Managers of Wealth Africa

Ten curious things about the Absa-Bankorp-Sarb lifeboat

The leaked Public Protector’s report into the matter.

Oxfam’s ‘rich list’ includes some of the most generous men on earth on earth

This wealth concentration is up from last year, Oxfam says, when the charity’s researchers said that the top 62 billionaires were worth the same as poorest half the world.

African female entrepreneurs fighting their way to the top

The extent of the presence of female entrepreneurs is, however, not spread equally across all African countries.

How deep is China’s love for Africa?

It addresses key myths that have overshadowed international trade and foreign policy between the two regions for close to two decades.

The Africa Rising Narrative Should Fall

The continent chooses should be a reflection of actual facts on the ground not window-dressing to make everyone feel safe.

The money – with a cool head, warns Thuli over Absa probe

Her statements were seemingly aimed at groups like the Black First Land First.

AfDB President Adesina Campaigns for Better Finance for Africa

As demonstrated by an independent evaluation conducted by the United Nations Development Program.

RESEARCH: Are billionaires feeling the pressure?

UBS/PwC Billionaires Report

Just 8 men own same wealth as half the world

The report outlines how the super-rich use a network of tax havens to avoid paying their fair share of tax

Rosabon wins Middle East, Africa’s 2016 best wealth manager

It shows that our dedication and commitment to ensuring better access to affordable financial products.

South Africa: Gupta Allies Clear Hurdle to Buy Bank

The Guptas hope to prove in court papers this week that there is a conspiracy against its businesses in South Africa

Africa: Dewji Listed Africa's Youngest Billionaire

The other 10 youngest billionaires in Africa are from Nigeria (5), Egypt (3) South Africa (1) and Morocco (1) with the average of below 63 years.

Dangote still Africa’s richest man despite massive losses

Nigerian business magnate, Aliko Dangote, remains the richest man on the African continent for the seventh consecutive year

Emerging markets still deprived of fit-for-purpose financial systems

These are the main findings of a new PwC Project Blue report ‘Geared up for growth

PWC: Nigeria’s financial system showing least progress

The report however said Nigeria and six others have performed well on private sector lending.

Britain’s new African empire

The ‘Scramble for Africa’ is proceeding apace

How SA companies are now Africanised

I’ve thought for ages that companies in general are delivering a lower standard of service and quality than we’ve been used to over the years

AfDB to Host First Edition of the Africa Resilience Forum

The Forum is organized in partnership with several institutions.

Mixed realities of African retail

As most young Africans prefer to live in cities, the retail potential on demographics and urbanisation alone, is quite significant.

SA banks reverse woes in 2016

Standard Bank outperforms peers, experts see value in banking stocks amid continued uncertainty.

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