10/30/2017
Limited research investment hinders Africa's tech SDGs
The UN says currently Africa spends less than 0.5% of its GDP on R&D, compared with more than 1% in the developing region as a whole and 2% in the developed regions.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/30/2017
Global assets under management to double by 2025 as the world’s population ages, study says
As the world's population starts to live longer, there's one industry set to capitalize on retirement plans.
10/30/2017
South Africa: Organised Philanthropy Has the Potential to Grow the Sector
This has played out through the formation of large numbers of philanthropic networks in a range of geographies and specific affinity groups.
10/26/2017
Nigeria’s Infrastructure Projects Fall Short On Accessing N354bn Pension Assets Funding
Nigeria’s PFAs are mostly invested in Federal Government securities – FGN Bonds, Treasury Bills (T-Bills), and Agency Bonds even though financial analysts believe this investment structure is mainly driven by regulation.
10/25/2017
Report urges doubling of infrastructure investment in Africa
Over the last fiscal year, the IFC said its advisory services spending in Africa reached $65m
10/24/2017
People’s Pension Trust leads industry research with funding from World Bank
It is common knowledge there are limited solutions for long-term financial needs of low-income people in sub-Saharan Africa.
10/23/2017
Cut the risk: how to invest offshore but keep your money in SA
Here’s something useful that many investors do not realise
10/23/2017
Pension systems at risk of creating inter-generational equity issues
The Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index shows that South Africa needs to deal with issues of coverage, mandatory contributions and increased preservation to improve its pension system
10/23/2017
Where Are The Highest Paying Jobs In Africa?
If you’re searching where in Africa you can find well-paying jobs.
10/22/2017
Is India enhancing its relationship with Africa?
It was under the former Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh, that the first India-Africa Forum Summit was organised in 2008.
10/22/2017
HSBC growth strategy for women executives pays off
Women occupy 5 top positions at bank’s regional office
10/20/2017
Nigeria: Judges, Bankers Caution Against Use of Virtual Currencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria Barred Deposit Money Banks And All Other Financial Institutions From the Operation of Any Form of Virtual Currencies
10/20/2017
Chiejina: Govt Must Sustain Pension Reforms
Everything about pensions in Nigeria were scattered in various documents
10/20/2017
Making Africa Look Good
The vision behind my brand is to empower women of all ages, of all backgrounds and race to feel beautiful at all times through the power of beauty and makeup.
10/19/2017
FINCA accelerating financial inclusion through FinTech innovation in Tanzania
The bank is currently running an awareness campaign showcasing the importance of saving and educating customers on how the new technology works
10/19/2017
Wealth Before Health? Why Intellectual Property Laws Are Facing A Counterattack
Emerging Economies Are Right To Lead The Pushback Against Patenting Standards
10/19/2017
SA has lost its special allure, say Japanese
Kenya, Nigeria and SA are ranked as Jetro’s top three investment destinations.
10/19/2017
The job of a financial planner
Financial advisors need to persuade clients to face reality, and stay in their investments to achieve long-term returns.
10/18/2017
Africa key to feeding nine billion people by 2050
Betting on Africa to Feed the World
10/18/2017
We need forensic audit on CIPF operations: Pensioners
They never received anything from the fund since that time.