Managers of Wealth Africa

Ghana inflation eases to 9.4% lowest level since August 2021

Government statistician Alhassan Iddrisu told a press conference that the decline was driven primarily by easing food prices compared to non-food prices.

South Africa bleeds 230,000 jobs

Total employment decreased by 80,000 or 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, from 10,589,000 in March 2025 to 10,509,000 in June 2025.

Major international banks are exiting South Africa

This imbalance has contributed to a string of high-profile exits, most recently the winding down of HSBC’s operations.

Meet the female CEOs at the helm of Africa’s banking sector

Nigeria leads with nine, followed by Kenya, Rwanda

Empowering South African women through comprehensive insurance

As South Africa prepares to celebrate Women’s month this August, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the evolving role of women in society–particularly as financial leaders and caregivers

South Africa asks business to help rescue ailing Johannesburg

‘There’s such a vast interest in the city as an economic hub — to see it decline is very, very problematic,’ Adrian Gore said.

SAB chief warns business cannot sit on the G20 sidelines

‘Africa doesn’t need charity; it offers leadership’ – SAB’s Richard Rivett-Carnac.

Nigeria’s headline inflation continues to ease

The softer m/m headline reading was primarily driven by a m/m deceleration in food inflation

Economy grows 6.3% in 2nd quarter - Driven by services, industry

The non-oil nominal GDP was valued at GH¢313 billion in the quarter, a rise from GH¢244.7 billion in the second quarter of last year.

Cash still in huge demand in South Africa

The SARB has stated its ambitions to make the country less dependent on cash, with digital payments seen as safer and more cost-effective.

After work hour warning for employers in South Africa

Australia is the latest country to formally adopt these rights.

DMB credit extension slows on policy headwinds

The q/q decline continues to reflect tight monetary conditions due to the elevated interest rate environment

More wealthy South Africans are buying houses in one of Europe’s small coastal countries

AfDB and the path to a truly African Bank

Like any other public institution, the politics of emergence of the occupiers of the top position in the bank is inextricably tied to the powers welded by those who pull the strings.

South Africa could finally get some good news next week

Q2 of 2025 saw energy, mining, and manufacturing improve, supported by little to no load shedding and driven by reasonable global demand and rising domestic demand.

I built my wealth from scratch, rejected inheritance – Dangote

In a recent interview, the business magnate noted that although both sides of his family were affluent, he chose to forge his own path instead of depending on family wealth.

Big inflation announcement for South Africa coming soon

The announcement follows some friction between National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank over the target.

Stable inflation outlook amid supply side pressures

Complementing this trend, the share of respondents expecting higher inflation declined to 33.5% in June from 35.9% in May.

Robust growth in CIT receipts in Q4 2024

The total CIT receipts comprise both domestic and foreign CIT payments, with domestic collections

Uganda Development Bank Managing Director on the challenges facing DFIs

Patricia Ojangole speaks to the imperative of low cost and patient capital and effective management in helping to fulfil DFI mandates.

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