The Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest lender by assets, operates in 20 sub-Saharan African countries, four global financial centres, and two offshore hubs, totalling 26 countries of operation. With such…
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African Bank has launched a fully online Micro, Small & MediumEnterprise (MSME) lending platform, offering business term loans, revolving lines of credit and invoice financing. The new solution, initially targeted at MSMEs…
While nations with developing economies often do need to seek funding to expand and build things such as infrastructure to support economic growth, there is a fine line between sensible…
The South African economy has faced significant challenges in recent years, including sluggish growth, high unemployment, and persistent corruption scandals draining the country of much needed capital input. With the…
Background Context With the African Business funding trend having hit a negative trajectory in 2024, we take a look at the potential for business start-ups to raise capital in a…
In this conversation, Greg Stewart interviews Anbann Chetti, the CFO of African Bank, discussing the bank’s journey, growth, and strategic goals. Anban Chetty, with a long career in Banking in…
Today saw African Bank receiving a welcome S&P Global Ratings upgrade in recognition of the progress made by the bank in strengthening its balance sheet and introducing additional financial product…
Unlocking Africa’s Potential: The Future of Cross-Border Payments Imagine a bustling marketplace in Africa, where traders from different countries exchange goods and services seamlessly. Yet, behind the scenes, cross-border payments…
Picture this: you’re planning a South African adventure. Your mates are raving about the usual spots, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Durban’s Golden Mile, or a quick safari in Kruger. It’s…
Investing can feel like a high-stakes game of chance, but it’s not about rolling the dice and hoping for the best. One of the golden rules of investing is to…
