Managers of Wealth Africa

Ethiopia expects birr stability in 2026/27 despite heavy FX pressures

During his federal budget presentation to Parliament last week, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide forecasted a 9.8 percent overall economic growth for the coming fiscal year.

Bankrupt municipality coming after homeowners with solar, and new BEE rules for petrol stations

“Surprises in payroll figures and persistently low unemployment claims have reinforced the belief that the US economy can endure tighter monetary policy,” said ETM Analytics in a report.

Sale of South African bank for R1.1 billion delayed

Lesaka is a US-incorporated firm that provides financial technology products and services to underserved consumers and small businesses.

IMF: State Payment Delays Worsen Corporate Financing Difficulties

The IMF representative explained that this situation also affects bank financing mechanisms based on invoices and contracts with public entities

Botswana holds rates, while Namibia tightens by 25bp

Southern African nations remain cautious, despite deal between US and Iran

What to expect from interest rates in South Africa

The increase again reflected the ongoing elevated fuel prices facing South Africa.

The White Paper that may have led to CBN’s sweeping HoldCo regulations

The Central Bank released an exposure draft last week that outlined sweeping new regulations that guide how financial holding companies operate in the country.

Bank of Mozambique Suggests Regulating Artificial Intelligence in the Banking Sector

“This is not about stifling innovation, but rather about creating clear rules that ensure these tools are used safely, transparently, responsibly, and with respect for consumer rights,” he said at the opening of the BdM’s 17th Scientific

Bank of Ghana Governor urges banks to fund entrepreneurs, support exports

Dr Asiama made the call at the opening of an engagement with banking sector executives in Accra.

BdM: Cash in Circulation Increased by 5% in April

In December 2025, the central bank had recorded a peak of approximately $1 billion in circulation, capping a series of monthly increases observed since September.

Ghana Central Bank Orders Regulated Institutions to Halt Support for Unauthorized Crypto FX Wallets

It added that because the crypto platforms do not have the necessary approvals, any bank infrastructure supporting such services is illegal.

President Enacts Law Establishing Mozambique Development Bank

With this step, an important stage of the legislative process that led to the creation of the new institution has been completed.

BoG orders banks to cut ties with unauthorised crypto platforms

The regulator stressed that crypto platforms involved have not been authorised to undertake such activities in Ghana.

Ghanaian and Zambian currencies expected to gain

LSEG data showed the cedi trading at 11.30 to the dollar, compared to 11.80 a week earlier.

Standard Bank fraud warning for South Africa

These taxpayers usually have simple tax affairs with no additional income sources, and they are either auto-assessed or submit their tax returns once during Filing Season every year.

Major work-from-home proposal officially tabled in South Africa

This is being driven by continuous increases in fuel prices, rising medical-aid contributions, escalating food prices, electricity costs, and other living expenses.

South African central bank sees financial system staying resilient despite Iran war

The SARB’s quarterly projection model now suggests another interest rate increase in 2026 after a 25-basis-point hike at its policy meeting on May 28.

CBK Forecasts Continued Kenyan Shilling Stability Against U.S. Dollar in New Outlook

The dollar currently trades at Ksh129.41, a rate that the CBK says reflects growing confidence in Kenya's monetary framework.

FG sets 12-month deadline for HR officers certification compliance

The circular, addressed to all ministers, permanent secretaries, and heads of government agencies and parastatals, stated that the directive was issued in furtherance of earlier circulars on the professionalisation of human resource management in the Fede

CBN tightens FX rules, imposes N100m fine on banks

Under the revised rules, authorised dealer banks found to have consummated foreign exchange transactions without adequate documentation will pay a N100 million fine in addition to N10 million for each affected transaction.

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