Net financial inflows to Africa down 1.8% Read more about Net financial inflows to Africa down 1.8% A new AfDB report said financial flows were estimated at $208 billion.
Gabon and Togo to issue new bonds Read more about Gabon and Togo to issue new bonds The Gabonese government will issue 98 billion CFA francs and Togo 20 billion CFA francs.
Global economic experts unveil solutions for the transformation of Africa Read more about Global economic experts unveil solutions for the transformation of Africa1 view The World Economic Forum on Africa was held in Kigali from 11 to 13 May.
Kenya: Mobile Banking app includes fingerprint recognition Read more about Kenya: Mobile Banking app includes fingerprint recognition 6 views The move is aimed at introducing a more secure way for customers to access their bank accounts.
Angola's central bank to amend financial system regulation according to international standards Read more about Angola's central bank to amend financial system regulation according to international standards It is planning to create a new department to predict systemic risks.
Tanzania: Two banks will enter the DSE in 2016 Read more about Tanzania: Two banks will enter the DSE in 20161 view This would raise the number of listed financial institutions from seven to nine.
Ivory Coast: $15.4 billion to finance development plan Read more about Ivory Coast: $15.4 billion to finance development plan Several donors have made financial pledges.
BRICS may set up ratings agency for emerging markets Read more about BRICS may set up ratings agency for emerging markets1 view A media report states that the aim is to challenge western hegemony in the world of finance.
Africa: Investments in agriculture reach $2.3bn Read more about Africa: Investments in agriculture reach $2.3bn1 view These investments created around 30,000 jobs over the past year.
Tanzania: AfDB grants $120m line of credit to CRDB Bank Read more about Tanzania: AfDB grants $120m line of credit to CRDB Bank It will help finance infrastructure and SME projects.
Nigeria to issue several sukuks to fund infrastructure Read more about Nigeria to issue several sukuks to fund infrastructure1 view The federal government is planning to issue these sovereign sukuks by the end of the year.
Uganda: Banks can now offer Islamic banking products Read more about Uganda: Banks can now offer Islamic banking products2 views Regulators have amended the regulation to allow for this banking model.