08/04/2025
Botswana is following a trend in the region, with the South African Reserve Bank currently running a CBDC pilot project and Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe all in the research phase.
08/01/2025
The central bank ‘will use forecasts with a 3% inflation anchor at future meeting’ – Kganyago.
07/31/2025
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, who announced the decision during the 125th MPC press conference in Accra on Tuesday, July 30 explained that the outlook for inflation has improved significantly over recent months
07/31/2025
The banking sector views the potential cut as a natural next step following months of disinflation and relative currency stability.
07/29/2025
Other views from Nedbank and Bank of America say the current data do not show underlying price pressures, and with inflation running low, the MPC is primed to cut.
07/29/2025
The report shows that Ghana earned $218.63 million from three major crude oil liftings during the period.
07/28/2025
The regulatory shift addresses Nigeria’s economic challenges, including currency volatility and the need for financial inclusion.
07/28/2025
In a detailed procurement document, CBK announced it is seeking a vendor to design, supply and implement the system, which is expected to serve millions of users simultaneously and remain operational around the clock.
07/25/2025
Hackers breached about 400 government agencies, corporations and other groups around the world, although the number could be a lot higher
07/25/2025
The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, gave the warning during the 2025 retreat of the Federal Projects Financial Management Department, held in Abuja on Thursday
07/24/2025
These rates must be posted either on company websites or at business premises and clearly communicated to customers prior to payment or invoice issuance.
07/23/2025
According to the IMF, a large number of the claims lack supporting documentation, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the obligations recorded.
07/22/2025
The Reserve Bank is in the unenviable position of having to navigate a particularly sensitive time.
07/21/2025
During the past week, the highest amount that the naira traded for was 1,538/$, and the lowest was 1,515/$ on the NFEM.
07/21/2025
The platform, developed with the World Bank Group and other partners, aims to accelerate electrification for 300 million Africans by 2030
07/21/2025
The government has dismantled illicit financial channels, including deactivation of mobile numbers, freezing bank accounts, and shutting merchant accounts.
07/18/2025
New law means corporates need to be proactive.
07/17/2025
Omar Rebrab barred from business roles as Algeria’s central bank enforces freeze amid misconduct probe.
07/17/2025
The PA has been working in tandem with several government agencies to help South Africa get off the listing, which has coincided with administrative sanction being imposed on the banks, including fines.
07/16/2025
The company’s robust pipeline includes projects in the transport, mining, water, and urban infrastructure sectors