
For individuals who have more available funds, the PDS or investment option may be more attractive.
11/24/2020
There are currently two lists that are of significant concern to the authorities and business community in Mauritius; the European Commission List of High-Risk Countries and the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) List of Jurisdictions under Increa
11/24/2020
Speaking at an emerging market central banking summit, Tshazibana added that the South African Reserve Bank still had policy space but that there were a number of risks looming over the medium term.
11/24/2020
The state auditing watchdog has called for the deputy CEO of Deloitte Africa to face the most severe sanction available – a banning from the auditing profession.