Origins, purpose of a central bank

What was our goal as a civilisation when we created a central bank and set it to be an integral institution across our societies? This question, with seemingly obvious answers, may evoke ridicule than curiosity.

‘Corporates are not using blockchain technology’

If a recent poll conducted by KPMG is anything to go by, blockchain technology still has a way to go in terms of corporate adoption in the tax and finance world.

African economies suffer effects of economic crisis

The growth story in Sub-Saharan Africa in the past few years has been one of faltering recovery from the worst economic crisis of the past two decades.

Padenga diversifying into macadamia?

Crocodile skins and meat producer Padenga Holdings Limited is mulling diversifying into an alternative export-oriented business that should enhance the company’s export earnings.

Vast Resources restructures balance sheet

Diversified mining group Vast Resources Plc says the selling off of its stake in its linchpin Zimbabwean gold asset is part of a broader strategy to restructure.