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Africa’s Fintech Makeover
Telecoms and local start-ups are bringing digital banking to underserved areas of the continent, often in partnership with traditional banks. But working together isn’t always easy.
Africa
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Africa’s Top Companies
South Africa and Egypt are the biggest contributors to this year’s list—but their prospects are diverging.
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African Finance Transformed
From Cape Town to Cairo, digital banking is the buzzword as incumbents and newcomers vie for a young, tech-savvy population.
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Catching Africa On The Upswing
Africa has been waiting for the US to launch a new wave of investment. But is Washington willing to help?
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Plenty Of Ambition
Phillipine Mtikitiki, general manager of the East & Central Africa Franchise for Coca-Cola and president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya, talks about Africa’s “infinite promise” and investment from the US and China.
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Africa Converging
The regional economy is expanding, but a global slowdown and a continuing infrastructure deficit stand in the way of faster growth.
News
High Hurdles For Sudan’s New Leader
A revolution toppledOmar al-Bashir and now a caretaker government is trying to guide the country to democracy.
Features
Battered But Unbowed: Q&A With Libyan Central Bank Governor Saddek Omar El Kaber
Saddek Omar El Kaber, governor of the Central Bank of Libya, talks about navigating through turmoil, and the need for strong stable institutions.
Features
Constant Evolution: Q&A With Morocco Central Bank Governor Abdellatif Jouhari
Morocco’s central bank governor, Abdellatif Jouhari, talks about how Bank Al-Maghrib is adapting to new roles and greater inclusivity.
Features
Lender Of Last Resort: Q&A With Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Head John Mangudya
John Mangudya, head of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, describes his efforts to move the bank away from the quasi-fiscal activities that distracted it from its core mission.
Country Report
Ghana: Sustaining Growth Momentum
Ghana has been one of Africa’s star performers, boosted by expanding oil production. But currency volatility, foreign-investor jitters and an upcoming election pose challenges.