ZIMBABWE’S NEW BANKNOTE WITH WITHDRAWAL LIMIT

ZIMBABWE’S NEW BANKNOTE WITH WITHDRAWAL LIMIT

Zimbabwe’s new banknote is as a result of the currency shortage in the country.

The new Zimbabwe 2 and 5 dollar notes will reduce the cash shortage in the country but the limitation as regards to its withdrawal is raising worrying concern among Zimbabweans. The bank insisted that withdrawal of …

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PICTURES OF AFRICA50 INFRASTRUCTURE EVENTS IN RWANDA

PICTURES OF AFRICA50 INFRASTRUCTURE EVENTS IN RWANDA

Africa50 is an infrastructure investment platform that contributes to Africa’s growth . This is through developing and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding, with differentiated financial returns and impact. The two-day General ShareHolder Meeting is from 9-10 july in Kigali, Rwanda.

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INVESTORS TO INVEST IN CBE TREASURY-BILLS

INVESTORS TO INVEST IN CBE TREASURY-BILLS

Central bank of Egypt (CBE) to offer 23 investors treasury bills (T-bills).

Over twenty-nine foreign and domestic investors has offer to invest in the Central bank of Egypt (CBE) treasury bills (T-bills). The T-bill which was issued out this week will allow bank to subscribe with a minimum of US$100,000.…

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AFRICA’S FINANCE MINISTERS MEET IN WASHINGTON DC

AFRICA’S FINANCE MINISTERS MEET IN WASHINGTON DC

G-24 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ are currently Meeting in Washington DC. These leaders will be attending the World Bank/International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings. Most importantly, they will be deliberating on how to ensure economic growth benefits the many and not the few. Most African countries suffer from

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GLOBAL GRADUATE FINANCE AT BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO, NIGERIA

GLOBAL GRADUATE FINANCE AT BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO, NIGERIA

British American Tobacco (BAT) has an exciting opportunity for Global Graduates to join our Finance team in Nigeria. At BAT, we bring together the world’s brightest and best minds, that’s why we value uniqueness.

Job Title:  Global Graduate Finance

Job Number:  16046

Country: Nigeria
Location: Lagos
Function: Finance
Level: Graduate

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Battle for influence in African infrastructure lending

Battle for influence in African infrastructure lending
China and United States to battle for influence in African infrastructure lending
 
New research from global law firm Baker McKenzie with data provider IJGlobal shows that development finance lending from state-backed institutions is the most important component of infrastructure funding in sub-Saharan Africa. The battle for influence on the continent
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CHINA OFFERING US$60bn IN FINANCING FOR AFRICA

CHINA OFFERING US$60bn IN FINANCING FOR AFRICA

China to support African development with US$60 billion

China president Xi Jinping yesterday said the Chinese government will be financing Africa with US$60 billion. He added that Chinese companies will also  invest  at least US$10 billion over the next three years. He made this statement at the opening ceremony of  …

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AfDB AWARDS BEST AFRICAN FINANCE MINISTER TO GHANA

AfDB AWARDS BEST AFRICAN FINANCE MINISTER TO GHANA

Ghana Finance Minister receives African Finance Minister of the year award.

At the annual meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Busan, South Korea, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta was named African Finance Minister of the year.

This award is in recognition of the recent positive performance of Ghana’s …

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South African software developers are in high demand

South African software developers are in high demand

South African software developers that service the financial sector are in high demand locally and internationally as they capitalize on expertise gleaned from operating in one of the most sophisticated banking and advanced mobile tech environments in the world.

The country’s highly progressive banking system, good technical skills, mobile know-how …

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