Standard Bank is readying the ‘rails’ for stablecoins
Africa’s biggest bank is preparing to plug clients into stablecoin payments across 21 markets, but says regulations and client demand must come first…
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Africa’s trade goes east as Trump slams the western door
The continent’s exports to China are going gangbusters, and India is proving no slouch as a trade partner either…
Exposed: The big business of selling South Africa’s big cats to Ambani’s Indian mega-zoo
The zoo – run by the son of India’s richest man – is under investigation for claims its animals have been bought illegally…
From Lagos to Joburg: Stablecoins are the new trade currency
The fastest adopters are not speculators but businesses struggling with day-to-day cross-border payments…
Travel scams take off as Africa heads for the skies
Travel scams are increasing ‘like loyalty miles on steroids’ as hackers notice that millions of unguarded loyalty points are as good as cash…
After the shock: Is Nigeria on a path to sustainability?
After a forex shock, the gap between the official and parallel dollar-naira exchange rate has narrowed. Is the country finding a more stable footing?…
Africa’s equities: Tiny by size, towering by returns
African stock markets have shown strong returns over the past two years – in dollar terms too. What’s causing this? And is it sustainable?…
Goldfinger’s rule of three and South Africa’s shrinking footprint in Africa
Are Shoprite and Nedbank’s retreats in Africa indicative of a broader trend?…
Sim Tshabalala: Two years left to hit Standard’s targets
It’s confirmed that the bank’s CEO will leave when he turns 60 in 2027 – but the management bench is deep, and the bank…
Africa’s inflation gap narrows – but structural fault lines remain
African inflation is on a downward trend. But without fixing structural issues, the continent remains vulnerable to global and domestic inflation shocks…
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