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Tanzania debt grows by $5b in 12 months

The value of imports increased to $11.25 billion in the year ending November 2021 from $9.27 billion during the corresponding period in 2020.

Top 10 Largest Banks in the Middle East and Africa

We take a closer look at 10 of the largest banks in the MEA region, ordered my assets in 2021.

South African economy likely to revert to pre-pandemic levels in 2022: World Bank

It added that the pandemic has reversed at least a decade of gains in per capita income in almost a third of the sub-Saharan region in Africa.

Central Banks, Not Covid, Will Drive Global Economies in 2022

From 2023 onward, most agree, growth will return to its long-term norm of around 3.5%, as if Covid never happened.

2022 Predictions: This could be a tough year for SA companies

The last two years have seen an acceleration in companies’ digital transformation efforts as they enabled hybrid work and explored new channels for reaching and serving customers.

2021 Private Equity Deal Value Surpasses Pre-Lehman Brothers Peak

Negative Real Interest Rates Bolster Strong Position for Private Equity, Despite Inflationary Concerns

Alternative Assets to Reach $23.21tn in 2026

Alternatives Industry Will Continue to Adapt and Prosper

Access Bank denies affiliation with Access Capital Investment

It also added that relevant law enforcement and regulatory agencies have been notified of this disclaimer.

South Africa update - Grant McLeod, January 2022

The event provided the opportunity to discuss the continued strengths of Guernsey as a jurisdiction of choice among South Africa institutions.

Climate failure and social crisis top global risks 2022

Top risks are climate crisis, growing social divides, heightened cyber risks and an uneven global recovery, as pandemic lingers on

Promising outlook for global Sukuk market following robust 2021

Sukuk volumes in 2022 are expected to grow and remain a key financing source in core Islamic finance markets, Fitch Ratings says

Fixed income securities touch new high at NSE

Over the past year, Treasury sold a net of $6.76 billion in new bonds that were subsequently traded actively at the bourse.

Stanbic IBTC Capital Wins Awards

Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Capital, Mr. Funso Akere, expressed his excitement at the recognition, stating that the awards affirm that the institution’s hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed.

Insurers need full disclosure to insure buildings, says NIA

“If they have been complied with, the insurers will pay when there is a loss,”

The tech trends of 2022: Innovations that will reshape business in Kenya in the future (By James Bayhack)

As more businesses engage with their clients in online and remote spaces, there is a need to streamline and improve communication channels.

Zenith Bank Remains Investors’ Toast

The bank has clearly distinguished itself in the banking industry through superior service quality, unique customer experience, and sound financial indices.

Inflation, interest rates and lockdowns – what to look for in 2022

We look at the big-picture trends we expect to see in 2022 and what investors need to think about.

The top-performing unit trusts in SA over the past decade

Global equity has dominated the performance tables over the past 10 years, but the longer-term picture looks very different.

Nigeria not ripe for cashless economy?

It would, however, seem that the impact of the cash shortage was more felt by individuals and corporations who required large sums of money in cash to either fulfil personal needs or for corporate social responsibility.

Global M&A to remain strong in 2022 as valuations reach historic highs, putting pressure on deals to achieve meaningful value

Recording their first positive annual performance for five years, dealmakers expect M&A activity to continue to increase this year and ESG issues to dominate the corporate agend

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