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/ 15 September 1995
Meshack Mabogoane reports on the political and racial issues that have arisen as the African Bank closes its doors The closure of the African Bank (AB), pioneering black financial institution, has sparked off racial emotions, political heat and personal anguish. The AB has been more than just a business venture; its symbolic value — reflected […]
The African Development Bank meeting to elect a new=20 president turned into a ‘circus’. Kevin Rafferty in Abuja,=20 Nigeria, reports A meeting of governors of the African Development Bank=20 broke up in disarray in Abuja, Nigeria, this week after=20 failing to elect a new president.=20 The governors will meet again in the headquarters city of=20 […]
The AfDB says the country’s economy continues to underperform, weighed down by structural deficiencies that constrain the financial sector
Africa’s premier jazz event, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, returns in 2025 with a bold, expanded vision, offering three full days of live music, artistic innovation, and global collaboration. From 26 – 28 September, the Sandton International Convention Centre in Johannesburg will transform into a vibrant hub for jazz lovers, featuring over 60 musicians […]
The bank’s shareholders, African and non-African alike, must decide whether the mandate will expand to crowd in private finance, derisk green investment and underwriter regional public goods, or whether it will retreat to classical project lending
The AfDB has been led by men since it was founded in 1964.
Local players have several advantages they can leverage to improve payment infrastructure and ensure the continent has a robust financial sector
Dr Modise will give a public lecture on the overview and role of the SARB, monetary policy, financial stability and economic statistics.
This investment, used as a facilitator of local production, can also help develop regional value chains and access upstream global value chains
The Big Three ratings agencies, Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch, have extensive influence over how creditors assess Africa’s risk profile