
Top South African bank eyes African expansion
FirstRand is exploring opportunities in southern and western Africa as the continent’s biggest bank by market value looks to grow their contribution to earnings.
SATURDAY, 07 MARCH 2026, 16:45

FirstRand is exploring opportunities in southern and western Africa as the continent’s biggest bank by market value looks to grow their contribution to earnings.

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