The Banking & Finance community of Mozambique

Africa's five major trends for potential growth

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:56:00 +0200

Population growth, rapid urbanisation, adoption of new technologies, unlocking of abundant resources and the deepening of the financial sector are the five major trends that are set to drive Africa's economic growth, Simon Freemantle, Standard Bank Africa senior analyst, told a media roundtable in Johannesburg, South Africa, yesterday, Thursday 6 October 2011.
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African Banker Awards shorlist announced

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:58:00 +0200

The African Banker Awards have released the shortlist of nominees for the 2011 competition. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the 23rd September in Washington DC, during the World Bank/IMF meetings.
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Unemployment, inflation worries hit consumer confidence

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US: Consumer confidence fell in 25 out of 52 countries in Q4 2010 as hope for a global economic recovery evaporated at the end of last year, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index, which tracks consumer confidence, major concerns and spending intentions among online consumers.
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Refugees can now own bank accounts

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:42:00 +0200

Refugees and asylum permit holders in South Africa will from now on be able apply for bank accounts in the country, the Home Affairs Department announced on Thursday, 11 November 2010.
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Vietnam, Mozambique seek closer ties

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:10:00 +0200

A delegation of Mozambican government officials, including Prime Minister Aires Ali and Deputy Finance Minister Pedro Couto, recently visited Vietnam with the intention to see ties between the two countries strengthened, Aim News has reported.
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Pick n Pay signs agreement with franchise partner in Mozambique

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:05:00 +0200

South African retail giant Pick 'n Pay has signed an agreement with a franchise partner in Mozambique, with stores planned in Mozambique before the end of the year.
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