Why NMB Bank Was Recognized as a Top Employer in Tanzania
NMB Bank Plc. has earned international recognition as a Top Employer in Tanzania by the prestigious Top Employers Institute. This accolade was a reflection of...
Why the Bank of Uganda Increased Interest Rates in the First 2025 Bond Auction
The Bank of Uganda raised interest rates to their highest levels in 18 months during its first bond auction of 2025. The 15-year bond saw...
Gerald Nyaoma Journey to Becoming CBK Deputy Governor
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially welcomed Gerald Nyaoma Arita as its new Deputy Governor, following his appointment by President William Ruto. His...
No Banking Services Without A Digital Id, Ethiopia Government Announces
A new Ethiopian government policy mandating the use of the national digital ID, known as Fayda, for banking transactions has taken effect in the capital...
National Bank of Rwanda Launches Interoperability Switch to Connect All Cashless Payment Platforms
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has announced plans to launch an interoperability switch in 2025, in an effort to connect various cashless payment systems,...
Pivot Payments Back in Business After Bank of Uganda Lifts License Suspension
Pivot Payments, a Ugandan financial technology company, is set to resume operations on December 20, 2024, following the reinstatement of its Payment Service Provider (PSP)...
AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina Wins ‘African of the Decade’ Award
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, has been named the inaugural recipient of the "African of the Decade" award....
Raimond Molenje Appointed CEO of Kenya Bankers Association
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has named Raimond Molenje as its Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2024. Raimond Molenje, who has been serving as...
Ecobank Uganda Donates Shs1.3 Billion Equipment to Strengthen Blood Transfusion Services
Ecobank Uganda, in partnership with Malaria Free Uganda (MFU) and the Ministry of Health, has made a substantial contribution to the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services...
Co-op Bank Kenya Launches Visa-Powered Business Cards to Boost SME Growth
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has unveiled a suite of Visa-powered business cards comprising Debit, Credit, and Pre-paid Business Cards, designed to meet the needs of...