The rise of Africa’s banking champions Published by KPMG Africa on 11 August 2014 There has been a rapid expansion of banking activities across the continent in recent years.
Meet the Boss: Gervais Djondo, co-founder, Ecobank Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2014 Gervais Djondo says it is important to surround yourself with the right people.
The ‘absurdity’ of manufacturing in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 March 2014 African cocoa farmers see tiny portion of profits from finished products.
Africa needs double digit growth to catch up with rest of world, says Arnold Ekpe Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 Is Africa only looking attractive because many other parts of the world are doing so poorly?
Would you invest in Chad? Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2012 Chad is not a country usually on the radar of most investors. However, if Arnold Ekpe, CEO of Ecobank, is to be believed, business people might just find some good opportunities in the country.
Visa and MasterCard targeting East African market Published by Claude Harding on 14 February 2012 The world’s two major payments companies, Visa and MasterCard, are both growing their respective footprints in the East African region.
Investment case for Africa now stronger than ever, says Ecobank Published by Femi Adewunmi on 29 June 2011 “Direct foreign investment in the continent is forecast to reach US$150 billion by 2015.”
Private equity fund invests in three Ecobank subsidiaries Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2010 The Ecobank Group has announced that it has reached an agreement with Advanced Finance & Investment Group for an investment of US$14 million in three of its subsidiaries.