AFRICA · FINANCE

Key Facts

—Profit up 30%: Net income reached US$534.7 million in the first half of 2026, up from US$412.7 million a year earlier.

—More lending: Net loans and advances rose 5.7% to US$35.4 billion, from US$33.5 billion at the end of 2025.

—Interest income: Net interest income rose 22% to US$1.0 billion, from US$0.84 billion.