June 10
Malawi: NBM PLC Puts Digital Banking At the Core of Growth Strategy
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says digital banking is now the backbone of its growth strategy as the institution intensifies efforts to strengthen its market leadership, expand… Read more »
Rwanda: Emmanuella Nzahabonimana Named Ncba Bank's Chief Operations Officer
New Times
NCBA Bank Rwanda has appointed Emmanuella Nzahabonimana as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), bringing on board a seasoned banking executive with more than 15 years of… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Life Insurers See Claims Surge As Illness Hits Working Incomes
Daily Maverick
South Africans are not only dying. They are surviving cancer, strokes, disability, mental health conditions and long-term impairment, and the financial cost of living through these… Read more »
Uganda: BoU Launches Shs990 Billion Treasury Bond Auction to Fund Record Budget
Nile Post
Bank of Uganda has invited investors to participate in a Shs990 billion Treasury bond auction as the government seeks to raise funds to support the implementation of its record… Read more »
Tanzania: NBC Launches Agriculture Financing Campaign in Tanga
Daily News
The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has expanded its agricultural financing and financial inclusion drive to Tanzania's sisal-growing belt, launching its flagship "Wekeza NBC… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Expands Health Insurance for Apprentices to Boost Youth Welfare
Daily News
The government has rolled out health insurance coverage for 5,746 apprentices in the Eighth Apprenticeship Training Programme, boosting protection and safeguarding their wellbeing… Read more »
Gambia: Trust Bank Clutch Late Governor Jatta Inter-Bank Tourney Trophy
The Point
Trust Bank PLC on Saturday clasped the 2026 Late Governor Famara Jatta inter-bank tournament trophy. Read more »
Africa: Omosehin - Africa Insurance Market Commands $68bn Premium Pool
This Day
Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Ayo Olusegun Omosehin, has said that despite the recorded gap in Africa's insurance penetration, the continent commands an estimated $68 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Volatility - 10 Banks Exposure to Oil & Gas Down 22.2 Percent to N12.2tn
This Day
On the back of uncertainty in the global oil market, 10 Nigerian banks' exposure to the sector in the 2025 financial year, declined by 13.4 per cent to N12.22 trillion from N15.7… Read more »
Nigeria: Sovereign Trust Meets NAICOM's N1.5bn Statutory Deposit Deadline
This Day
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc (the Company), said it has successfully fulfilled the statutory deposit of N1.5 billion as a non-life insurance company to the Central Bank of… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank, Danmarna, Max Air, Golden Brickmore Shine At Charity Shield Fiesta
This Day
The 2026 Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament concluded in Kaduna with thrilling displays of skill, sportsmanship and philanthropy, as Access Bank, Katsina Danmarna,… Read more »
June 09
Kenya: Scam Alert! KCB Bank Kenya Has Not Advertised Thousands of Jobs - Viral Advert Fake
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A graphic advertising thousands of jobs at the KCB Foundation is circulating on social media in Kenya. However, the advert is fake and should be ignored. Read more »
Ethiopia: Central Bank Postpones Fx Auction Amid Technical Issues [opinion]
Reporter
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has postponed its latest foreign-exchange auction, citing "unforeseen technical issues." Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Signs $41m Agreement With AfDB and Unicef to Launch Major Water Infrastructure Projects in Red Sea State
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Ministry of Finance and the Government of Red Sea State on Monday signed an agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United… Read more »
June 08
Kenya: Bankers Push for Uniform PAYE Cut to Boost Economy
Capital FM
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has argued that proposed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) relief targeted only at low-income earners will have a limited impact on economic growth, urging… Read more »
Kenya: Turaco Wins African Insurance Innovation Award
Capital FM
Insurtech firm Turaco has won the Innovation of the Year Award at the 11th African Insurance Awards held in Cairo, Egypt, in recognition of its efforts to expand access to… Read more »
Rwanda: BPR Explores Financing Solutions to Help Cushion Fuel Importers From Global Shocks
New Times
BPR Bank Rwanda is exploring financing solutions to help fuel importers navigate rising costs and supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, as concerns grow… Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank Targets Financial Inclusion With New Bukwo ATM Installation
Nile Post
Centenary Bank has expanded access to banking services through alternative channels in Bukwo District with the launch of a new deposit-enabled ATM aimed at bringing financial… Read more »
Egypt: Blnk Raises $37m to Expand Consumer Credit Access in Egypt
Daba Finance
Egyptian fintech Blnk raised $37.1 million in equity and debt funding to expand its point-of-sale consumer financing business. The round includes $12.5 million in Series A equity… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: Tony Elumelu's Heirs Insurance Story
This Day
When Tony Elumelu tells stories, they are seldom about instant success but more about patience. Read more »
Nigeria: How Supreme Court's Verdict Deepens Confidence in Providus, Unity, Banks' Merger
This Day
The Supreme Court's approval of the Providus-Unity merger clears the path for a stronger bank and reinforces confidence in Nigeria's banking reforms, writes Festus Akanbi Read more »
Nigeria: Banks Flush With Capital, Economy Starved of Credit
This Day
Banks have fresh capital, but businesses still lack credit. Can that change? Festus Akanbi asks Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Teachers Trained On Use of Walimu App to Ease Access to Sacco Loans
Nile Post
A total of 150 teachers in government schools in Entebbe Municipality have been trained on how to use the Walimu App to access Walimu SACCO loans directly through their… Read more »
June 04
Angola: Angola Central Bank Strengthens Solidity of Financial Institutions
ANGOP
The governor of the National Bank of Angola (BNA), Manuel Tiago Dias, assured, on Thursday, the continuous strengthening of the guidelines and limits established by regulatory… Read more »
Ghana: Stanbic Bank Calls for Responsible Digital Lending
Ghanaian Times
The Head of Strategy and Enablement at Stanbic Bank, Darwin Mireku, has called for a more balanced approach to digital lending across Africa. Read more »
