Managers of Wealth Africa

Dutch Fund Targets SMEs in Southern Africa

Buxeros Capital, a public-private social impact investment fund, has established a presence in South Africa with the aim of investing in emerging market SMEs in Southern Africa

The Research Emerging-Market Investors Count On

As competitors pull out of emerging European, Middle Eastern, and African markets, Bank of America Merrill Lynch is cementing its status as the region’s top research provider.

Why East Africa-focused PE funds are now shifting to long-term private debt

It is argued that globally, investor interest in private debt is increasing because of the low yields available from government bonds, with the major players being pension funds and insurance companies.

Namibia's investment position improves

The decline was mainly reflected in the weaker performance in the mining sector

West African version of the euro likely to face delays

The Economic Community of West African States had committed to launching a common currency by 2020

SANNE secure new bookkeeping licence in China

The news also comes as SANNE has continued to see strong demand for its outsourced alternative asset, corporate and fiduciary administration and reporting services across its global network of offices.

Green investment fund helps Rwanda expand climate initiatives

The Coalition for Green Capital aims to help unlock private investment in green sectors by using public investment to reduce risk and address other barriers.

EAST AFRICA: TDB Bank will finance several renewable energy projects

The TDB already has geothermal projects in its sights, particularly in Kenya.

Zep-Re profit hits 7-year low on tame Kenya growth

The last time Zep Re profit was this low was in 2011 at Sh896.3 million.

Kenya banks to get Sh17bn SME loans risk guarantee

This will enable the banks to on-lend at least $340 million (Sh34.3 billion) to the country’s SMEs,” AGF told the Business Daily.

Futures trade at NSE set for pilot next Thursday

This will make Nairobi bourse only the second in sub-Saharan Africa after Johannesburg to trade in futures contracts.

UAE's Federal Credit Insurance Company signs MoU with South African's Export Credit Agency

Agreement to explore, strengthen and enhance bilateral trade between two countries

Founders Factory Africa and Netcare to fund 35 health-tech startups

The application process is now open for FFA’s new Africa health-tech program, which will accelerate 5 startups a year and incubate 2, FFA CEO Roo Rogers told TechCrunch.

IFC to exit Ecobank Group

IFC and ETI have worked together since 1993 to broaden access to finance, enhance trade liquidity, and strengthen Ecobank.

Jubilee launches financial services, targets Ethiopia

Dr Kipng’etich said the insurer is also looking into partnering with financial institutions to grow uptake of its products.

Kenya pays Sh22bn interest for Eurobond debt

The interest payments worked out at Sh4.5 billion per year, payable in two equal bi-annual instalments of Sh2.25 billion, the last of which was paid alongside the principal amount.

Don't expect debt relief, United States warns Africa

U.S. officials have warned that a strategic port in the tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti could be next, a prospect the government there has denied.

Imerman-owned drinks group secures $100 million

Vivian Imerman’s Vasari Beverages has raised US$100 million to expand its operations in Africa and secure new acquisitions.

Amethis Fund II hits €375m final close

Both the Edmond de Rothschild Group and Ariane and Benjamin de Rothschild’s family have renewed their trust and reinvested in the new fund.

Microfinancier taps new shareholders

Its shareholders had in 2016 identified constrained capital as a key weakness.

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