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    Africa’s Fintech Leaders Convene in Kigali as I&M Bank Champions Trust, Innovation in Digital Finance

    Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

    The Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 was held at the Kigali Convention Centre, from March 10-12, drawing global attention to Africa’s rapidly evolving digital finance landscape. The three-day forum brought together…

    Kenny Fihla’s bold tech-led retail reset sees him tap Sitoyo Lopokoiyit to power Absa’s next phase of reinvention.

    What Absa Group’s Hiring of M-PESA’s Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Reveals About Kenny Fihla’s Strategic Intentions

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

    Hardly two weeks after Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla concluded a high-level working visit to Nairobi, Kenya, the Group this week announced that it had hired Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as its…

    Innovative Interventions Ensuring Cross-border Banking keeps pace with growing trade and travel across East Africa

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026

    Cross-border banking is an important feature of the global financial system. This explains why banks are expanding beyond their home countries, to follow and accommodate customers, be able to finance…

    Standard Bank Group Reshuffles Regional Leadership: Oigara Succeeds Mweheire as East Africa Chief, Francis Karuhanga to Lead South & Central Africa

    Brian KwesigaCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

    Standard Bank Group has announced a significant leadership realignment across its Africa Regions portfolio, appointing new Regional Chief Executives (RCEs) to spearhead growth in key markets and drive greater operational…

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