African Bank has appointed Keketso Motsoene as Chief Executive of its Business and Commercial division, following more than two decades in the banking sector.

Embattled African Bank has appointed Keketso Motsoene as its new chief executive (CEO) for the Business and Commercial division.

Motsoene previously served as managing executive for the Commercial Growth division of Absa Business Banking.

He joins African Bank with over two decades of experience in the banking sector, having served in numerous fields across business and retail banking, as well as private wealth, operations, client coverage and distribution.

Motsoene's appointment comes as African Bank seeks to expand its Business and Commercial operations and increase its focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.