07/22/2015
The other North Africa
With attention often focused on the fast growing economies in the rest of the region, Mena Fund Manager looks at the investment environment for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/21/2015
Mozambique banking sector attracts the attention of major international banks
The Mozambique banking sector, which has high growth and good business prospects arising from foreign investment in exploration of natural resources
07/21/2015
Africa's Scientific Independence: No More Business as Usual
As a proud African, it gives me enormous pride to witness our beloved continent's economic transformation.
07/21/2015
ENSafrica’s 2015 anti-bribery and corruption survey results
Incidents of bribery have increased, but so has general awareness of anti-bribery compliance among organisations: these were some of the high-level findings of a recent survey conducted by ENSafrica.
07/20/2015
Why you should stay invested offshore
Despite a rescue deal struck this week, there is uncertainty about the future of Greece.
07/20/2015
M&A transactions targeting Sub-Saharan Africa reach $15.3bn in H1 2015
The largest deal with Sub-Saharan African involvement during the first half of 2015 was the $1.2 billion offer from Brait Mauritius for a 90% interest in British retailer New Look.
07/20/2015
M&A transactions of Sub Saharan African targets reached $15.3 billion in H1 2015
Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has released the quarterly investment banking analysis for the Sub Saharan Africa region.
07/17/2015
Kenyan Millionaire Numbers Seen Surging at Double Global Pace
The number of U.S.-dollar millionaires in Kenya will grow at more than double the global rate over the next decade as the economy expands
07/17/2015
Preqin: Hedge funds in the red for the first time in 2015
The Preqin All-Strategies Hedge Fund benchmark was down 0.75% in June 2015, ending its five month streak of positive performance.
07/16/2015
Global slowdown boosts Africa's hopes of achieving development goals
Investors have been pouring money into Africa in recent years, buoyed by its strong economic growth and improved governance amid slow growth in Europe, China and the United States.
07/15/2015
Paying Taxes: 10 African Countries With Highest Tax-To-GDP Ratios
Africa has seen huge private-sector inflows, building on the “trade-not-aid” mantra that is currently in favor.
07/15/2015
Nigeria’s investment banks feel the squeeze
Like everything else in Nigeria, investment banking will be hit by weak oil prices. Local players may struggle more than their global counterparts.
07/12/2015
Women Daring To Lead Africa
The second pitch competition is underway
07/12/2015
Is Africa’s middle class emerging or not?
The backlash against the story of the emerging middle class in Africa has begun.
07/12/2015
Global Agency affirms KCB Group’s rating with a stable outlook, says bank can fund bigger projects
KCB Group has a strong headroom to fund bigger projects in the East African region on the back of high capital and liquidity buffers
07/10/2015
Where South Africa’s richest people are moving to
New data from New World Wealth shows where wealthy South Africans are spreading their roots as they leave local shores.
07/10/2015
8000 dollar millionaires have left SA since 2000
A new study highlights the movements of the wealthy.
07/10/2015
The world’s super-rich are seeking second citizenship in these eight countries
The UK has the third highest number of millionaires in the world behind the US and Japan.
07/10/2015
How much money top CEOs in South Africa earn
The average inflation in SA for 2014, was 6.1%.
07/10/2015
Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth slows: A look at Nigeria and Kenya
Low commodity prices, soft global demand and domestic structural constraints have conspired to slow growth in sub-Saharan Africa’s oil exporting and importing countries alike.