insert_link Africa Mauritius’ next growth phase: a new plan is needed as the tax haven era fades By Pritish Behuria, University of Manchester Mauritians will head to the polls by November 2024 and politicians are considering the economic direction of the island country. For the last two decades, the country’s economic growth has depended heavily on its offshore sector – the provision of financial services by banks to foreign firms. As an isolated country located in the south-western Indian Ocean, Mauritius has […] today18 June, 2024
insert_link Local It is possible to love a bank – Hans On Wednesday 12 June 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans, said that as a Namibian-owned financial institution, Bank Windhoek’s responsibility extends beyond financial services and strives towards the betterment of Namibia through presence and corporate social responsibility. Hans delivered the statement at the launch of the Bank’s new brand campaign titled “Is it possible to love a Bank?”, hosted at Grove Mall in Windhoek. The key […] today14 June, 2024
insert_link Local Bank of Namibia launches the instant payment project to enhance financial inclusion. The Bank of Namibia today officially launched the Instant Payment Project, a pioneering initiative set to revolutionize financial services across Namibia. With a targeted official launch year of 2025, the project aims to significantly broaden financial inclusion by providing essential and affordable financial services to all whilst focusing on the rural and informal sectors which face logistical and financial challenges in accessing conventional banking services. In 2023, the […] today26 April, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Building Trust in Business Transactions Opinion Piece by Thabo Molefe, Head of Africa Regions at TransUnion for consideration Operating a business today is almost impossible without the insights and understanding provided by data. Data enables informed decision- making, problem solving, deeper business and customers insights, and enhances operational efficiency and agility. Data, in the context of a credit bureau, has become integral to the success of many financial services organisations across the […] today15 April, 2024
insert_link Africa The growing role of telco operators in driving financial inclusion through accessible mobile-first financial services. By Robert van Breukelen, COO at Itemate Solutions Africa remains a hotbed of mobile innovation. Telco operators across the continent are stepping in to fill gaps left by lower levels of development in key areas, including banking and financial services. A 2022 report estimated that just over half of Africa's population remained unbanked. The same report found that banks across the continent are investing in digital transformation […] today8 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Women fishers in Makoko, Lagos’s ‘floating slum’, are struggling as breadwinners: education and funding would make a difference Makoko women fish traders waiting to buy fish from fishermen. Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP / Getty Images Ayodele Oloko, University of British Columbia Makoko, a coastal fishing community in Lagos, Nigeria, was established by fishermen in the 19th century. It is considered the world’s largest “floating slum”. There are conflicting figures about its population but it is home to about a million inhabitants living in poor and informal housing built […] today7 February, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 25 January Melvin Angula recently made the move from telecoms to the financial services industry with his appointment as CEO of Letshego Micro Financial Services. Find out more about how the transition has been and what his plans are for the business in this Alexforbes Lead Story. https://iono.fm/e/1399819 today26 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency announces system maintenance The Namibia Revenue Agency has announced that upcoming system maintenance on 13 January 2024 will affect the Integrated Tax Administration System and ASYCUDAWorld systems. NamRa's Chief of Strategic Communications and Support Engagements, Steven Ndorokaze expands. today8 January, 2024
