Event Ledger
When financial access grows faster than knowledge
While Kenya has achieved rapid financial inclusion, rising financial literacy is essential to ensure that citizens manage their new assets effectively.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 26, 2026
Tag: financial assets
Deal Briefs
Fraud unit stops R7.44bn in southern Africa
Fraud prevention efforts in southern Africa saved R7.44 billion in 2025 by stopping suspicious transactions and improving data-sharing.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 20, 2026
Deal Briefs
Afreximbank urges trade and infrastructure boost
Afreximbank calls for urgent trade and infrastructure boost to strengthen Africa’s economic resilience amid global pressures.
By Chloe Watson · Aug 19, 2026
Launch Watch
H1 Holdings and Revego Plan $830m Renewable Energy Merger
H1 Holdings and Revego Plan $830m Renewable Energy Merger. Discover how the combined entity creates South Africa's largest dedicated equity platform for renewab
By Lily Palmer · Aug 16, 2026
Live Signals
Kenya borrowing shift may hit bank loans
Kenya's borrowing shift may hit bank loans and impact local investors, affecting business loans and government securities allocation.
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 15, 2026
Live Signals
DR Congo Launches Sovereign Wealth Fund
Democratic Republic of Congo launches sovereign wealth fund for long-term growth and financial stability with FIS RDC.
By Chloe Watson · Aug 12, 2026
Live Signals
Portfolio shifts managed to protect investments
Discover how South African pension funds can minimize hidden costs in portfolio shifts to protect investments and maximize returns effectively.
By Chloe Watson · Aug 11, 2026
Event Ledger
BIO invests $5 million in Congolese microfinance SMICO
Microfinance investment in Congo by BIO brings $5 million to SMICO, expanding services for 92,000 underserved small enterprises and boosting financial inclusion
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 9, 2026
Deal Briefs
South Africa’s Retirement Funds Embrace Two-Pot System
South Africa's retirement funds embrace two-pot system, reshaping governance and member behavior. Discover how this reform impacts financial assets and future o
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 8, 2026
Launch Watch
Nigeria leads Africa in new oil project approvals
Nigeria now leads Africa in oil project approvals, securing 40% of investments after energy reforms boosted investor confidence.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 7, 2026