Morocco’s banks have come through the dual hit to the economy of Covid-19 and a drought.

New challenges have forced leading commercial lenders to innovate to hold onto market share.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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