08/11/2017
Ethiopian public financial institutions asset exceed US$22.5 billion
The asset is 82.64 billion ETB higher as compared with the previous 2015-2016 Ethiopian fiscal year.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/11/2017
Is technology changing what banks do, or just how they do it?
Fintech is putting more influence in the hands of customers.
08/10/2017
Firm sees 25% increased uptake in real estate from diaspora investors
The Refined Investor Series will showcase current and upcoming projects in the residential and commercial segment, at both the luxury and mid market segments.
08/10/2017
There are too many banks in Ghana – Barclays MD
The Managing Director of Barclays Bank Ghana Mrs Patience Akyianu argued that the Bank of Ghana must rather strengthen the existing banks so they function to their ultimate best.
08/09/2017
Development Finance Institutions – catalysing private sector investment in Africa
Incentivising the private sector to invest in Africa’s infrastructure is proving challenging.
08/09/2017
Inside Beijing's new strategy to win African hearts and minds
He plugged it all into a StarTimes set-top box, and turned it on.
08/09/2017
Cape Town’s rich suburbs pass R15 million average price as rents head toward R200,000 a month
High net-worth buyers are just not investing at the same levels in Sandton and even less in Pretoria East
08/08/2017
Nigeria’s creditworthiness improved with stronger economic outlook
The recent recovery in energy prices and the potential for further moderate upside should bode well for the sovereign’s creditworthiness.
08/06/2017
Moody's affirms EADBs Baa3 long-term issuer rating; outlook stable
Moody's Investors Service has today affirmed the East African Development Bank's (EADB or the bank) Baa3 long-term issuer rating and maintained the stable outlook.
08/04/2017
Africa's Biggest Economies Seen Hindering Nedbank's Strategy
Nedbank’s Africa strategy is the least attractive of the South African banks.
08/04/2017
South Africans are Offshoring Their Cash - Will It Cripple the Economy?
Prosperous South Africans of all racial backgrounds who fear for the welfare of their families are delivering a resounding vote of no confidence to their native land.
08/04/2017
West Africa should break bond with euro to survive
Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Guinea quit the CFA arrangement after independence.
08/04/2017
How a sovereign wealth fund can lead black economic transformation
Existing transformation policies are fixated on substituting a white construct for a black one, writes Andile Nomlala
08/03/2017
Local retail investors looking offshore for value amidst political uncertainty
Less than 15% of respondents currently have 50% or more of their money invested in non-Rand equities
08/03/2017
South African retail feeling the pinch as consumer confidence suffers
We know that times have been tough for the consumer.
08/01/2017
World Bank Review Reveals a Weakening of Policy and Institutional Performance in Africa
The overall CPIA score reflects the average of the four areas of the CPIA.
08/01/2017
Accra ranked 10th wealthiest city in Africa
According to the report, the wealthiest city in Africa is Johannesburg (including Sandton) which has 18,200 millionaires and 970 multi-millionaires
08/01/2017
China, Germany eye greater collaboration in Africa
The center aims to promote bilateral economic cooperation in African countries.
07/31/2017
Ethiopia Real Estate: High-End, High In Demand
The sector seems to be seeing another awakening driving by renewed interest in high-end houses.
07/28/2017
The end of Stuttafords: After 159 years, 'Harrods of South Africa' shuts shop
In its flagship store in Johannesburg's Sandton financial district, piles of naked mannequins lay in heaps next to bare shelves