Africa has the world's richest concentration of commodities and natural resources, yet remains its poorest continent. Can it make good on the potential for capital markets to bloom?
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Nigeria's information minister looks to maintain crackdown on corruption
July 2, 2019Nigeria’s minister of information and culture discusses the government’s priorities for its second term in office.
Improving Malawi banks face credit conundrum
July 2, 2019Malawi's banking system is generally sound but lenders face questions over the availability of credit, predatory lending and bad loans.
Malawi looks to shed image of Africa's poor relation
July 2, 2019Malawi's economy has rebounded, and the country hopes foreign investment can help make its growth predictions a reality.
Africa's long-term financing shortfall
July 2, 2019As a continent, Africa is enjoying improving economic health but strong regional leadership is crucial to attract the long-term financing needed to sustain this growth.
Top 1000 World Banks - South African banks still dominate but slip globally
June 30, 2019Standard Bank remains the largest bank in Africa by Tier 1 capital and its South African peers round out the top four, but the country's travails have caused their global positions to drop.
Botswana investment minister hopes pan-African trade dream can become a reality
June 3, 2019Botswana’s minister of investment, trade and industry, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, talks to Adrienne Klasa about the country’s plans.
DRC makes slow progress in path to financial inclusion
June 3, 2019Financial inclusion figures are slowly improving in the DRC, but optimism prevails with regards to making faster progress.
Morgan Stanley’s MENA team oils $12bn Aramco offering
June 3, 2019The Dubai-based MENA team at Morgan Stanley was well-placed to facilitate Saudi oil giant Aramco’s debut bond issue.
Tanzania CBG looks to tackle NPLs
May 1, 2019Florens Luoga, the governor of the Bank of Tanzania, tells The Banker about initiatives to arrest NPLs.