Africa: World Bank Group Launches Ten-Year Strategy to Drive Jobs and Prosperity in Uganda

Africa: World Bank Group Launches Ten-Year Strategy to Drive Jobs and Prosperity in Uganda

Kampala — The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Executive Directors today endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Uganda, a 10-year strategy (2026-2035) designed to accelerate a private sector-led economic transformation and expand opportunities for the country’s rapidly growing population. The CPF, developed in collaboration with the Government of Uganda and in consultation…

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Reserve Bank draws a line on inflation

Reserve Bank draws a line on inflation

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday that the bank would bring inflation back to its 3% target, defending last week’s rate hike as necessary to prevent second-round effects from the Middle East oil shock from becoming entrenched. The central bank  raised its key repo rate by…

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Africa: World Bank Group Launches Ten-Year Strategy to Drive Jobs and Prosperity in Uganda

Africa: Standard Bank Marks Africa Day With Week-Long Celebration of Malawi’s Culture, Identity and Growth

Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent’s rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a vibrant campaign that celebrated what it means to be Malawian. Under the theme “We’re in…

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New details emerge about Pepkor’s bank launch plans

New details emerge about Pepkor’s bank launch plans

South African discount retailer Pepkor Holdings plans to launch its bank in April 2027, aiming to leverage its extensive store footprint nationwide to attract 1.8 million primary banking customers within five years, executives said on Tuesday. South African retailers are increasingly moving into financial services to diversify revenue as banking products offer steadier, higher-margin income…

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Africa: World Bank Group Launches Ten-Year Strategy to Drive Jobs and Prosperity in Uganda

Africa: The World Bank Wants to Change the Way It Manages Complaints – the Fixes That Could Make It Better

The World Bank made history in 1994 by creating the Inspection Panel, the first independent accountability mechanism at any international organisation. Its function is to investigate complaints from communities who allege they were harmed because the bank failed to comply with its own policies and procedures. By establishing the three-member Inspection Panel, the World Bank…

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Africa: World Bank Group Launches Ten-Year Strategy to Drive Jobs and Prosperity in Uganda

Africa: At 3i Africa Summit 2026 – Fidelity Bank Pushes for Africa-Led Digital Infrastructure

Fidelity Bank Ghana has reinforced its position as a key voice in Africa’s digital transformation agenda following its participation in the 3i Africa Summit 2026, where Bank executives joined high-level conversations on digital infrastructure, fintech innovation, and the future of Africa’s digital economy. As sponsors of the summit, Fidelity Bank participated in strategic discussions that…

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AI foils R100m in fraud for Discovery Bank clients

AI foils R100m in fraud for Discovery Bank clients

Discovery Bank has deployed its AI assistant across payments and servicing, to improve on-boarding and query resolution. Discovery Bank has expanded its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across security, payments and customer service, while introducing new services across its digital banking platform. According to the digital bank, the updates form part of its next phase of…

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