Deals of the Year 2021 – Africa

African lenders post sluggish growth

Moroccan banks post strong growth as inflation drops and currency holds firm

Devaluation of the naira sees Nigerian lenders tumble

New president’s economic reforms hit capitalisation and assets

Standard Bank continues dominance of South African banking

Weaker rand and sluggish domestic economy impact local lenders’ rankings

Zambian neobank Lupiya wrestles with gender parity as it plans expansion

The microfinance provider is targeting other markets in southern Africa