Business and Economy

Uganda Central Bank Maintains Rate Amid Inflation, Growth

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has decided to maintain its Central Bank Rate at 9.75% during its Monday meeting. This…

2 months ago

Standard Bank to Host Conference on African Policy and Investment

Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking will host the second annual African Markets Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, from…

2 months ago

ECOWAS, African Development Bank Discuss Regional Integration

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) recently concluded a high-level consultation…

2 months ago

Cryptocurrency Recovery Services Listed for Kenyan Investors

Cryptocurrencies continue to reshape finance, and in 2026, the risks of scams, hacks, and lost access credentials are significant. Recovering…

2 months ago

South Africa, African Export-Import Bank Announce USD8 Billion Program

South Africa has formally joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking a significant milestone for both institutions. This accession makes…

2 months ago

Standard Bank to Host 2026 Conference on African Markets

Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking will host the second annual African Markets Conference (AMC) from February 22 to 24,…

2 months ago

Absa Considers Kenyan Bank Acquisitions Amid Regional Growth

Absa executives recently concluded a three-day visit to Kenya, engaging with regulators and private sector representatives. The South African lender…

2 months ago

World Bank hails country compacts as transformative

The World Bank’s Anna Bjerde has embarked on a multicountry tour spanning Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia as several…

2 months ago

Financial Sector Faces Opportunities and Challenges

The banking and financial sector in the Horn of Africa States region operates within a complex environment characterized by diverse…

2 months ago

Afreximbank Launches Trade Accelerator for Eight Startups

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has selected eight startups for its inaugural Accelerator Programme, a three-month initiative designed to scale companies…

2 months ago