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[GroundUp] Bank employees signed up new customers at an SGK recruitment site

[The Point] The Central Bank of The Gambia convened a high-level stakeholders' engagement on statistical data compilation, quality, and usage at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

[263Chat] Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has launched its annual nationwide campaign to tackle period poverty by donating reusable sanitary pads and undergarments to schoolgirls in remote communities, with 370 girls at Murembe High School and Chivese Primary School in Bindura becoming the first beneficiaries of this year's programme.

[Premium Times] CBN warned that such action constitutes a violation of the provisions of the CBN Act and undermines confidence in the national currency.

[Premium Times] The witness, a Zenith Bank official, said some of the suspicious transactions linked to Mr Emefiele took place outside the normal banking hours.

[263Chat] Bikita Minerals has invested a cumulative US$383 million in mineral beneficiation projects as it expands value addition at its operations with the government describing the development as a key milestone in Zimbabwe's drive to maximise returns from its mineral wealth.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi County Government has reaffirmed its partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Kenya ahead of the highly anticipated 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on June 30 convened a one-day stakeholders' meeting to begin consultations on the second phase of the National Financial Education Campaign, reaffirming its commitment to improving financial education and advancing financial inclusion across the country.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) is prioritising price stability, financial sector resilience and digital financial inclusion in its five-year strategy as it supports the country's Vision 2050 economic transformation agenda.

[Premium Times] The prosecution witness said the former CBN governor, Mr Emefiele, gave an approval for the alleged fraudulent withdrawal but did not benefit from the proceeds.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Wednesday revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing persistent regulatory violations and failure to meet the minimum conditions required to continue operating as licensed financial institutions.

[Premium Times] On the list of the 46 microfinance banks whose licences were revoked, Kano State accounted for the highest number with 13 banks, followed by Lagos with eight.

[Premium Times] The CBN said the decision became necessary because of one or more regulatory breaches committed by the affected institutions.

[Premium Times] The framework outlines the lender's strategy for supporting Africa's largest economy over the next six years.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamed has resigned after serving the lender for 32 years.In a statement, the bank said Mohamed will leave his position with immediate effect to pursue other career opportunities.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Centenary Bank has launched GonzaPay, a secure, bank-backed digital wallet designed to bridge the gap between cash-heavy transactions and modern digital finance. The new platform is set to expand the bank's digital footprint and bring seamless, affordable financial services directly to Ugandans.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Equity Bank through their support and commitment to Uganda's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are yet again partnering with KPMG and Nation Media Group (NMG) for the 2026 Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey, a flagship initiative designed to generate critical business insights, strengthen enterprise resilience, and unlock sustainable growth opportunities.

[Ghanaian Times] The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced tougher sanctions against customers who issue dud cheques to check the persistent rise in the practice despite earlier measures introduced to curb the offence.

[Leadership] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, payment service banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze all accounts, funds and assets linked to six individuals and four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators recently designated for terrorism financing, as authorities intensify efforts to disrupt financial networks supporting extremist activities.