07/30/2026
Access Bank’s disclosures highlight continued expansion of its pan-African corporate banking footprint, with transaction banking closely linked to its broader strategy of regional integration, cross-border cash management and corporate client acquis
07/30/2026
Topping the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, Zenith Bank walked away in London with the Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's Best Bank titles, a double win supported by rising earnings, falling NPLs and an expanded agency network.
07/28/2026
Formed through a combination of Shop2Shop and Pepkor's Flash subsidiary, FintechCo will serve as a digital platform for formal and informal markets.
07/28/2026
This represents 98.80% YoY increase from N79.123 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.
07/27/2026
This investment strengthens Morocco’s ambition to become a leading hub for global electric mobility and for green technology value chains.
07/24/2026
Lender attributed performance to a 2-year strategy aimed at strengthening every aspect of its business
07/24/2026
With Tanzania's economy expected to grow close to 6% this year, the country is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for regional banking expansion.
07/23/2026
The new initiative gives banks greater control over Home Affairs’ services and removes the requirement for Home Affairs staff to be seconded to branches.
07/22/2026
The Bank recorded a remarkable 55% increase in customer banking revenue, growing from N443.8 billion to N687.7 billion within the review period.
07/22/2026
The bank still has the opportunity to make an excess application for up to 100% of its NCBA Shares, subject to the scaling/allocation mechanics.
07/21/2026
The facility is the fourth in a series of stand-alone development policy loans to South Africa since 2022, aimed at easing infrastructure bottlenecks that have contributed to a decade of meagre economic growth.
07/20/2026
In a statement released this week, the bank said due to costs having exceeded risk-adjusted revenue, it had no option but to review staff costs.
07/20/2026
Three of South Africa’s biggest banks have quietly joined the Visa- and Stripe-backed Open USD stablecoin project.
07/17/2026
Under the African Development Bank’s Results-Based Financing instrument, loan disbursements will be linked to independently verified improvements in utility performance and service delivery, with funds released only after agreed results are achieved
07/17/2026
The bank collects this data and produces reports to better understand how young individuals are engaging with its products and how services can be adapted to their needs.
07/17/2026
The group also flagged that its costs were growing ahead of its risk-adjusted revenue.
07/16/2026
Absa noted that the service is available strictly to active Absa Bank customers with a valid transactional account.
07/16/2026
This article was produced with the support of Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking
07/16/2026
By launching in Douala a wealth management offer built on its pan-African network and specialised partners, Ecobank Cameroun aims to strengthen its positioning with premium clients seeking tailored wealth advisory.
07/15/2026
The Banker’s ‘biggest bank’ ranking focuses on Tier 1 Capital, which represents a bank’s core capital—considered the most reliable and stable source of funds.