EXPLAINER – Where did it go wrong with Ithala Bank?

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GUEST - Sinesipho Maninjwa - Independent analyst

Ithala Bank, a state-owned bank in South Africa, has had its fair share of challenges over the years, both in terms of governance and financial stability. The difficulties the bank has faced can be traced back to a combination of internal management issues, external economic conditions, and broader systemic problems in the South African financial sector.

21 Jan 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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