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Mauritius' former central bank governor released on bailVillen Anganan

Source: Supplied. AfricArena celebrated 100 years of innovation with @totalenergies_za for the 100 Startupper of the Year Challenge at the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit 2024.

Global cities compete to host AfricArena innovation summits in 2025

2 Jan 2025

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

3 Dec 2024

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The fundraising market in Africa is growing, but it's hard out there for startups

30 Sep 2022

Source: Reuters. Kenya's former central bank governor Njuguna Ndung'u at his office in Nairobi.

Ex-central bank chief named Kenyan finance minister amid rising inflation

28 Sep 2022

Source: Reuters/Jeenah Moon. A view of the New York City skyline of Manhattan and the Hudson River.

New York still top, Moscow sinks in finance centre ranking

Huw Jones 22 Sep 2022

Hot in the city: why investors should care about soaring temperatures

Hot in the city: why investors should care about soaring temperatures

Tom Walker 16 Sep 2022

Source: Reuters.

Flutterwave adds Nigeria's eNaira as payment option for merchants

Chijioke Ohuocha 15 Sep 2022

Be ahead of the game

Be ahead of the game

Bizcommunity.com 15 Sep 2022

Source: Supplied. Nathaniel Nyika, chief investment officer of Norsad Capital; Kenny Nwosu, chief executive officer of Norsad Capital; Thomas Sakala chief executive officer of IDBZ and Dr Reggie Dangarembwa head of credit and policy.

Zimbabwean businesses in line to receive capital injection

14 Sep 2022

Why data management is key to unlocking the digital transition of African banks

Why data management is key to unlocking the digital transition of African banks

Gary Allemann 12 Sep 2022

Binance offers free blockchain courses for rural communities in Africa and Brazil

Binance offers free blockchain courses for rural communities in Africa and Brazil

JNPR 12 Sep 2022

African nations push for more climate finance ahead of COP27

African nations push for more climate finance ahead of COP27

Aidan Lewis 12 Sep 2022

Source: Crédit Agricole Group

Credit Agricole takes majority stake in Egypt subsidiary

Patrick Werr 12 Sep 2022

Empty shelves and rising prices test Tunisians' patience

Empty shelves and rising prices test Tunisians' patience

Tarek Amara and Jihed Abidellaoui 9 Sep 2022

Source: Supplied. Thabo Mofokeng, the insights analyst at DataEQ.

Loans and affordability key for cash-strapped Kenyan banking customers

Thabo Mofokeng 2 Sep 2022

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Bizcommunity.com 29 Aug 2022

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Walmart offers to buy remaining stake in Massmart

Nqobile Dludla 29 Aug 2022

Food, fuel shortages hit Tunisian shops

Food, fuel shortages hit Tunisian shops

Mohamed Argoubi 29 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

SA's top insurers raided on suspicion of price fixing, collusion

Promit Mukherjee 25 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters.

Stanbic Bank Uganda's half-year profit up over 7% on cost control

Elias Biryabarema 24 Aug 2022

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China forgives 17 African countries of their debt

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters.

Biden signs historic inflation act

Nandita Bose and Steve Holland 19 Aug 2022

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Visa announces grant to help African women fund managers grow their businesses

18 Aug 2022

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Zambia central bank leaves policy rate on hold at 9.0%

Chris Mfula 17 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters.

Egypt's cenbank governor resigns, appointed as presidential adviser

17 Aug 2022

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Santam joins Sanlam as co-sponsor of Financial Journalist of the Year awards

15 Aug 2022

Image supplied. All the Sanlam financial journalism award winners

All Sanlam financial journalism awards winners

15 Aug 2022

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'Buy now pay later' users to exceed 900 million by 2027

8 Aug 2022

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Helping Africa's coffee, wine producers access Chinese consumers

3 Aug 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Aug 2022

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US and Kenya sign strategic trade and investment partnership

Virusha Subban 29 Jul 2022

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Kenya: Country-by-country reporting thresholds introduced from 1 January 2023

Francis Mayebe 21 Jul 2022

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Source: Reuters. Kenya's former central bank governor Njuguna Ndung'u at his office in Nairobi.

FinanceEx-central bank chief named Kenyan finance minister amid rising inflation

28 Sep 2022

Source: Reuters/Jeenah Moon. A view of the New York City skyline of Manhattan and the Hudson River.

FinanceNew York still top, Moscow sinks in finance centre ranking

Huw Jones 22 Sep 2022

Hot in the city: why investors should care about soaring temperatures

ESG & SustainabilityHot in the city: why investors should care about soaring temperatures

Tom Walker 16 Sep 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceFlutterwave adds Nigeria's eNaira as payment option for merchants

Chijioke Ohuocha 15 Sep 2022

Be ahead of the game

Marketing & MediaBe ahead of the game

Bizcommunity.com 15 Sep 2022

Source: Supplied. Nathaniel Nyika, chief investment officer of Norsad Capital; Kenny Nwosu, chief executive officer of Norsad Capital; Thomas Sakala chief executive officer of IDBZ and Dr Reggie Dangarembwa head of credit and policy.

FinanceZimbabwean businesses in line to receive capital injection

14 Sep 2022

Why data management is key to unlocking the digital transition of African banks

ICTWhy data management is key to unlocking the digital transition of African banks

Gary Allemann 12 Sep 2022

Binance offers free blockchain courses for rural communities in Africa and Brazil

FinanceBinance offers free blockchain courses for rural communities in Africa and Brazil

JNPR 12 Sep 2022

African nations push for more climate finance ahead of COP27

ESG & SustainabilityAfrican nations push for more climate finance ahead of COP27

Aidan Lewis 12 Sep 2022

Source: Crédit Agricole Group

FinanceCredit Agricole takes majority stake in Egypt subsidiary

Patrick Werr 12 Sep 2022

Empty shelves and rising prices test Tunisians' patience

RetailEmpty shelves and rising prices test Tunisians' patience

Tarek Amara and Jihed Abidellaoui 9 Sep 2022

Source: Supplied. Thabo Mofokeng, the insights analyst at DataEQ.

FinanceLoans and affordability key for cash-strapped Kenyan banking customers

Thabo Mofokeng 2 Sep 2022

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Marketing & MediaAugust 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Bizcommunity.com 29 Aug 2022

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RetailWalmart offers to buy remaining stake in Massmart

Nqobile Dludla 29 Aug 2022

Food, fuel shortages hit Tunisian shops

RetailFood, fuel shortages hit Tunisian shops

Mohamed Argoubi 29 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

FinanceSA's top insurers raided on suspicion of price fixing, collusion

Promit Mukherjee 25 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceStanbic Bank Uganda's half-year profit up over 7% on cost control

Elias Biryabarema 24 Aug 2022

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FinanceChina forgives 17 African countries of their debt

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters.

LegalBiden signs historic inflation act

Nandita Bose and Steve Holland 19 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied.

FinanceVisa announces grant to help African women fund managers grow their businesses

18 Aug 2022

Source: Wikipedia.

FinanceZambia central bank leaves policy rate on hold at 9.0%

Chris Mfula 17 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceEgypt's cenbank governor resigns, appointed as presidential adviser

17 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied.

FinanceSantam joins Sanlam as co-sponsor of Financial Journalist of the Year awards

15 Aug 2022

Image supplied. All the Sanlam financial journalism award winners

Marketing & MediaAll Sanlam financial journalism awards winners

15 Aug 2022

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Retail'Buy now pay later' users to exceed 900 million by 2027

8 Aug 2022

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RetailHelping Africa's coffee, wine producers access Chinese consumers

3 Aug 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Aug 2022

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LegalUS and Kenya sign strategic trade and investment partnership

Virusha Subban 29 Jul 2022

Image source: Le Moal Olivier –

LegalKenya: Country-by-country reporting thresholds introduced from 1 January 2023

Francis Mayebe 21 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. Mark Dankworth, president of business development Africa at leading pan-African fintech enablement partner, Ukheshe Technologies.

FinanceFintechs are set to transform cross-border payments in Africa

20 Jul 2022

The United Bank of Africa's building is seen from a bridge at the central business district in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos.

FinanceNigeria's United Bank for Africa expands into Middle East

Joe Bavier and Susan Fenton 18 Jul 2022

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FinanceEcobank wins coveted awards

18 Jul 2022

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FinancePan-African trade enabling Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution

Sisonke Mgwebi 15 Jul 2022

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FinanceAfrican Development Bank's new agreement that's set to reduce Africa's trade finance gap

14 Jul 2022

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FinanceStandard Bank launches free virtual internships

14 Jul 2022

5 digital innovation trends enabling better customer journeys

Retail5 digital innovation trends enabling better customer journeys

Leon Jacobs 12 Jul 2022

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FinanceAfrican Development Bank extends €121m food-production loan to Senegal to cushion impacts of war in Ukraine

11 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. Emma Shand, the new managing director and chief executive officer of EML Payments.

FinanceEML Payments announces new MD and CEO appointment

11 Jul 2022

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FinanceFlutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

8 Jul 2022

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FinanceVolt, Australia's first online-only bank, shuts down due to fundraising woes

Byron Kaye and Alun John 6 Jul 2022