Chukwuma Soludo, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, tells James Eedes of a bold plan to raise $1bn for his brainchild – the Africa Financing Corporation.

Donald Kaberuka, president of African Development Bank, admits that it is folly to expect rich countries to honour their financial commitments to Africa and that investment must be courted if the continent is to move forwards. Interview by James Eedes.

With the election passed, and the incumbent President Levy Mwanawasa re-elected, Zambia eyes a possible international bond debut. James Eedes reports.

Bank of Botswana governor Linah Mohohlo does not duck tough questions about the economy. James Eedes reports.

The departure of a leading reformer has left question marks over further good governance progress and is adding uncertainty to the chaotic preparations for Nigeria’s presidential elections next year. James Eedes writes.

For Barclays to succeed in the new South Africa, it must strengthen newly acquired Absa's efficiency and then both must learn how to tap the country’s burgeoning black middle class. Meanwhile, their efforts are shaking up a heavily concentrated banking sector. 

Portfolio investors are turning their attention to Africa, a sign that the continent’s economic prospects are improving. James Eedes reports.

The Cayman Islands leads in offshore hedge fund registrations. Now it must respond to changing investment strategies. James Eedes reports.

The number of banks in the Cayman Islands may have dropped after recent rationalisation but their combined assets are flourishing, writes James Eedes.

Having seen off threats from onshore regulators, the Cayman Islands is wary of the next onslaught. James Eedes reports.