Benedict Oramah: International trade is a game of survival of the fittest
In a wide-ranging interview, Professor Benedict Oramah, the President of Afreximbank, shares his philosophical insights on Africa’s place in the world today.
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Oliver Andrews: Tempered by ice and fire
As Oliver Andrews, one of Africa’s most iconic business leaders, passes on the baton at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), he speaks to New African Editor Anver Versi about his life and work.
Ismail Ahmed: Taking remittances to a new level
Somali entrepreneur Ismail Ahmed set up World Remit just 10 years ago. Today it is one of the most successful money transfer companies in the world. Profile by Omar Ben Yedder.
The rise and rise of Access Bank
Access Bank has risen to become Nigeria’s biggest bank and is rapidly becoming a major force across the continent. Dianna Games spoke to MD Herbert Wigwe to find out more about the bank’s growth strategy
Top Banker Tidjane Thiam ‘astonished’ by Black janitor act at party
Credit Suisse has apologised for a performance by a Black dancer as a janitor sweeping the floor at a party attended by its former CEO, Ivorian Tidjane Thiam
Changing a century’s worth of heritage to look towards the future of the Absa Group
Separation from Barclays PLC has allowed Absa to roll out a new brand reflecting its identity as an African bank. Marie Jamieson describes its rebranding journey