Unpacking the trends in Francophone Africa’s banking industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 April 2018 Discussing the industry with PwC partner Pierre-Antoine Balu.
Meet the Boss: Stanley Munyao, CEO, Musoni Kenya Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 14 September 2017 ‘I set a target for myself to be a CEO in 10 years and I have been able to achieve that despite slight barriers.’
Digital currency could spark African financial revolution Published by Heleen Goussard on 4 August 2017 Africa is arguably more suited for blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption than many of its more developed Western peers.
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.
African debt capital markets resilient in face of growth challenges Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2016 Africa’s rapidly growing and deepening debt capital markets have met the challenges of 2016 with both resilience and innovation.
Profile: ‘It pays to solve a really big problem,’ says Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Published by Justin Probyn on 3 November 2016 The Nigerian entrepreneur has three start-ups behind him. His fourth, Flutterwave, was launched this year.
Former Jumia COO launches Nigeria’s first online-only bank Published by Justin Probyn on 13 October 2016 In its initial phase, Lidya will offer only unsecured business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Why Africa’s private equity-bubble worries are misplaced Published by Boston Consulting Group on 3 October 2016 Is too much money chasing too few companies?
Many Africans may not be using plastic or cash in as little as 10 years, says Standard Bank Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Though cash remains king in many parts of Africa, rapid change is expected over the next few years.
Zambia can beat the economic slowdown by making every kwacha count Published by Gregory Smith on 5 July 2016 Times are hard and Zambians have been feeling the pinch.
How investors see South Africa: Lots of potential, not worth the hassle Published by Desne Masie on 20 June 2016 South Africa’s current rating – just about investment grade, heading south fast – puts it more or less on par with countries such as Italy and Spain.
The unique accounting challenges facing the power sector Published by Tara Smith on 9 June 2016 Potential IPPs incur significant upfront costs in relation to company structures and incorporation, administration, professional advice and feasibility studies.
Advanced technology increasingly shaping Africa’s financial sector Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2015 The African financial services industry is rapidly evolving as a result of advancing technology which is fueling innovation and growth in the sector.
