BANKING-FINANCE
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) Deliver Training on Using Artificial Intelligence to Foster the Islamic Financial Industry
The objective was to build the capacity of specialists by deepening their understanding of both the ............
Follow the Money: How Bank Accounts Expose Payroll Fraud
Modern payroll software that provides role-based access is a potent deterrent against payroll fraud ............
Cabo Verde: African Development Bank Group approves €17.7 million to advance public sector digitisation
An action plan to rationalise tax expenditures will be developed and published, along with full esti............
Binance Launches ‘Binance Junior’ Crypto Savings Account for Kids and Teens
As crypto becomes increasingly integrated with mainstream finance, this new product aims to provide ............
FG Gold, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Afreximbank Achieve Financial Close on US$330 Million Senior Debt Financing for Baomahun Gold Project
During operations, the mine is expected to support up to 900 direct and indirect jobs, contribute ap............
Unpacking the Decline in Illicit Crypto Use: How Binance Is Driving Industry Progress
Binance’s ability to maintain the lowest illicit-exposure ratios while operating at unparalleled sca............
Afreximbank delivers solid, steady performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025
During the period, the total assets and contingencies rose by 6.98% to US$42.9 billion, up from US$4............
African Development Bank Group rallies Stock Exchanges to reinvent Africa’s financial future
African stock exchanges will be a crucial lever for financing African economies ABIDJAN, Ivory ............
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs US$47.6 Million Financing Agreement with the Republic of Türkiye to Strengthen Health Services and Mitigate the Effects of Earthquakes
The financing will support the procurement of essential medicines and medical devices for distributi............
Equatorial Guinea: the African Development Bank reviews its $167 million project portfolio
To date, Equatorial Guinea has benefited from 53 operations financed by the Bank Group, with a cumul............
Fragile states at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30): We are being 'locked out' of climate finance
Network of conflict-affected countries urges COP30 to fix a climate finance system that leaves the w............
Luxembourg and African Development Bank deepen partnership to advance Africa’s sustainable growth
Luxembourg’s collaboration with the Bank extends beyond concessional financing ABIDJAN, Ivory C............
FNB Zambia and Airtel Mobile Money Partner to Launch Mobile Money payments on POS — A New Era of Seamless Digital Payments
Lusaka, Zambia – 4th November 2025FNB Zambia and Airtel Mobile Commerce Ltd have today announced the............
𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗞𝟭.𝟰 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮, 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗞𝗔 | 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟰 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — The financial stat............
Moody’s Reaffirms Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit's (ICIEC) Aa3 Rating Following Periodic Review
The reaffirmation reflects Moody’s continued confidence in ICIEC’s strong financial foundation, prud............
African Guarantee Fund (AGF) West Africa Executive Appointment
Mr. MIAN is an enthusiastic and seasoned professional with more than 20 years in the finance industr............
Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) and African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) Launch USD 1.5 Billion AAMFI Infrastructure Financing Facility
Conceived as a continental coordination platform, the Facility bridges the gap between project prepa............
African Development Bank Group receives $14 million in first funding allocation under Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s new private sector financing window
More than 1.5 million smallholder farmers and 500 agro-dealers and cooperatives are expected to bene............
Mozambique Receives $2 Million Insurance Premium for Drought Protection as African Risk Financing Programme Reaches $150 Million Milestone
The forum was jointly organised by the government of Mozambique and the African Development Bank to ............
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Celebrates Outgoing President and Chairman
The legacy conference also featured tributes delivered by Afreximbank staff, members of the business............
Why 56% of Payroll Teams Can't Keep Up with Modern Work Culture
When companies still rely on old software, they lack the flexibility they need to grow—and payroll s............
𝗭𝗜𝗖𝗕 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦
Lusaka, 6th August 2025 — Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB) is proud to announce that it has ............
Ethiopia Embraces the Future of Cashless Transactions
The faster that Ethiopia can create a truly cashless society, the stronger its future as a digitally............
Western Union, Zoona and Chipper Cash Launch International Money Transfer Services
LUSAKA, 30 JULY 2025 - Western Union, Zoona Transactions Zambia Limited and Chipper Cash today annou............
Daily FiZ - Wednesday 16/07
Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know$300 million boost for Zambian SMEs as GIP Zambia launch............
Daily FiZ - Wednesday 07/02/2025
Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to knowMoody’s Cuts Afrexim Rating on Zambia, Ghana Debt Rework............
Stanbic Eyes Zambia, DRC Mining Region
Commits to driving value in mining through regional integration Stanbic Bank Zambia recently jo............
Pesapal and Cellulant Digitise Zambia’s Fuel Stations in Landmark Partnership
In a significant milestone for Zambia’s digital transformation, Regional Payments and Financial Serv............
Commentary on 2024 Half-Year Performance - Izwe Loans Zambia
The Board of Directors of Izwe Loans Zambia Plc (the “Company” or “Izwe”) are pleased to present the............
Zambia Sugar Plc Reports Impressive Financial Performance for H1 2024
Zambia Sugar Plc has announced a remarkable financial performance for the six-month period ended Feb............
Zambia Sugar Plc Reports Impressive Financial Performance for H1 2024
Zambia Sugar Plc has announced a remarkable financial performance for the six-month period ended Feb............
MONTER CAPITAL INVESTS IN A WOMEN-LED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN BOTSWANA
Monter Capital Partnership Limited is proud to announce its flagship investment in Prolude Capital (............
ZAMBIA'S PURCHASING MANAGERS INDEX TAKES A HIT
Zambia is plagued by one of the worst energy crises ever, culminating in more than 20 hours of............
STANBIC BANK AND USADF UNVEIL A MILLION DOLLAR CREDIT LINE IN MSMES GRANTS FINANCING
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in Zambia's economy, accounting for 7............
Banks Rake in the Cash as Recession Fears Loom
Defying the odds, Zambia's banking sector posted a mega K2.0 billion profit after tax in Q1 2024, am............
Investrust Bank Plc: A Q & A
This is an Investrust Bank Plc Q&A to aid the Zambian public with a smooth comprehension of the ............
Zambia’s Economic Indicators on a Five-year Rollercoaster Ride
The past five years has been nothing short of dramatic for the Zambian and global economy. In 2020, ............