12/23/2018
South Africa’s tech newsmakers of 2018
To see who was behind many of these developments, we compiled a list of the biggest South African ICT newsmakers of 2018.
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/21/2018
Africa's Quest for a Sustainable Future Will Ride On the Back of Resiliency, Financing and Planning Mechanisms
The discussions highlighted and explored important issues and avenues for collaboration between public, private and civil society organisations to mainstream resilience in the continent's urban development.
12/21/2018
Lagos is styling itself as Africa’s cultural capital
Despite low private and public spending in the creative sector, the city’s art scene is growing
12/20/2018
Landmines Kenya faces as debt piles up
“Kenya should continue to be able to service its debt. However, the risks are weighted to the downside,” the consultancy said via email.
12/20/2018
Experts urge 21st century skills for entrepreneurs to drive growth
Research has shown that the most successful intrapreneurs and innovation-led organisations have supportive cultures and structures, and are connected with external partners in extensive innovation ecosystems
12/20/2018
These are some of Africa's wealthiest families
Building a family dynasty is no easy feat.
12/19/2018
CBA-NIC merger would create third-largest bank
If successful, the merger between the two mid-tier banks would create the country’s third-largest bank by assets at Ksh444 billion ($4.44 billion) with a customer base of 38 million.
12/18/2018
Biggest South African tech stories of 2018
On the tech front there were many developments, with 5G starting to gain momentum, Netflix starting to hurt DStv, and digital banks trying to disrupt the old guard.
12/17/2018
A vast African giant wracked by violence
Ahead of presidential elections on December 23, here are some facts about the country.
12/17/2018
The business trends shaping Africa in 2019 -- and beyond
Rapid urbanization will greatly expand the consumer class with disposable incomes
12/14/2018
Brighter outlook predicted for SA stocks in 2019
Claire Walsh, a personal finance director at Schroders, said there was a significant disconnect between what South Africans expected to earn in returns over the coming years and the annual rate of return that they were currently achieving.
12/14/2018
Why the South African economy performs so poorly
It is therefore too early to can see what the results of this initiative will be.
12/14/2018
Empower women to help save Africa from climate change
Africa must unlock the power of its women and girls if it is to adapt to climate change, cope with disasters and build its green energy sector
12/13/2018
South Africa could introduce bank account portability: report
Bank account portability would enable customers to switch banks, while keeping their account number, and not have to open a new account.
12/13/2018
Top five investment tips for a new year
A full personal finance review is the best starting point to see what a most suitable goal for a new year should be.
12/12/2018
Big banks’ staff costs gulp N361.92bn in 9 months
An analysis of the results shows that Zenith Bank’s personnel costs rose by 12. 53 per cent to N51.69billion, in the first nine months of 2018, from N45.93billion in the same period last year.
12/12/2018
Kenya; the regional hub for impact investing
“We appreciate the platform provided by GSG for countries engagement to co-create policy interventions for inclusive and sustainable development through impact investment,” she added.
12/11/2018
Kenya’s global online shopping ranking drops on hacking fears
Nairobi’s score on reliable postal delivery for goods bought online also fell to 27 from 37 previously.
12/11/2018
Analysts laud Kenyan banks merger, say good for expansion
The consolidation would make the bank the second largest in Kenya in terms of market share with a potential of over 30 million customers across the region.
12/11/2018
KPMG South Africa appeals for a second chance
n an open letter published in South African newspapers, KPMG South Africa said the local unit of the auditing giant was “very different” from 18 months ago, after a period of significant introspection and change.