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flag Nedbank gains approval to buy 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group, bypassing a full takeover, to expand in East Africa.

flag Nedbank has received approval from Kenyan regulators to acquire a 66% stake in NCBA Group, bypassing a mandatory 100% takeover offer. flag The R14 billion deal, pending final approvals, marks Nedbank’s strategic push into East Africa after exiting West Africa. flag Over 77% of NCBA’s shares are under irrevocable commitments, and the bank will remain listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. flag The acquisition aims to expand digital banking, boost regional growth, and strengthen access to capital, with potential expansion into countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia.

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