Sub-Saharan African governments are increasingly turning to domestic banks to finance budget shortfalls, paying more to ...

When COVID-19 hit Ivory Coast, Bonaventure Kra, who works at an import-export business, began to worry. Handling hard cash all day was a risk. Queuing in crowded bank branches exposed him to infection ...

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 — The World Bank Group today announced the 15-month sanctions of Africa Enablers GmbH, a Switzerland-based boutique advisory, project development, and investment firm ...

Over the past century, the world has witnessed rapid transformation and development, but now it is crucial to revolutionise current models and embrace sustainability as a critical factor in shaping ...

Standard Bank once again proved why it is Africa’s most formidable banking institution, combining strong financial performance, strategic clarity and regional leadership across commercial, investment ...

Africa’s labor force will almost double by 2050 and the continent urgently needs large-scale job creation to meet the demands ...

Roughly 70% of South Africans report money-related stress, and many spend more than 30% of their income servicing debt. Yet ...

(Bloomberg) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reappointed Lesetja Kganyago to another five years at the helm of the central bank, cheering investors by assuring policy continuity as the ...

Discover the top 20 biggest banks in Africa, as the banking sector in 2025 remained resilient and Standard Bank Group, the ...