The appointment announced on Friday comes as Ethiopia grapples with currency instability, heavy debt obligations and an ambitious programme to liberalise its financial sector.| Finance in Africa
The 108-year-old financial institution has announced the full redemption of its 15.75% Series 2 bond on September 3, 2025, settling principal and coupon payments in line with SEC rules.| Finance in Africa
Standard Chartered Kenya has warned that its net profit for 2025 could fall by at least 25%, following a costly pension settlement .| Finance in Africa
Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest lenders, is set to expand into Francophone Africa this year with a greenfield unit in Côte d’Ivoire.| Finance in Africa
Ghana’s banking sector faces heightened pressure as regulators move to enforce stricter prudential rules aimed at curbing non-performing loans.| Finance in Africa
Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories. With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies. Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent. | Finance in Africa
