12/15/2015
According to the Search for Returns survey, 80 percent of the investors expect African private equity to outperform African listed equity over the coming decade. CEO of SAVCA, Erika van der Merwe, explains how the asset class presents a healthy opportunit
12/15/2015
Slowing growth, financial market instability and political turmoil — could South Africa be the next major emerging market to follow Brazil and lose its investment grade rating?
12/14/2015
Our Top 10 CEOs were selected based on the impact their companies have had on business in Nigeria and their overall contribution to economic growth.
12/14/2015
President Kenyatta spoke as the spotlight on Eurobond took an international dimension and questions asked on the projects the government spent the loan on.
12/14/2015
President Zuma appoints third minister in a week, but rand recovers
12/14/2015
The shockwaves from forced sovereign wealth selling will gut the world's commercial property markets, infrastructure and private equity funds
12/10/2015
To drive higher economic growth South Africa has to stop scoring own goals, and some market commentators feel that the timing and manner of Minister Nene’s removal is in effect an own goal
12/10/2015
The two countries are playing no small role in boosting e-commerce on the continent, offering a much-needed shift that can potentially have a positive impact on both economies
12/08/2015
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12/08/2015
Economists polled by Reuters had reached consensus on a 4 percent deficit in the third quarter.
12/08/2015
Rand weakness and pessimism over economic environment push move to overseas.
12/07/2015
The decision means there is at least a one-in-three chance that South Africa will end up with a speculative credit rating within the next year or two
12/07/2015
The proviso, though, is that we should do it with open minds and eyes.
12/07/2015
Hendrik du Toit's R78-million bonus raised eyebrows this
12/07/2015
Improving infrastructure is not only critical for economic growth in Africa but essential for ensuring the improved wellbeing of its people.
12/04/2015
Dewji, 40, is the fourth man to be named Person of the Year.
12/03/2015
The global ultra-high-net-worth population is larger than ever and is on pace to continuously grow, according to a new report by Wealth-X and UBS.
12/03/2015
As Africa’s middle class continues to grow, proper timing will allow brands to capitalize on the new consumer segment.
12/02/2015
There's no cash crisis in Africa.
12/02/2015
White fences and manicured lawns surround the villas of an elegant housing estate in Ethiopia, a potent symbol of the emerging elite in a country better known for drought and famine.