Zimbabwe’s latest $5 bond note causes a greater value distortion Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Zimbabwe’s new $5 bond note is struggling to hold its one-to-one value with the US dollar.
The new era in Kenyan banking – innovate or die Published by Jeff Aludo on 17 February 2017 The banking industry in Kenya is under pressure.
Nigerian FDI is falling, but investors are loving its debt Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2017 Nigeria’s latest Eurobond issuance had no trouble attracting investment. Here is why.
Somalia says it will resume printing currency soon Published by Harun Maruf on 14 February 2017 Somalia intends to resume printing banknotes this year for the first time since the government collapsed in 1991.
Will 2017 be as challenging for sub-Saharan Africa banks as 2016? Published by Andy Bates on 26 January 2017 The economic environment in the largest banking markets is challenging.
What makes Senegal’s digital currency different? Published by Kate Douglas on 25 January 2017 The central bank of the West African Economic and Monetary Union is experimenting with its own digital currency, which could be rolled out across region if successful.
Cornering Africa’s untapped B2B support services market: The story of Tsebo Group Published by Kate Douglas on 23 January 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
Entrepreneur simplifying running of South Africa’s stokvels with smartphone app Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2017 Tshepo Moloi, founder of StokFella, wants to tap into $3.2bn informal savings societies market.
Introducing the eCFA: A digital currency for French-speaking west Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 January 2017 Once fully implemented, it will operate alongside the region’s fiat hard currency, the CFA, as legal tender.
Study provides fresh insights into the benefits of mobile money in Kenya Published by Sarah Logan on 6 January 2017 Access to mobile money has reduced poverty in Kenya, particularly among female-headed households.
Mozambique debt threatens its once-promising economy Published by Anita Powell on 20 December 2016 Martyn Davies, managing director of emerging markets and Africa at consulting firm Deloitte, estimates this crisis could set Mozambique back economically by as much as a decade.
It’s business as usual with Zimbabwe’s bond note… for now Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2016 The bond note is now in circulation in Zimbabwe but economists and business people fear it will not hold its value to the strong US dollar.
Banking fraud is costing the Nigerian economy dearly Published by Oludayo Tade and Oluwatosin Adeniyi on 13 December 2016 Recent data show that last year electronic fraud in the banking sector accounts for about 16% of total fraud in the industry.
Ghana’s first pension fund targeting the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2016 The for-profit company sees opportunity in a market that’s been largely ignored.
