Managers of Wealth Africa

UBA showcases Africa’s opportunities on global stage

According to Alawuba, UBA has consistently remained instrumental in propelling Africa’s growth aa is further evidenced in a $45m million loan facility to Oak Asset SPV for road construction in Kenya

South Africa’s newest bank going after people earning R15,000 to R50,000 a month

They are expected to post combined headline earnings surpassing R139 billion by the end of 2026, according to S&P Global.

Standard Bank sets aside $1.3 billion for regional acquisitions as South African banks battle for East Africa

South African lenders commit billions as Kenya becomes East Africa’s banking battleground

Absa Debuts Institutional Crypto Custody Service in South Africa Using Ripple Technology

The rollout moves Absa beyond the partnership agreement it signed with Ripple in October 2025, when the bank became Ripple's first major custody collaborator on the African continent.

Kenya publishes draft national payment system policy and law

Payment ecosystem should draw on lessons from India and Brazil, National Treasury says

Battle of the banks 2026: Capitec vs FNB vs Standard Bank vs Absa vs Nedbank

It is difficult to determine the “largest” bank in South Africa, as there are numerous metrics that one can use.

South Africa’s zero-fee bank turns profit for the first time

Bank Zero provides a bank account with no monthly subscription fee and lower transaction costs than conventional accounts.

Nedbank: the cash economy won’t die until digital ID arrives

South Africa cannot bank the unbanked until it solves identity, Nedbank’s outgoing COO has said.

Standard Bank turned R1 million into R29 million

The investment is an example of how allowing a good investment to compound can generate strong returns for investors over time.

Greater Accra region accounts for 77% of total secured credit in half-year 2026 – BoG

The report added that eight regions recorded volumes above 2000 registrations.

Cash is still king in South Africa

“The continued importance of cash is reflected in the extensive infrastructure required to manufacture, distribute, store, transport, access and accept cash throughout the economy.”

Ghanaian-Owned Banks Gain Ground in Secured Lending, But Foreign Banks Retain Dominance

Ghanaian-owned banks more than doubled secured credit to GH¢5.7bn in Q2 2026, while foreign-controlled banks retained a dominant 71.1% share of bank lending value.

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

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