01/02/2019
Stanbic Bank ‘takes over’ Bank of Baroda
The transaction has since been approved by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and an official announcement due on January 2
Alternative Investments
01/02/2019
What to expect from Absa heading into 2019
released from the shackles of London-based Barclays, Absa CEO Maria Ramos can take on more risk with a plan to grow revenue faster than her main rivals from 2019 to 2021.
12/31/2018
Commitment to pension reforms
Our dear Lagos State is much better because you served, and your services are deeply appreciated.
12/29/2018
Uganda eyes May 2019 to get funds for domestic flights infrastructure
We are looking at creating an enabling environment, which is largely in terms of infrastructure. When you create better airfields, you are facilitating local flights,” said Vianney Luggya, CAA public affairs manager.
12/28/2018
FCAM’s Legacy Debt Fund Gets ‘A+’ Rating
A statement explained that the “A+(f)” credit quality rating reflects the Fund’s minimal exposure to downside risk arising from credit defaults, while the “FV3” volatility rating indicates the Fund’s moderate sensitivit
12/28/2018
Life's a beach for SA investors in Mauritius
Property investments are priced from $290 000 (about R4.2m) and with purchases over $500 000 (about R7.3m) you can acquire permanent residency for yourself and your family.
12/27/2018
Transition at NSE as rich founders loosen control
“It is wise to own 10 percent of an elephant than 90 percent of a goat,” he once wittily remarked referring to his decision to cut his stake and allow the group to grow through other shareholders.
12/27/2018
Ethiopia unveils national initiative to ease doing business for investors
the newly launched initiative is an integral part of Ethiopia’s Action Plan for Jobs.
12/26/2018
Egypt, UAE and Tunisia among best countries worldwide in developing renewable energy
The report stated that the UAE has become one of the best countries in developing energy efficiency.
12/26/2018
Development finance institutions have a key role to play in ensuring Africa is not left behind
Several studies have shown that the fourth industrial revolution, which involves a fusion of artificial intelligence and automated machines, has the potential to disrupt every industry.
12/26/2018
Ethiopia is on its way to becoming Africa's fastest growing economy
Apart from this, International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank Group is also playing a vital role to support companies and the economy.
12/21/2018
Nasdaq nets new Nigerian trading tech deal
Nasdaq says it powers more than 250 market infrastructure organisations and market participants, including broker-dealers, exchanges, clearing houses, central securities depositories and regulators, in over 50 countries.
12/21/2018
South African state asset manager buys up struggling arms firm's bonds
Denel struggling to pay suppliers, salaries
12/21/2018
Africa Development Bank approves $7.5m investment in Kenyan VC fund
The VC fund targets sectors such as consumer goods, corporate services, education, logistics, energy, fintech, agriculture and healthtech.
12/19/2018
Kenya’s removal of share-ownership cap fails to attract foreign investors
Last year, 12 out of the 64 NSE-listed companies, issued profit warnings citing a difficult operating environment while this year six firms have already warned of an expected drop in earnings.
12/19/2018
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Ghana Reinsurance Company Limited
Prospectively, AM Best expects BCAR scores to remain at the strongest level with good internal capital generation supporting strong premium growth.
12/19/2018
SG Ghana meets BoG’s GHS400m requirement
Its management now expects the new capitalisation to position the bank to take advantage of the huge opportunities in the economy.
12/19/2018
Impact investing enters the mainstream investment arena
According to Charles Buchanan, managing director of SGG Group South Africa, this kind of investment trend has significant capacity to effect meaningful economic change on the continent
12/19/2018
BoI rallies Dubai investors on bilateral investment opportunities
He assured that the chamber would extend all necessary support to improve trade and investment relations between Nigeria and Dubai.
12/19/2018
Use SDGs As A Framework For Impact Investment In Ghana – UNDP
Citing specific examples of UNDP’s impact investment initiatives in Ghana, the UNDP Ghana acting Resident Representative noted that, UNDP is facilitating a Multi-Stakeholder Waste Resource Platform