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…
Text of the Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in dubai on February 3, 2026 Your Excellency, Joan Lourenco, President of the Republic of Angola and the Chairman of the African Union.Your Excellency, Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.Your Excellency, John Dramani…
Lincoln Mali JSE- and Nasdaq-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies is involved in a corporate shake-up, including an internal rationalisation of its operating portfolio and an outward facelift of its brand identity. Lincoln Mali, MD for Southern Africa at Lesaka Technologies, said the incorporation of recently acquired Bank Zero into the Lesaka stable – which still requires…
The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, an engineer made the pledge on Thursday when the new Secretary General of APPO, Farid Ghezali paid him a courtesy visit at the Board’s Abuja liaison office The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its strong support to the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO)…
Cheslyn Jacobs, CEO of GoTyme Bank South Africa. TymeBank has officially transitioned to GoTyme Bank, marking the next step as part of the global Tyme Group. In a statement today, the branchless bank also unveiled a new GoTyme banking application. The name change came after TymeBank, which now serves over 20 million customers, became the…
Standard Bank’s Kabelo Makeke Standard Bank said on Tuesday that it is accelerating the shift to cashless branches as it adapts its physical network to changing customer behaviour and declining cash usage in parts of South Africa. In a statement, Standard Bank Personal and Private Banking (PPB) said more of its branches will become cashless…
Access Bank Plc has announced plans to host the second edition of the Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026), a high-level strategic convening designed to accelerate Africa’s role in shaping the future of global trade. The bank in a statement noted that its maiden edition, which convened senior decision-makers from 28 countries, the 2026 conference will…
Gaborone — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the Botswana Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Project, which will support the strengthening of the country’s ability to withstand future pandemics, climate-related illnesses, and everyday health challenges. The project will help strengthen critical medicine supplies, accelerate detection of disease outbreaks, and make life-saving…
Parallex Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing African youth talent as it sponsored the 2025 edition of the Future Africa Leaders Awards (FALA), held recently. Organised by the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, the annual awards recognise young Africans driving exceptional impact across their communities. Speaking during the public presentation of the winners, the…
Land Bank confirms temporary unavailability of certain IT systems. The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) has announced a temporary disruption to certain internal IT systems. In a statement yesterday, the bank and its subsidiary Land Bank Insurance Company informed stakeholders and the public of the disruption, saying the matter is…
