04/05/2019
Asset realisations have taken longer and have been less profitable than expected. Some institutions have chosen to exit direct African real estate investment entirely.
04/04/2019
Kenya is already a hub for numerous US companies where we have spent over Sh1 billion in improving healthcare, agriculture, education and security,” he said.
04/04/2019
The report further says over 60% of Kenya surveyed still use informal loan solutions like chamas, borrowing from friends and family as saving cash at home.
04/04/2019
State capture inquiry, restructuring of parastatals, new tax measures and R50bn stimulus all positive for investors
04/03/2019
This NDB’s meeting came against the backdrop of worrying global events such as Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Brexit, US politics, and the waning of global institutions such the UN and World Bank.
04/02/2019
In need to address the situation, the bank set up a strategy seeking to promote private investment in Cameroon
04/02/2019
Since 2010, economic and social integration projects financed by the Bank have multiplied, breaking down barriers between states and economic zones.
04/02/2019
Cleaning up Medupi’s mess is just one of the projects.
04/02/2019
Bloomberg has published its Q1 2019 EMEA Capital Markets Tables, representing the top arrangers, bookrunners and advisors across various deals including syndicated loans, bonds, equity and M&A transactions
04/02/2019
Net non-interest income grew by 13% due to continued use of card-based and electronic banking platforms as alternatives to cash.
04/02/2019
Financial services advertising is due to be disrupted by a number of new entrants to the market
04/01/2019
Recently-released data on emigration from South Africa shows that an alarming number of citizens are considering packing up and moving abroad.
03/29/2019
The beneficiaries were from both the state government, local government and local education authorities who will be paid their terminal benefit, death pension benefits and refund of 8% respectively
03/29/2019
Market currently values MultiChoice shares at R119.45, giving the group a market capitalisation of R52.4bn
03/29/2019
NPS (National Pension System)-Swavalamban is a pension scheme designed to secure the future of the people who are economically disadvantaged.
03/29/2019
The Nigerian informal sector constitutes an estimated 69 million workers, representing about 88 percent of the Nigerian workforce without pensions and safety nets for their old age.
03/28/2019
After completing deals in Ghana and Mozambique worth $123.2 million last year, Grit is now looking for investment opportunities in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya and the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles.
03/28/2019
Lize Lambrecht’s total remuneration of R16.6m for the year included a guaranteed package of R5.5m, a bonus of R6.9m and long-term incentives of R4.2m
03/28/2019
“A new owner will be able to continue its success and fuel future growth through additional investment.”
03/28/2019
The final US$33 million close comes two years after a first one at US$15 million, and exceeds 500 Startups’ initial target of US$30 million.