Standard Chartered Botswana Exit Standard Chartered has confirmed it will fully exit its operations in Botswana. This decision marks a shift from the previous plan to only sell its retail and wealth management divisions. The bank now intends to divest its entire franchise including the profitable corporate and investment banking units. This move ends a...
Government Grants for SMEs South Africa Accessing funding remains one of the biggest challenges for small and medium enterprises in South Africa. While loans and private investment are well-known, many business owners miss out on small business grants South Africa provides through government and public agencies. Grants are non-repayable funds that support growth, equipment purchases,...
How to Prepare a Bank Loan Application Introduction Applying for a bank loan is a formal financial process that requires accurate information, proper documentation, and realistic planning. Many small businesses are rejected because applications are incomplete or do not clearly show how the loan will be repaid. This article explains how to prepare a bank...
Access to funding is a common constraint for small and medium enterprises in Zimbabwe. This guide gives a practical, step-by-step path for business owners who need capital. It covers the main funding options, required documents, expected timelines, sample lenders, and a clear application checklist you can use immediately. Join our WhatsApp Group Funding options Also...
Nigeria aircraft components Nigeria is making a strategic push into Nigeria aviation manufacturing, marking what could become a major shift in the country’s industrial and economic direction. The government has set out an ambitious plan to begin local production of aircraft components as part of a broader move to modernise the aviation sector and reduce...
The International Monetary Fund has revised down its growth outlook for Zambia. The IMF now projects real GDP growth of 5.2 percent in 2025 and 5.8 percent in 2026. The change reflects a clear concern. The agency says limited hydropower generation and periodic load management will weigh on non-mining economic activity. Zambia’s overall performance shows...
President Ramaphosa met EU leaders in Sandton ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The trilateral talks with the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen focused on stronger economic and political ties. The meeting reinforced South Africa’s role on the global stage. It also...
ZIMBABWE and ZAMBIA must move from simple trade ties to joint industrialisation, ZimTrade chief executive Allan Majuru said at the Zimbabwe–Zambia Business Forum. He called on Zimbabwe and Zambia to focus on building industries together. The goal is to create value, not just move products across the border. This shift matters for jobs, exports and...