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Africa - Banking / 27-05-26 / Daniel Nkosi

Africa's changing trade corridors are creating new financial risks for business

"Businesses are trading across more corridors, working with new suppliers, and entering markets they may not have traditionally operated in. That creates opportunity, but it also introduces new financial risk that many businesses are still learning…

Africa - Banking / 06-05-26 / Refilwe Mokate and Zoya Sisulu

Africa's rising relevance amid global shifts: Banks are key catalysts

"We, like many around the globe, have watched global developments unfold with a mixture of concern and apprehension. Even though many of these events are occurring far from our shores, Africa has not remained untouched by their repercussions,"…

Africa - Banking / 17-03-26 / Kwanele Sibanda

Data, not emotion: how SA investors can navigate market volatility

"South African investors can mitigate currency and inflation impacts by relying on strategies built from continuous, adaptive analysis - not speculation. Science, math, and disciplined monitoring should guide investment decisions, not sentiment,"…

Africa - Banking / 28-01-26 / Duty Editor

UK-FCDO and NBF partner to strengthen municipal water security and create jobs

"By tackling non-revenue water, we are addressing both a critical environmental challenge and an economic one - turning water savings into financial sustainability and job opportunities. We are grateful for the UK Government’s partnership and…

Africa - Banking / 26-11-25 / Joshua Amponsem

Joshua Amponsem | Financing climate justice: from policy to action in Africa

"At every major summit, billions are pledged, commitments are signed, photos are taken. One side of the room celebrates the progress; the other side insists it’s still not enough. Yet the most critical question rarely gets asked: Where does…

Africa - Banking / 05-11-25 / Kwanele Sibanda

Afreximbank's calls for stronger trade finance capabilities, inclusive growth across Africa

"Africa is richly endowed with natural resources such as minerals, hydrocarbons, agricultural commodities, and a growing array of value-added opportunities across energy, metals, and logistics. These resources present immense potential for development…

Africa - Banking / 01-10-25 / Tau KaVodloza

Africa must seize global trade disruption as 'historic opportunity,' leaders tell private sector

Dr Ould Tah, who assumed office on September 1, outlined his four-pillar strategy for Africa's development: mobilising large-scale capital, reforming Africa's financial architecture, accelerating the creation of quality jobs, and building climate-resilient…

Africa - Banking / 10-09-25 / Shelly Nxumalo

Multilateral development banks hit record $137bn in climate finance

"Africa is pushing the pedal on actions that transform Africa's green potential in energy, nature-based solutions, innovation and a vibrant workforce. And we are putting climate adaptation at the heart of this effort. At the African Development…

Africa - Banking / 10-09-25 / Tommy Jackson

KPMG report unveils roadmap for African banks to achieve cost efficiency

“The African banking sector is at a pivotal moment. Banks are under increasing pressure to manage costs, embrace innovation, and deliver better customer experiences, all while navigating economic volatility and regulatory demands," says Auguste…

Africa - Banking / 04-09-25 / Anibor Kragha

Anibor Kragha | How to drive Africa’s energy transition

"Despite facing different realities, such as limited infrastructure, restricted access to capital, and less influence in global energy policy, it has been assumed that Africa will follow the same decarbonisation path as developed economies,"…

Africa - Banking / 02-09-25 / Sisanda Ndlovu

NBF completes foundational stage of groundbreaking UK PACT-funded climate action project

“This project demonstrates the power of collaborative leadership in advancing South Africa’s Just Energy Transition. By working closely with universities, government stakeholders, and international partners, we have laid the foundation for practical,…

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