06/18/2025
BDAN recommits to banking sector advocacy
During the AGM, it was revealed that the association recorded a marginal increase of 2.6 per cent in total income for the year 2024.
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06/17/2025
African Development Bank readies $476mln loan for Egypt solar plant
The financial facility will be used for supporting the development of a 1GW solar photovoltaic power plant
06/16/2025
United Capital expands into eight Francophone West African countries
United Capital plans to offer portfolio management, mutual fund, and financial advisory services in the member countries
06/13/2025
FirstBank Ghana honoured as Innovative Bank of the Year at the 8th Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards
The award was presented by Linda Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for Shai Osudoku.
06/13/2025
Access Bank Completes Acquisition of National Bank of Kenya from KCB
Access Bank CEO Roosevelt Ogbonna said the acquisition enhances the bank’s ability to serve individuals, businesses, and government institutions in Kenya.
06/13/2025
Fitch, GCR, Upgrade Wema Bank’s Rating, Confirm Positive, Stable Outlook
Reputed for its tenacity and success in overcoming the various challenges that have shaped the banking industry for decades, Wema Bank has built an admirable legacy of impact
06/12/2025
South Africa’s new state-owned bank is in trouble
The shift allowed for the creation of a bank-controlling company
06/11/2025
Absa Business Credit Card Launched
The new Card was unveiled at the 2025 Absa SME Business Forum, themed “Innovation for Growth: Unlocking Kenya’s Enterprise Potential.”
06/09/2025
Major banks closing down and shrinking branches in South Africa
BusinessTech examined the full-year financial reports for Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank, and Capitec for the latest available year. Data from FirstRand’s interim results were used.
06/09/2025
Major threat to Visa and Mastercard in South Africa
“The crypto payment landscape has crossed the chasm. It’s no longer just for early adopters, it’s part of mainstream commerce,” they said.
06/06/2025
Ecobank Wins Three Awards at the World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards
Jeremy Awori, Ecobank Group CEO, said the awards reflect the bank’s commitment to customer-centric strategies
06/06/2025
Bank of Ghana posts operating loss of GH¢9.49bn in 2024
The Bank of Ghana added that “the bank is committed to maintaining price and financial stability and creating an enabling environment for businesses and individuals to thrive”.
06/05/2025
African Development Bank’s Adesina affirms civil society’s critical role in unlocking Africa’s capital for inclusive growth
A major focus of the event was Africa’s untapped capital
06/05/2025
Top 10 Largest Banks in Africa 2025
Banks in Africa have become stronger, more resilient, and increasingly competitive, leading to more investor and customer confidence across the globe.
06/04/2025
African Bank readies digital lending business for SMEs
It is setting up a new unit to focus on digital lending for its more than 21 000 business customers across its investments and loans portfolio.
06/03/2025
Absa Group strengthens retail and business leadership team
Absa veteran Faisal Mkhize, chief executive for Relationship Banking assumes the role of chief executive for Business Banking.
06/03/2025
Access Bank completes acquisition of Kenya’s bank
With the finalisation of the deal, NBK, previously 100% owned by KCB Group, is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Access Bank Plc.
06/03/2025
Standard Bank Named Africa’s Most Admired Financial Services Brand
The Africa Best Brands study is described as the most comprehensive, research-based ranking of Africa’s most admired brands.
06/03/2025
FNB banking fee and eBucks changes for 2025
The key changes for the year include slight increases to banking fees, as well as increases to the monthly account charges.
05/28/2025
Cross-border payments: 22 Nigerian commercial banks join PAPPS scheme
According to PAPPS,16 African countries and over 150 commercial banks are now connected on the platform