Managers of Wealth Africa

Fidelity Bank opens 82nd Branch in New Sebrepor-Afienya, expanding access to banking services

Being a Ghanaian bank means being within reach of Ghanaians.

Stitch and CrissCross expand cross-border payments in South Africa

Stitch Group, parent of payments company Stitch, adds international USD invoice payments to enterprise offering, in partnership with CrissCross

Botswana shows why financial inclusion no longer has to start with a bank account

The card allows customers to spend money stored in their wallets for everyday purchases at Visa-accepting merchants without first transferring it into a conventional bank account.

FNB enhances eWallet Cash Advance and introduces FNB Connect Prepaid Advance

Supported by enhanced affordability assessments and AI-enabled credit decisioning, the solution delivers a more personalised, convenient, and responsible borrowing experience.

What Revolut can and cannot take from South Africa’s banks

As Revolut prepares to enter the market, a lengthy waitlist shows demand for a wallet but not a primary banking relationship.

Some major banks are cutting back on ATMs and betting on a digital future – but South Africa isn’t headed for a cashless future just yet

South Africa is going digital, but cash remains essential for millions.

Nedbank tells customers to never send money to fake ‘safe’ or ‘vault’ accounts

Nedbank will never ask you to transfer funds to a ‘safe’ or ‘vault’ account,” the company says in the update.

Societe Generale Ghana distances itself from BOA, Access Bank takeover claims

The bank issued the clarification in line with Section 71 of Part IX of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Listing Rules for the Equities Market

Ghanaian banks wrote off 1.23 billion Ghanaian cedis in bad debts

These charges were classified in reporting as credit losses and impairment.

South African state-owned bank records R7.8 billion profit

The group aimed to contribute R6.2 billion to the value of infrastructure delivered, and exceeded this target by approximately R300 million.

Good news for South Africa’s zero-fee bank

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

Great news for Capitec

The company now has over 26 million personal banking clients, with the interim period also seeing higher-than-average transaction volumes.

GoTyme Bank wants South Africans to stop paying fees to move their money instantly

GoTyme Bank customers can make instant payments of up to R5,000 per transaction for free, while instant payments above R5,000 attract a simple flat fee of R7.

Union Bank Receive Accolades at WIMCA 2026

Dubbed the largest gathering of female marketing and communications professionals on the African continent, the event brought together various speakers including Union Bank’s Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Mrs. Olufunmilola Aluko.

Six Nigerian lenders join Africa’s biggest banks by total assets

Access Bank leads the Nigerian lenders with assets of $36 billion, ranking 12th on the continent.

DMO opens September Savings Bond, offers investors up to 15.12%

The FGNSB is targeted at retail investors seeking exposure to a government-backed investment instrument with quarterly interest payments and a defined maturity date.

Two top banks roll out new ATMs in South Africa

Both banks told MyBroadband that their strategies regarding ATMs in South Africa focus on optimising the banking channels available to their customers.

LEADERSHIP Banker of the Year 2026: Dr. Oliver Alawuba, GMD, UBA

A banker of considerable depth and continental experience, Alawuba has spent nearly three decades navigating some of the most complex areas of financial services.

Afreximbank posts bumper interim profit, record dividend

Total assets grew to US$52.3bn by the end of June, largely driven by higher loans and advances.

Mauritius Bank Provides US$51m Loan for Tolaram

Guinness Nigeria’s share price has climbed sharply since the original deal, leaving Tolaram’s stake worth several times its initial outlay on paper.

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