South Africa eyes October exit from illicit flows dirty list
South Africa has made progress in addressing most of the technical compliance deficiencies that were previously identified on illicit flows. It now has a change to exit the FAFT list by October. The country was flagged in February 2023 for deficiencies in combating money laundering,...
Why Your Business Reputation Can’t Be Managed With Just Good Customer Service
A single negative tweet or review can shift public opinion in minutes. In such an environment, protecting your reputation requires more than just good customer service. It’s still a critical piece—but it’s only part of the story.
Absa, Visa Extend Strategic Partnership to Advance Growth and Innovation Across Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – 21 July 2025 – Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate the development of innovative, inclusive, secure, and digitally enabled financial payment ecosystems across Absa’s Regional Operations (ARO) which incorporates Absa’s presence outside South Africa. The agreement, formalised...
FINCA Canada Partners with Government of Canada to Support Youth Employment in East Africa
Dodoma, TANZANIA – The Secretary of State for International Development, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, visited Dodoma, Tanzania yesterday to announce a new 5 million Canadian dollar, five-year partnership between the Government of Canada and FINCA Canada. The initiative aims to expand economic opportunities for youth...
PostBank Uganda pledges climate finance leadership
KAMPALA, Uganda — PostBank Uganda pledged its continued leadership in sustainable climate finance initiatives at the inaugural National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Finance (NaPSEF 1) held recently in Kampala. The forum aimed to foster climate resilience and green economic growth, bringing together government officials,...
Absa Uganda Rewards Customers With UGX40M in Card Campaign
KAMPALA, Uganda – Absa Bank Uganda today awarded 40 million Ugandan shillings (about $10,700 USD) in cash prizes to four customers as part of its “Play Your Cards Right” campaign, which promotes the use of debit and credit cards.
Refining talent: Developing Africa’s rich creative resources
Africa’s greatest global competitive advantage may lie in the artistic abilities of its people. To turn this untapped resource into real human benefits and economic growth, the continent must develop its talented young people. In doing so, the continent will find its authentic voice.
MTN Uganda Shareholders Approve Mobile Money Separation from Main Telco Business
While today’s resolution marks a formal milestone, the road to approval was far from smooth. In the weeks leading up to the extraordinary general meeting, a group of MTN Uganda shareholders, warned that the telco had not disclosed sufficient detail about the transaction, raising concerns...
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