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Group Chief Executive Kennedy Bungane. Photo: African Bank

African Bank to relist on JSE in 2027, CEO Kennedy Bungane says

The bank’s executives say it has fully recovered after being suspended from the stock exchange in 2014 and is on a mission to broaden financial access and inclusion

In Africa, where women make up 45% of entrepreneurs — the highest rate globally — gender disparity in access to funding remains a significant barrier to economic equity and growth.
(Getty Images)

Q&A: Can gender bonds unlock Africa’s potential?

Proponents claim that gender bonds represent a powerful tool for addressing gender inequality and unlocking Africa’s economic potential

Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology.

Revolutionising payments: How Paymentology is shaping the future of global transactions and financial inclusion

Learn more about Paymentology at stand D16 at Seamless Africa in Sandton on 16 and 17 October 2024

Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology.

Paymentology CEO envisions the future of payment processing

A recent collaboration with Standard Bank South Africa and Sandton City launched the nation’s first instant issuing digital gift card

Telecoms networks are the real drivers of financial inclusion on the continent. (Ore Huiying/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Mobile makes the insurance model work in Africa – and we’re just getting started

Telecoms networks are the real drivers of financial inclusion on the continent

Financial services are now available to millions of Africans who did not have access to them previously

M-Pesa ushers in a new wave of banking infrastructure in Africa

The M-Pesa platform is empowering Africans, who have unique needs

The Council for Medical Schemes estimates that fraud, abuse or waste accounts for about 15% of the R160-billion in claims that medical aids pay out annually. (Gallo)

Pressure mounts for govt, private sector to put more work into financial inclusion

Financial inclusion is loosely thrown around but pressure is mounting for government and the private sector to respond with solutions that can deliver

Consumer education is answer to financial apathy

The unbanked are at risk, forum hears.

Dr Mamphela Ramphele said the need to get a university education in order to succeed created a financial noose for South Africans.

Consumer education is answer to financial apathy

The unbanked are at risk, forum hears

Financial literacy study paints gloomy picture

Financial literacy study paints gloomy picture

The study was the first of its kind in the country

Earning a healthy and sustainable income is not enough

Know more to have more

South Africa must continue to apply local and international insights into the importance of financial education in driving economic growth

Modifier: Lyndwill Clarke

Changing behaviour through education

Financial inclusion is an important aspect of the country’s efforts to ensure an improved quality of life for all

Mr ZO Sisilana

Community engagement is vital

Bank takes a holistic view to effect change

Earning a healthy and sustainable income is not enough

Know more to have more

SA must continue to apply local and international insights into the important role financial education plays in driving prosperity and economic growth

Modifier: Lyndwill Clarke

Changing behaviour through education

Financial inclusion is an important aspect of the country’s efforts to ensure an improved quality of life for all

Mr ZO Sisilana

Community engagement is vital

Bank takes a holistic view to effect change

Financial literacy study paints gloomy picture

Financial literacy study paints gloomy picture

The study reveals interesting but unexpected results