11/28/2019
Inspiring a new generation of African entrepreneurs
Ma’s plan was to help build inclusive business models that can create jobs and economic opportunities for the continent.
Alternative Investments
11/28/2019
CBK gives Murang’a firm green light to offer banking services
The funds raised were used to buy prime parcels of land in Nairobi, Juja and Murang’a.
11/28/2019
EXCLUSIVE: deVere agrees sale of South Africa business
The sale has been agreed with Hong Kong-headquartered Brite Advisors, which is headed by CEO Mark Donnelly.
11/28/2019
Winners of the Oscars of South African Business announced
The Top Young Executive of the Year Award went to Brodwen Koen, the Managing Director of Koen & Associates Architecture.
11/28/2019
Côte d’Ivoire joins the World Bank’s scaling solar programme
Under the agreement with Côte d’Ivoire, Scaling Solar will support the development, tendering, and financing of two utility projects in the country, which has West Africa’s third-largest electrical system with an installed generation cap
11/27/2019
Equatorial Guinea Launches ‘Year of Investment 2020’ Campaign
In order to promote these opportunities several conferences and investment roadshows will take place throughout the year in and out of Equatorial Guinea.
11/27/2019
Partnership to improve trade opportunities between Kenya and UAE
The MOU will focus on developing and promoting exports of UAE local companies given their role in enabling growth in Sharjah and across the country.
11/26/2019
End battle with Moyo, pleads Old Mutual shareholder
The board can and should choose to settle this matter before further damage is done to the company
11/26/2019
Entrepreneur Month: Yalu, an alternative to credit life insurance
Credit life insurance can be complicated to understand, difficult to navigate and leave you feeling cheated, but paying attention to the fine print of financial products is a crucial skill for people.
11/25/2019
Global Pride: How Tony Elumelu Becomes Leader to Understudy in Africa
There were blood, sweat and an embarrassing volume of tears.
11/25/2019
KNCCI to open office in United Arab Emirates
“We shall avail to local investors proper details on how to reach us and start looking for trading partners in the UAE"
11/25/2019
The first African Investment Forum secures billion-dollar investments for the continent
In its first edition, the Africa Investment Forum facilitated billion-dollar deals for the continent’s key industries. The next event is set to build on this impressive performance
11/25/2019
Jubilee Holdings splits insurance businesses
There will be a rearrangement of capital to fund all the insurance divisions.
11/24/2019
Govt set to place Ksh 3b procurement order with Jua Kali
“Our people know how to make doors and windows, we are giving them access to the market to enable them build their country and to also create employment, “said the PS.
11/22/2019
FNB could become a Chinese takeover target – but not any time soon
It can build up a sizeable stake at cheaper prices rather than having to negotiate with a dominate shareholder.
11/22/2019
Seychelles Pension Fund acquires 20 percent stake in Cable and Wireless; opposition LDS raises red flags
Cable and Wireless Seychelles was purchased by a consortium of local entrepreneurs earlier this month at $130 million from Liberty Global
11/22/2019
CBK transfers Ksh 4b to Government Consolidated Fund
Concurrently, the bank says it increased its paid-up capital from Ksh.20 billion to Ksh.35 billion, in accordance with Section 8(3) of the CBK Act and implemented through a transfer of funds from the GRF.
11/21/2019
South Africa: Graça Machel Trust Launches the Women Creating Wealth programme in South Africa
The initiative is open to South African woman-owned and businesses based in Gauteng Province working in agribusiness, agri-processing, manufacturing, construction, energy, retail, trade and services.
11/21/2019
Bahrain bank, China firm create $50m venture capital fund for Middle East tech market
The fund – MEC Ventures – will invest across sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, and technology ecosystem enablers
11/21/2019
Anglo-South African Investec H1 profit hit by weak UK banking
The bank's adjusted basic earnings per share, which reflect profits made in the course of ordinary operations, were down 4% from 30.1 pence last year to 28.9 pence this year.