Wema Bank full-year profit rises 47%
Wema Bank reported a 47 per cent rise in its full-year profit after tax for 2018. Ademola Adebise, Managing Director & CEO of Wema Bank joins CNBC Africa to break down their…
Twilight of combustion engine comes for Germany
We may be witnessing the end of the internal combustion engine. As more and more consumers and investors make the shift to electric vehicles, will Germany’s auto makers be able to adapt…
French tourism at record high in 2018 despite Yellow Vest protests
French tourism at record high in 2018 despite Yellow Vest protests.…
In crowded South African township, shack-dwellers ask: “why vote?”
After years of unfulfilled promises, South African shack-dweller Johanna Ditsela is disillusioned with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and may not vote in next month's national election.…
Zimbabwe plans to introduce currency ‘In Next 12 Months’: FM Ncube
Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube discusses the nation's currency regime, help needed from foreign institutions and investors, and plans for introducing a new currency.…
Ancelotti confident Napoli can turn tie around at home
Carlo Ancelotti is confident Napoli can overturn a first leg deficit against Arsenal in the second leg at home next week in the Europa League.…
Taliban announce spring offensive as Afghanistan peace talks continue
Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan have announced the start of their spring fighting season despite ongoing peace pushes. The declaration is largely symbolic, as their deadly attacks have continued through the winter.…
Togo’s football fans call for removal of coach after AFCON qualifier loss
Dozens of Togolese football fans took to the streets in the capital Lome, to express their disappointment and call for the removal of the nation's football team coach, Claude Le Roy following…
Seizing Today’s investment opportunities in the Middle East and beyond
Bloomberg’s Claudia Maedler sits down with Standard Chartered Bank UAE CEO Rola Abu Manneh, Abu Dhabi Financial Group CEO Jassim Alseddiqi, and Investcorp Co-CEO Rishi Kapoor at the Bloomberg Invest Summit in…
Mnuchin and waters clash over ending house hearing
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin clashed with Maxine Waters, the chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee over ending a Hearing on Tuesday after more than three hours of testimony.…