Managers of Wealth Africa

Léandre Bassolé officially takes helm of African Development Bank's regional office for Central Africa

Bassolé, meanwhile, emphasised the Bank's priority to strengthen its operational presence

Gov’t appoints Deputy CEO of Minerals Commission as Acting Chief Executive

Mr. Andoh takes over from Martin Kwaku Ayisi, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

Mauritania's Tah takes over as Africa's 'super banker'

Africa's new "super banker" listed the challenges the continent faces: reductions in foreign development aid, massive debt and the impact of climate change.

Absa names Musa Motloung as group strategic risk officer

The appointment of Motloung is part of Absa's broader strategy to enhance its risk management capabilities and rebuild investor confidence.

Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame heads SOEs & Afro-Asia Banking Unit at GCB Bank PLC

The position reflects the Bank’s vision to be a bridge between emerging markets—facilitating capital, trade flows, access to markets and development impact.

Charles Molapisi reappointed as MTN South Africa’s group CTIO

His focus will be on strengthening MTN’s connectivity, digital infrastructure and fintech strategy execution and delivery.

Standard Bank Group Announced Two Significant Leadership Transitions

Under his leadership, the East Africa portfolio—comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, South Sudan, and Ethiopia—emerged as the second most profitable region in the Group.

Stanbic Bank Promotes Joshua Oigara To Lead East Africa Operations

He will succeed Patrick Mweheire, whose five-year term concludes on August 31, 2025.

Schalk Malan joins Standard Bank's insurance arm

Most notably, he founded and led BrightRock from a start-up to one of South Africa's key risk insurers.

Bank of Africa – Rwanda appoints new managing director to spearhead growth, innovation

This leadership transition reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and advancing Rwanda’s vision for sustainable economic development.

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli Appointed African Development Fund Champion

An internationally recognized expert in social innovation and development, Nwuneli has spent more than 25 years advancing equity, food systems transformation, and youth empowerment across Africa.

FirstBank appoints Osahon Ogieva as Deputy MD

In this role, he successfully led deal origination, high-level negotiations, and complex transaction structuring, contributing to the Bank’s leadership position in Nigeria’s corporate banking sector.

The accounting genius who quit one of South Africa’s biggest banks – then came back to lead it

RMB primarily represents FirstRand’s group activities in the corporate and institutional segments of South Africa and the broader African continent.

Standard Bank CEO to retire by end-2027, strong half-year result boosts shares

Shares jumped more than 5% in early trade to hit an all-time high before paring back gains to about 3% by 12.30 GMT.

Clara B. Arthur is new CEO of GhIPSS

Prior to joining GhIPSS, she held various leadership positions at Fidelity Bank Ghana, eProcess International S.A. Ecobank Group, and in private consultancy roles

Central Bank Approves Negusu Gebregziabher as Hibret Bank’s President

Negusu previously served as a senior advisor to the president of the Bank of Abyssinia (BoA).

Clara Arthur appointed CEO of GhIPSS

GhIPSS expressed appreciation to Mr. Archie Hesse for his leadership and dedication during his tenure.

FNB appoints new Business CEO

Msibi has over 22 years of experience in financial services

HSBC names Mohammed Fannouch co-head of capital markets and advisory for MENAT region

Fannouch, who joined HSBC in 2008, will continue to be based in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, where he most recently served as co-head of the investment banking franchise in the kingdom

Rain CEO replaced by his brother

Brandon will take on a new role as the CEO at rainx, a global technology company, where he’ll focus on product design and driving international expansion.

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