05/31/2020
Investing in girls, women’s empowerment in Africa
One important aspect introduced by SWEDD 2 is the enhanced attention to strengthen legal frameworks that promote women's rights to health and education.
Alternative Investments
05/31/2020
A Strategic Vision And Results That Are Transforming Africa
Structural transformation is needed to create more jobs, reduce poverty and accomplish sustainable development objectives
05/31/2020
Pensions may fund recovery
ANC proposes greater financial intervention to revive economy after pandemic
05/31/2020
Oran Hall | Weighing The Two Types Of Pension Plans
The employee may also make a voluntary, or optional, contribution, which is also a stated percentage of taxable salary up to which each employee may contribute.
05/29/2020
Deal Making In East And Horn Of Africa Amidst The Current Pandemic
Most investors have currently put negotiations on investment projects on hold but are set to deploy capital as soon as there is some confidence in the business environment.
05/29/2020
Should investors join the rush?
The reality is that an offshore investment should always be on your investment to-do list, and the main reason for this is diversification, both by asset class and currency.
05/29/2020
Carlyle spins out African team as it ends plans for new fund
The move comes as the coronavirus pandemic upends global markets, with the International Monetary Fund predicting sub-Saharan Africa’s economy will shrink by 1.6% this year, the worst on record.
05/28/2020
An income for life: Understanding living annuities
What to consider when making this critical decision.
05/28/2020
Zambia hires Lazard to advise on $11bn debt burden
Nation seen as next big test for whether debt-distressed countries can secure deals
05/27/2020
Equity halts Sh9 billion dividend on Corona fears
The bank was scheduled to pay the dividend on July 24 to shareholders on record as of June 12.
05/27/2020
Odds stacked against investment industry as Covid-19 hits pension contributions
South Africa has experienced low economic growth for the past few years.
05/26/2020
Centurion Plus launches a full-suite Tax and Investment Service for Africa
The investment desk would be of immense benefit to African businesses and other foreign investors seeking to position themselves strategically
05/26/2020
Rwanda Insurance companies rake in Rwf46 billion in 2019
The sector makes profits from other investments such as real estate, equities, and government securities.
05/26/2020
'SA can't pull itself up by its bootstraps. There isn't money': Why global losses worry local experts
R130 billion of the package will be supported by reprioritising funds from South Africa's existing budget, while the rest must be funded externally.
05/26/2020
Are fund managers in the country walking on thin ice?
A significant portion of banks capital in the form of customers’ deposits is invested in Government securities.
05/25/2020
2020 Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands Highlights
The 2020 survey was conducted between February and April 2020 and yielded over 15,000 brand mentions and over 2,000 unique brands.
05/22/2020
AIF investments in Mauritius, Singapore and Hong Kong under Sebi lens
Regulator rejects overseas investments proposals of funds that fail to meet set parameters
05/20/2020
R250m of Oppenheimer fund delivered to small businesses, says bank
While SAFT funding is no longer available, the bank said it is considering additional relief measures in the form of financial and non-financial support, as well collaborating with other entities and government to enable support.
05/19/2020
Old Mutual Launches Arifa, The Unit Trust Fund ChatBot
The Old Mutual announces its chatbot to be integrated on Facebook Messenger to help serve both new and existing Unit Trust customers.
05/19/2020
Cepheus Capital invests in Ethiopian FMCG, Lion Brands
As seen during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that local companies have the resilience and the resources to continue producing goods during difficult times.