08/30/2019
Elumelu Challenges Japan – “Partner with us in Empowering African Entrepreneurs”
Mr. Elumelu’s statement captured his vision of a relationship between Japan and Africa, which prioritises economic and shared prosperity.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/30/2019
'Catastrophes' and hail damage dent Santam profit - but MiWay sees good growth
This is compared to a profit of R61m last year
08/29/2019
Nigerian Diaspora and Remittances: Transparency and market development
How large is the Nigerian Diaspora is anyone’s guess.
08/29/2019
Priorities to accelerate Africa’s technology transformation journey
South Africa endorses the focus on science, technology, and innovation as a priority theme for TICAD 7
08/29/2019
MUFG signs memorandum of understanding with African export-import bank
MUFG has led Afreximbank’s fund mobilisation activities in the international capital and loans markets
08/29/2019
De Beers gem sales keep falling as buyers allowed to say no
Clients are waiting for polished demand to pick up and are trying to buy as little as possible
08/28/2019
KENYA: Property billionaires feel the pinch as real estate slumps
The Kenyan real estate sector is increasingly becoming a miserable story of tears and shattered dreams
08/28/2019
State Capture: Why Kenya Has Been Unable to Slay the Corruption Dragon
In this four-part series, WACHIRA MAINA explains how “state capture elites” have undermined anti-corruption efforts and why, despite decades of reforms and numerous commissions of inquiry, corruption remains an enduring element of Kenyan polit
08/27/2019
Zim financial reforms hammer banks' balance sheets
"In cases where the banks have net liabilities denominated in foreign currency (this) resulted in a larger increase in liabilities than assets," said the analysts in the report.
08/27/2019
Jamaican economy grew by 1% in June quarter - PIOJ
Growth in the economy was however negatively affected by drought conditions, which led to a 2.5 per cent contraction of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry.
08/27/2019
70 percent of bank customers ‘are living beyond their means’
The poll says Kenyans have borrowed enormous sums from local banks to finance lifestyles they can not afford.
08/26/2019
How diamond tycoon Beny Steinmetz lost his shine ‘in difficult places’
Davis’s optimism may have been misplaced: the controversy has not been laid to rest.
08/26/2019
How 20pc share offer rule starves Uganda’s bourse of public listings
The 20 per cent share requirement is deemed sufficient by capital markets regulators for substantial allocation of shares to various investor categories and vibrant secondary market trading, experts say.
08/26/2019
This is how South Africa’s new demerit system will hit your insurance
“The highest risk is that drivers could lose their licenses due to speed fines (even minor ones) which could potentially mean that their existing motor policies will not respond or that they will not be able to get motor insurance.
08/25/2019
UK aid to break down barriers for female entrepreneurs in Africa
International Development Secretary Alok Sharma announces significant increase in support to empower female entrepreneurs and businesswomen across Africa.
08/25/2019
South Africa: Pensioners oppose prescribed assets plan
"If we could have trusted the government, this might have been an option," Stemmet said. "But we cannot trust this government; there would be a negative return on any money invested in Eskom or any other state-owned enterprise."
08/22/2019
The holes in employer pension funds
Many see the benefit as a detraction from their pay rather than a personal-wealth gain – and for good reason.
08/22/2019
Mozambique joins African Export and Import Bank
The chairman of the bank told African Union heads of state and government last July that the bank will set up a US$1 billion fund to support the implementation of the free trade agreement in Africa.
08/22/2019
Standard Bank Top Women Awards nod to UKZN SARChI chair
The 16th annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards were announced at a gala dinner in Johannesburg on 15 August, attended by business and government leaders, VIPs and members of the media.
08/22/2019
Okorocha claims leaving N6b for retirees’ entitlements
“This issue of garnishee order is not true. It is a way of carrying money with people and sharing for election. It is a way of taking away N28b. It does not exist,”