The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to double its climate finance commitments for the period 2020-2025, with around US$25bn investment, according to Akinwumi Adesina, president of AfDB
Finance
AfDB releases highlights of 2019 AEO in seven languages
![The main objective of the AEO highlights in local African languages is to ensure accessibility to the information it contains. (Image source: DFID - UK Department for International Development/Flickr)](/images/economy_14m.jpg)
The main objective of the AEO highlights in local African languages is to ensure accessibility to the information it contains. (Image source: DFID - UK Department for International Development/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has published highlights of its flagship publication African Economic Outlook (AEO), in local languages, aiming to ensure their reach to new stakeholders at the local and community levels
Islamic banking set to grow in Africa
There are more than 80 Islamic financial institutions in Africa. (Image source: ayedmoeed/Adobe Stock)
Islamic banking assets are set to increase 10 per cent over the next five years in total African banking assets, according to Moodys
Banque du Caire opens new representative office in UAE
Banque du Caire (BDC) has launched its new representative office in the UAE, with an aim to strengthen its overseas presence
Vista Bank selects Temenos to power its digital transformation across Africa
![Vista Bank chooses cloud-native, cloud-agnostic Temenos Infinity and Temenos T24 Transact to provide innovative, customer-centred banking services. (Image source: Temenos)](/images/1V7A3650.jpg)
Vista Bank chooses cloud-native, cloud-agnostic Temenos Infinity and Temenos T24 Transact to provide innovative, customer-centred banking services. (Image source: Temenos)
Vista Group has partnered with Temenos, the banking software company, to power its digital transformation journey