12/27/2017

Ghana rules out licensing of new banks in 2018

According to him, the decision will afford the central bank time to carefully monitor financial institutions as most of them are expected to meet the new capital requirement deadline next year.

12/14/2017

Africa Infrastructure Fund secures US$100 million loan

The bank’s investment in EAIF is a reflection of its strategic thrust to achieve four of its five operational priorities notably, Light Up and Power Africa, Feed Africa, Integrate Africa and Improve the quality of life for people in Africa.

12/06/2017

European Union blacklists Namibia

The blacklist decision, transmitted internationally yesterday, was an EU attempt to publish lists of tax havens in a bid to discourage illicit tax and other financial activities.

12/05/2017

South Africa releases Competition Amendment Bill

A primary objective of the Bill is to address structural challenges that constrain the South African economy, namely high levels of concentration and the racially skewed spread of ownership.