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A portrait of Egypt’s former deputy prime minister Ziad Bahaa-Eldin.

Egyptian economic reform: a clear path or a bumpy road?

March 14, 2023

Investors need to be convinced of the government’s full commitment to the gradual withdrawal of the state from the economy, writes the country’s former deputy prime minister.

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The Banker Board – March 9, 2023

March 9, 2023

A weekly look at some of the most recent and influential people moves across the global banking industry. 

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Egypt remains a key African investment destination despite economic challenges

February 24, 2023

While African deal values fell last year in line with international trends, the country remains a significant investment destination for Middle Eastern investors, writes John Everington. 

Egyptian banks strong despite economic crisis

January 24, 2023

The country’s banking sector has seen an increase in its number of branches in the past few years. 

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A carpet and rug store front in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia

Can Ethiopia’s fragile peace pave the way to further economic reform?

January 20, 2023

As the ceasefire signed between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigray rebels continues to hold, hopes for reform of the country’s hitherto state-driven economy — including its banking sector — remain dependent on macroeconomic stabilisation, writes John Everington.

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A new voluntary carbon market for Africa

January 17, 2023

Marie Kemplay speaks to Joseph Nganga, vice-president for Africa at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, about the ambitious new Africa Carbon Markets Initiative.

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Nigeria’s naira redesign controversy

January 10, 2023

After minting a new currency design, Nigeria’s central bank has given the population just a few weeks until old notes are null and void. A difficult mix of positive and negative outcomes is exacerbating political rifts.

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Africa’s great inflation challenge

December 22, 2022

African authorities must make tough choices as they are confronted by surging prices.

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The Banker’s Year in Review 2022 – the ‘best bits’

December 20, 2022

As we come to the end of this year, our editors look back on their own coverage for The Banker in 2022: Here are our ‘best bits’. 

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Africa’s localised approach to globalisation

November 23, 2022

Improving internal processes will encourage external investment, writes the CEO of Absa International.