Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Gains US$9.8 Billion in a Single Day
Changpeng Zhao’s net worth rose US$9.76 billion in 24 hours to US$91.2 billion on 20 September 2026, per Bloomberg’s Billionaires...
September 20, 2026Topic
Africa finance
France’s AFD Reports US$6.14 Billion in Gulf of Guinea Financing
The French Development Agency says it mobilised more than US$6.14 billion in the Gulf of Guinea between 2020 and 2025...
September 20, 2026
First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr Posts Strong Profit Growth in Egypt
FABMisr profit growth: First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr's Egypt unit posted EGP 15.8 billion (about US$330 million) net profit in...
August 18, 2026
Standard Bank Leadership Shift Names Hodnett South Africa CEO
Standard Bank leadership shift: David Hodnett became South Africa CEO in October 2025 as Kenny Fihla left for Absa, refreshing...
August 18, 2026
South Africa’s US$200B Pension Fund PIC Names Mohai Board Chair
Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai appointed PIC board chair, taking control of Africa's $200 billion public pension fund amid an FSCA...
July 31, 2026
Nigerian Equities Could Gain US$1.4 Billion from Pension Reform
Nigeria's PenCom raised equity caps for RSA Funds, unlocking up to N2.18 trillion ($1.42 billion) for Nigerian equities. See the...
July 31, 2026
Nigeria Naira Dollar Parallel Market Hits 1,407 per US$
Nigeria's naira weakened to about 1,407 per US dollar on the parallel market, extending mild slippage as traders awaited the...
July 28, 2026
Tanzania Gold Reserves Hit US$3.8 Billion in Dollar Shift
Tanzania gold reserves surged to 27.5 tonnes valued at US$3.8 billion, now over 60% of foreign reserves. The shilling gained...
July 25, 2026
Angola Embraces China’s Yuan in Banking Reserve and Payment Shift
Angola’s central bank added China’s yuan as a reserve currency in July 2026 as lenders BFA and BAI prepare to...
July 23, 2026