Latest articles from Africa

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Mozambique's banks remain cautious and risk averse

May 18, 2021

The challenging economic and security situation means banks are focusing on remaining robust, resilient and well-capitalised.

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Mozambique's CBG seeks stability in face of uncertain future

May 18, 2021

Rogério Zandamela, governor of the Bank of Mozambique, on the country’s fiscal challenges and the outlook for a post-pandemic recovery. 

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Peace, finance and trade in Libya

May 17, 2021

With sovereignty restored in the form of a unified interim government, foreign investors are getting ready to re-engage with the country. 

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Deals of the Year 2021 – Africa

May 4, 2021

A celebration of the top deals in Africa over the past year.

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South African banks’ loan books merit scrutiny amid Covid crisis

April 21, 2021

Loan portfolios have been skewed towards unsecured lending over the last decade.

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Kenya's finance minister on lockdowns, locusts and NPLs

April 20, 2021

Ukur Yatani, cabinet secretary of the Kenyan National Treasury, on the state of the country’s economy and banking sector.

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Kenya’s banks weather the storm

April 20, 2021

The banking sector's ability to return to previous profitability levels depends on length of lockdowns. 

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Kenya’s ambitions checked but hopes abound

April 20, 2021

The country’s economic bounceback has been dampened by a Covid-19 surge, but a swift recovery is anticipated. 

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Egypt’s banking industry stays the course

April 1, 2021

Despite a difficult operating environment, Egypt’s banks have shown resilience.

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Rebalancing Egypt’s economy from public to private

April 1, 2021

Egypt needs to look beyond the public sector for future growth.