China’s Lending Practices Drive Maldives Towards Economic Sovereignty Crisis
The Maldives is facing a grave debt crisis attributed to mounting external obligations mainly from China and India. The national...
Companies
IFC and ALCB Fund Propel West Africa’s First Gender Bond to Support Women Entrepreneurs
IFC and ALCB Fund jointly invest in West Africa's first gender bond, issued by Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire, aimed at enhancing...
Standard Bank Achieves 4% Growth in Annual Profit
Standard Bank announced a 4% rise in annual profit, with headline earnings at 44.5 billion rand, and declared a final...
FirstBank Ghana Launches New Private Banking & Wealth Management Services
FirstBank Ghana is launching its Private Banking & Wealth Management service in Kumasi and Accra to cater to high-net-worth individuals....
Standard Bank Reports 4% Increase in Annual Profit for 2023
Standard Bank reported a 4% increase in annual profit, with headline earnings rising to 44.5 billion rand, and announced a...
Brazil Denounces U.S. Tariff Increases on Steel and Aluminum as Unjustified
Brazil's government criticized the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, calling it unjustified and detrimental....
Parthian Capital Launches Funds to Strengthen Nigeria’s Investment Market
Parthian Capital has launched two investment funds: the Parthian Money Market Fund and the Parthian Dollar Fund. These funds are...
Kenya’s National Assembly Approves Sh405 Billion Budget for Counties in 2025/26
On March 12, 2023, the National Assembly approved Sh405 Billion for counties in the 2025/26 fiscal year, with additional allocations...
Overview of South Africa’s 2025 Budget Highlights
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented South Africa's 2025 Budget, which includes planned VAT increases and substantial funding for health and...
Kenya and South Africa: Leaders in the Transition to Cashless Economies
Kenya and South Africa are progressing toward cashless economies through digital payment systems and mobile money. Predictions indicate that Kenya...
