Kenyan Banks Strengthen as South African Rivals Enter
Moody’s says Kenya’s banks are more profitable, yet they hold government debt worth 1.7 times their equity as South African...
October 2, 2026Topic
Nedbank
South Africa’s Burstone to Sell Half of 14-Property Platform to Nedbank
Burstone Nedbank property platform: Nedbank Property Partners will buy 50% of a 14-property South African fund for about US$41.6 million.
September 28, 2026
Kenya Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Biggest Market for Deals
The Kenya M&A market jumped 670.5% to US$1.44bn in H1 2026 while Nigeria's fell 88.9% to US$105.8m, on new DealMakers...
September 1, 2026
Nedbank Cleared to Buy Two Thirds of Kenya’s NCBA for US$842 Million
Kenya's central bank has approved Nedbank's R13.9 billion (US$842 million) acquisition of up to 66% of NCBA Group. What shareholders...
September 1, 2026
Ecobank Shrinks Its Board and Drops the Term Limit for Directors
The Ecobank ETI board falls from 15 seats to 12, and the nine-year cap on non-executive directors is gone. Shareholders...
August 20, 2026
South Africa’s Nedbank Sees Improved Banking Conditions
Nedbank signals improving banking conditions after a broadly flat first half of 2026, supported by easing interest rates, stronger non-interest...
August 4, 2026