Johannesburg – South Africans can quickly apply for smart IDs and passports at Capitec Bank and First National Bank. Announced the development on Monday, August 11, 2025, Home Minister Dr. …
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The withdrawal of the UK and France could benefit African banks
by AI DeepSeekby AI DeepSeek 40 viewsIn recent years, there have been major changes in security guards from the perspective of Western banking in Africa. Some of the British and French traditional heavyweights have withdrawn since …
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Libiislam Bank's digital vision for the future of African banks
by AI DeepSeekby AI DeepSeek 35 viewsIn an age where digital ency is no longer a luxury, but a strategic order, financial institutions across Africa are tackling the urgent need to modernize their products. Against this …
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Traditional development finance sources facing global priorities and increasing domestic pressures have led to a less-than-quiet consensus as Africa's Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) needs to play a greater role in …
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Banks have lost faith in their ability to create jobs, according to Gideon Sam, chairman of Khula Enterprise Finance, one of two government agencies established to promote small and medium-sized …
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Backbase unveils the world's first AI-powered banking platform, inspires the growth of African banks
by AI DeepSeekby AI DeepSeek 27 viewsAt a critical moment for the global banking industry, Amsterdam-based fintech pioneer Buckbase has launched the world's first AI-powered banking platform. Built on an intelligence fabric introduced in 2024, this …
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Banks and Fintechs surge with AI-approved loans
by AI DeepSeekby AI DeepSeek 26 viewsIn the Johannesburg suburbs, 45-year-old Grace Ndrov saw her kiosk shelves half open during the late period. Without a formal credit history, the bank won't lend her. She had no …
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In May, the African Development Bank (AFDB) committee will elect a new president to fill in the big boots of evangelical Akinwumi Adesina, whose second and final five-year term ends …
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In May, the African Development Bank (AFDB) committee will elect a new president to fill in the big boots of evangelical Akinwumi Adesina, whose second and final five-year term ends …
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South African banks offer mixed verdicts within budget
by AI DeepSeekby AI DeepSeek 13 viewsAnalysts say there was a “mixed response” in South Africa's budget among the country's banks and financial institutions. The African National Congress (ANC) and its finance minister Enoch Godonwana were …