Managers of Wealth Africa

Weaker rand after Fitch cautions SA over reliance on offshore portfolio inflows

The rand weakened early on Thursday after rating’s agency Fitch cautioned South Africa over its reliance on offshore portfolio inflows

UBA over Regional Ratings, A Happy Phenomenon For Shareholders

Pan-African financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has been commended by its shareholders for its pole ratings in other African countries

How do African countries stack up against other emerging markets?

Emerging markets have been at the top of multinationals’ agenda over the past few years

South Africa loses investor confidence

The other African countries included in the survey are Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania.

Thumbs up to Afro-Asia cooperation

This last week marked the 60th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference, which in its 1955 inaugural gathering brought leaders from Asia and Africa to Bandung in Indonesia to discuss the role of the developing world in the future global economy, peace

Shortage of skills remain key for South African property sector

Recognising this need to equip new entrants into the industry to enhance their skills and expertise in the broader SA property industry

Ethiopia predicts record $1.5bn in 2015

Foreign direct investment into Ethiopia will reach a record $1.5bn this year

Nigeria Lags Behind Harnessing Technology Potential While Other African Countries Show Promise

Mauritius is the only country to make the top 50.

Do women CEOs deliver better returns?

An analysis of JSE-listed companies shows most are run by men.

SA tax amendments “insufficient” to kickstart small business growth – Sanlam

Kamp writes that “relatively small adjustments” have been made to qualifying small business corporation tax rates

New South African CG aims to build on bilateral relations

Consul General of South Africa Shoayb Casoo, who was posted in January, expressed happiness at being in Saudi Arabia and aims to build on bilateral relations between the two countries

Banks spur bond issuance to the highest since 2011

The four banks have more than R40bn of bonds maturing this year

Nedbank wins 2015 Top Empowered Business of the Year Award

Other winners of these awards, held at a black and gold themed gala dinner at the Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park, Johannesburg on 23 April 2015

Crucial role of the banking sector in Africa’s next growth chapter

There can be no doubt that banking is a crucial pillar of Africa Rising

President Xi Jinping says the age of Asia and Africa has arrived

New world order should reflect the growing influence of the two continents, says Chinese president

Mobile money transfers to Africa expected to hit $33 billion this year

Most sub-Sahara Africans are using mobile financial services to buy goods, pay utility bills, send and receive money

‘It’s time to leave obsolete ideas behind’

Leaders of Asian and African nations called on Wednesday for a new global order that is open to emerging economic powers and leaves the “obsolete ideas” of Bretton Woods institutions in the past

Global Luxury Brands Target Africa’s Growing Rich List

Global luxury brand such as Italian menswear company Ermenegildo Zegna have been tracking this trend

Kenya: Bank of Africa Launch 'Viewerthon' Treat for Kenyan Athletes

The 'viewerthon' sponsored by Bank of Africa in Kenya will not only see the athletes watch the events live but will also learn about investment and banking.

Fitch Affirms 6 South African Money Market Funds at 'AA+(zaf)'/'V1(zaf)'

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Fund Credit Quality Ratings and National Fund Volatility Ratings of six South African Money Market Funds at 'AA+(zaf)'/'V1(zaf)'

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