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"In Kenya leaders such as Annastacia Kimtai of KCB Bank Kenya and Nasim Devji of Diamond Trust Bank are redefining what leadership in East Africas banking industry looks like. South Africas FirstRand Egypts Kuwait Finance House and Rwandas Bank of Kigali also count women at the helm signaling a broader shift towards gender diversity in African boardrooms. Read the full story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FinanceinAF/status/1972666051876774301) [@FinanceinAF](/creator/x/FinanceinAF) 2025-09-29T14:13Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Ethiopia just made a historic move opening its banking sector to foreign players for the first time ever. The National Bank of Ethiopia has approved new rules allowing international banks to operate in the country and the continents biggest names Standard Bank Ecobank Equity Bank and KCB are already lining up. With a population of over XXX million and only XX% of adults owning a bank account Ethiopia presents one of Africas biggest untapped financial markets. But the path isnt straightforward currency instability strict controls and government oversight remain key challenges. Whoever gets in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FinanceinAF/status/1981011270967939362) [@FinanceinAF](/creator/x/FinanceinAF) 2025-10-22T14:54Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"How much Nigerian Access Holdings is paying for Kenyas National Bank Access Holdings Plc Nigerias biggest banking group by assets will pay $XXXXX million (179.1 billion) to complete the acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from KCB Group Plc according to its latest financial report released on Friday. Read the full story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FinanceinAF/status/1982756462460903605) [@FinanceinAF](/creator/x/FinanceinAF) 2025-10-27T10:29Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"Africas monetary divide: How central bank rates stack up in 2025 Benchmark interest rates across Africa range from a percentage of XX% in Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to just XXXX% in Central Bank of Seychelles. In inflation and currency pressured economies like Nigeria (27%) Malawi (26%) and Ghana (21.5%) central banks remain hawkish focusing on stabilising exchange rates and anchoring inflation expectations. By contrast countries like Botswana (1.9%) Morocco (2.25%) and Algeria (2.75%) operate in low-inflation environments and have more accommodative monetary policies designed to support"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FinanceinAF/status/1980259532686123456) [@FinanceinAF](/creator/x/FinanceinAF) 2025-10-20T13:07Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"Seychelles keeps policy rate unchanged as inflation stays near zero The Central Bank of Seychelles has maintained its key policy rate at XXXX% for the fourth consecutive quarter citing the need to continue supporting domestic growth amid subdued inflation and a stable macroeconomic outlook. In a statement released last week the bank said the decision to keep the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged followed its Board meeting on September XX 2025. Read the full story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FinanceinAF/status/1981011742831354254) [@FinanceinAF](/creator/x/FinanceinAF) 2025-10-22T14:56Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"Zimbabwe still isnt in Africas Top XXX banks: Heres why Despite promising signs of economic recovery Zimbabwes banking sector faces deep structural challenges. Years of hyper-inflation currency uncertainty and dwindling investor confidence have eroded bank balance sheets and excluded the country from the 2025 ranking of Africas largest banks (measured by Tier X capital). Read the full insight:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FinanceinAF/status/1983473091389841662) [@FinanceinAF](/creator/x/FinanceinAF) 2025-10-29T09:56Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"Payment switches: the backbone of Nigerias digital payments system. Switches quietly route and validate every card swipe bank transfer and POS payment and choosing the right partner is critical for any bank or fintech scaling in Nigeria. Major players like Interswitch UPSL Etranzact and NIBSS dominate the rails and operating a switch means meeting heavy capital licensing and resilience requirements (CBN switching licences demand substantial paid-up capital and strict operational controls). Read the operators playbook for integration partner selection and run-time reliability:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FinanceinAF/status/1983473301436436755) [@FinanceinAF](/creator/x/FinanceinAF) 2025-10-29T09:57Z XXX followers, XXX engagements