Jeremy Awori Named Southern Africa CEO of the Year 2025
The Southern African Times has named Jeremy Awori, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, ...
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AfDB and Nedbank Partner to Boost Housing and Trade Finance Across Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Nedbank Group have entered into a landmark partnership aimed ...
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Bank of Africa Receives AMMC Approval for Perpetual Subordinated Bond Issuance
The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) has granted approval for Bank of Africa’s latest bond issuance ...
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Absa Group Raises $150 Million as Investor Confidence Returns
Absa Group Limited, South Africa’s third largest bank by revenue, has successfully raised 150 million dollars ...
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Standard Bank Becomes First African Bank to Offer China’s CIPS Services
In a landmark development for Africa China financial cooperation, Standard Bank has become the first African ...
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African Banks Urged to Lead in Mobilising Capital for Continental Investment and Growth
African banking leaders are urging a fundamental rethink in how the continent’s vast pools of financial ...
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Standard Bank South Africa Appoints David Hodnett as Chief Executive
The Standard Bank Group, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced the appointment of David Hodnett ...
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Standard Bank Achieves Pan-African Recognition at 2025 Euromoney Awards
Standard Bank Group has received widespread recognition at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, collecting 26 ...
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Dr George Elombi Appointed as Afreximbank’s Fourth President and Chairman of the Board
The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have formally appointed Dr George Elombi as the ...
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Standard Bank Deputy CEO Kenny Fihla Resigns After 18 Years of Service
Standard Bank Group has announced the resignation of Kenny Fihla, its Deputy Chief Executive and Chief ...
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