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Nedbank SA envisions a chain of renewable energy projects valued at R10 billion
Despite the material challenges in the short-to-medium term, South Africa still has a lot of potential. This nation, according to analysts has some of the top 10 mineral deposits in those minerals tha
Apr 14, 2023
World
GetBucks Microfinance Exhibits Robust Growth in Total Income, yet Faces Challenges in Profitability and Asset Quality
GetBucks Microfinance Bank’s net interest income increased by 62% from ZWL220 million in 2021 to ZWL399 million in 2022. This shows that the bank's lending activities grew significantly during the yea
May 02, 2023
Zimbabwe
Bank of Namibia raises interest rates to safeguard currency peg, despite impact on consumers
Windhoek - The Bank of Namibia's decision to increase the repo rate by 50 basis points, from 7.25% to 7.75%, with immediate effect, has left many Namibian consumers struggling to survive. The repo rat
Jun 19, 2023
South Africa
Standard Bank Group Expects Strong Earnings Growth Despite Challenging Economic Environment
Standard Bank Group's banking activities recorded revenue growth in excess of 20% higher than the same period in the previous year, driven by higher-than-expected average interest rates and good balan
Jun 20, 2023
South Africa
FirstRand Limited Maintains Earnings Expectations Despite Challenging Economic Environment
s previously guided, the group expects its credit loss ratio for the year to remain below its stated through-the-cycle range, given its targeted origination approach. The group's capital and liquidity
Jun 21, 2023
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RBZ Puts Mono-Currency Readiness at 50.1%: Fundamentals Cover Only a Fraction of the Economy It Seeks to Anchor
Zimbabwe has accumulated its strongest period of monetary stability since the introduction of ZiG, yet the Reserve Bank’s own 50.1% mono currency readiness score exposes the distance between stabilisi
1 day agoGetBucks Joins Four Other Capitalized Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions as Sector Strengthens
The first half of 2026 therefore presents a mixed but improving picture. On one side, GetBucks has successfully crossed the US$5 million capital threshold, increasing the number of adequately capitali
Aug 20, 2026Zimbabwe’s Digital Payment Economy Expands as Mobile Money and Debit Cards Rise, while POS Stalls
That combination suggests that Zimbabwe's financial system is not simply becoming larger. It is becoming more digital. The real test in the second half of 2026 will be whether this expanding infrastru
Aug 20, 2026Power Import Bill Reaches US$84 Million in First Half, On Track For US$169 Million In 2026
Zimbabwe has spent US$84.35 million on electricity imports in the first half of 2026, a pace that carries the full year bill to about US$169 million, up 44% on the US$117 million recorded across all
Aug 20, 2026
