Kwanele Sibanda

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Standard Bank executive leadership update

2 weeks ago | bankingbiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

09-04-25 / Kwanele Sibanda Johannesburg - Standard Bank Group has announced the appointment of Sim Tshabalala as Interim Chief Executive of The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (SBSA) with effect from 8 April 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
Africa Energy Bank gains momentum with capital contributions

3 weeks ago | bankingbiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

02-04-25 / Kwanele Sibanda CAPE TOWN, South Africa - In a significant development for Africa's energy sector, Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB). This milestone represents 44% of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) members to initiate the bank's operations.
AFC scoops six awards at the Global Banking & Markets Africa Awards 2025

4 weeks ago | bankingbiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

28-03-25 / Kwanele Sibanda Cape Town, South Africa - Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent's leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to Africa's financial and capital markets with six prestigious awards at the Global Banking & Markets Africa Awards 2025, presented during the Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Conference in Cape Town.
Discovery Bank making banking more intelligent, personalised, and secure

4 weeks ago | bankingbiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

27-03-25 / Kwanele Sibanda Johannesburg - Discovery Bank announced the latest advancements in its banking features and services, unveiled today at a client and financial adviser launch. Salient additions to Discovery Bank: Vitality Money, the bank's behavioural change programme, now incorporates rewards for financial planning to align clients' short-term goals and long-term aspirations, including estate planning.
Africa Energy Bank gears up for H1 2025 launch

4 weeks ago | bankingbiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

27-03-25 / Kwanele Sibanda Brazzaville, Congo (Republic of the) - Ahead of its H1 2025 launch, the Africa Energy Bank – developed jointly by Afreximbank and the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) – is positioning itself to tackle major challenges in financing, technology and market reliability to accelerate Africa's oil and gas sector development.
Absa Group announces Kenny Fihla as its new Group Chief Executive Officer

1 month ago | bankingbiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

17-03-25 / Kwanele Sibanda Johannesburg - Absa Group Limited today announced that its board of directors has appointed Kenny Fihla, a senior financial services executive with 20 years of experience, as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 17 June 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
KCB Group and Bank of Kigali launch Pan-African Payment and Settlement System

1 month ago | bankingbiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

06-03-25 / Kwanele Sibanda Egypt, Cairo - The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has recorded a significant milestone in its journey towards enhancing financial integration and economic prosperity across Africa with the official launch of the platform by KCB Group in Kenya and Bank of Kigali in Rwanda.
AfDB partners with Interpol to combat financial crime in Africa

2 months ago | bankingbiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

25-02-25 / Kwanele Sibanda ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - The African Development Bank Group has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) today. The Bank Group is the first multilateral development bank to establish such a collaboration with Interpol.
Energy Partners & Aspen enter into R300m CaaS ammonia cooling plant agreement

2 months ago | healthcarebiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

13-02-25 / Kwanele Sibanda Johannesburg - Energy Partners (EP), a leader in innovative energy solutions, has announced a partnership with Aspen Pharmacare (Aspen), the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in the southern hemisphere.
Africanbank achieves Top Employer certification for fourth consecutive year

2 months ago | bankingbiz.co.za | Kwanele Sibanda

12-02-25 / Kwanele Sibanda Johannesburg - African Bank is delighted to announce that it has been certified as a Top Employer for the fourth year in a row, solidifying its reputation as a leader in exceptional people practices. This recognition underscores African Bank's commitment to fostering a progressive, inclusive, and supportive workplace that empowers our colleagues and contributes to broader economic growth.