Finance & Services

Nigeria is gearing up to become the first country in Africa to launch its own digital currency. Why does Nigeria need eNaira, and what does it mean for the country's banking sector?

Revelations of heavy borrowing from China come as the new president of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, targets deals with the country's creditors.

National Bank of Egypt maintains its top spot in North Africa in our annual ranking of Africa's Top 100 Banks, while North African banks occupy 45 places in the Top 100.

With the banking emphasis now squarely on mobile money and digital transactions, exciting opportunities are attracting investors from across the globe to Africa's fintech space.

With mortality claims predicted to increase as Covid variants spread, insurers have a chance to prove their worth to customers, says the CEO of Africa’s second largest insurer.

Dambisa Moyo’s latest book provides a road map for how boards can steer companies and ensure they can thrive in a chaotic world.

With its mass adoption of new technologies, Africa has the opportunity to create the next disruptive startups and the global leaders of tomorrow.

Companies need to cut dramatically the amount they spend on IT and digitalise their offering, says the co-founder of French fintech TagPay.

Low market growth has resulted in fratricidal price competition that threatens all players in the insurance sector, says the new Group MD of Continental Re.

The Kigali International Financial Centre aims to transform Rwanda into an international financial destination for investors seeking opportunities across Africa.