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African Bank Group celebrates 50 years with 15% Profit Growth.

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GUEST – Kennedy Bungane – CEO of African Bank

We are joined in studio by Kennedy Bungane, CEO of African Bank Group, as the institution marks its 50th anniversary with a solid set of interim results and continued strategic momentum.



For the six months ending 31 March 2025, African Bank reported a 15% increase in net profit after tax to R202 million, driven by strong execution of its Excelerate strategy. The results underscore the Group’s successful evolution into a fully-fledged, diversified banking institution, now serving over 6.1 million customers across personal and business segments
26 May 2025 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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