Hungary to expel Ukrainian bank workers in row with Kyiv
Hungary says the workers were detained on suspicion of money laundering as a fierce row between the two countries escalates.
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Africa: How a World Bank Program Is Turning Creativity Into Jobs for Women in Sierra Leone
By pairing a Creative Economy Diagnostic with a women-focused accelerator, Sierra Leone’s CreatiFi program is helping translate creative talent into an economic development catalyst. Amena is a young fashion designer based in Sierra Leone’s bustling Freetown. With their alluring patterns and vibrant colors, it is impossible to look away from Amena’s designs. When she first…
Aamfi Appoints Dr. Corneille Karekezi As Chairperson As the Alliance Welcomes New Members – Banque Ouest Africaine De Développement and Regional Maritime Development Bank
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served as the Alliance’s second Chairperson following its establishment in 2024. The appointment was confirmed at the Ninth Meeting of the…
Discovery Bank turns R145m loss into R230m profit
Discovery Bank was launched in 2019 as SA’s first fully digital, wellness‑linked bank, part of the Discovery Limited ecosystem. Discovery Bank is accelerating client acquisition in South Africa, as it deepens its footprint in an increasingly competitive retail banking market. This emerged when parent company insurer Discovery yesterday published its operational update and trading statement…
Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears | Humanitarian Crises News
Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt life-saving operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Seventeen international aid groups said they have petitioned Israel’s Supreme…
Africa: June Take-Off of Energy Bank Raises Africa’s Oil and Gas Future
Last week’s handover of the $5billion African Energy Bank Headquarters in Abuja, represents a significant milestone and historic match to energy security and sustainability in Africa. Besides, the June date for the commencement of the ambitious project marks the changing phase of the African oil and gas industry as well as a bold statement to…
Transcript: Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank president, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Feb. 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank president, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Feb. 22, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to ‘Face The Nation.’ We’re joined now by the head of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde. The ECB sets interest rates for…
Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability
Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.
The AI fraud crisis your bank is not ready for
The author, Entersekt’s Andries Maritz Rather than new types of fraud, what we’re seeing in the banking sector is a step change in how adaptable, realistic and efficient existing attack patterns have become. Bots can learn, adapt and personalise continuously once they’re interacting with live systems – and the implications for customer exposure are serious….
Standard Bank joins smart ID push with fee-free launch
Standard Bank has confirmed the phased roll-out of smart ID application and renewal services at select branches, with no convenience or logistics fees during the launch period. The service will initially be available at the bank’s Rosebank, Maponya Mall and Westgate branches before scaling further. During the launch phase, clients will pay only the standard…