01/07/2026
Absa Bank Ghana strengthens SME growth through MTN–NOVA Mini-MBA partnership
The programme supported 50 SME owners through a structured business development journey combining academic rigour with practical application.
Alternative Investments
01/06/2026
Afrinvest’s Digital Platform, Optimus, Rebrands as PlutusNeo
Since launch, it has become a trusted channel for Nigerians seeking professionally managed investment solutions, supported by Afrinvest’s over 30 years of experience across Nigeria’s capital markets.
01/05/2026
Wealthy foreigners slowly taking over one of South Africa’s richest areas
Total sales value for the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl surged by 26% year on year, climbing from R8.9 billion in 2024 to R11.3 billion.
01/02/2026
Hope for South African telco giant after multi-billion rand flop
Mike Gresty from Anchor Capital stated that the IPO of Cell C overshadowed the narrative surrounding the restructuring of Blu Label.
01/02/2026
R839 per month win on the cards for South African homeowners in 2026
As 2025 winds down, he said the inflation picture is “looking fairly good,” noting that South Africa now has a clearer inflation anchor around 3%, with some flexibility on either side.
12/30/2025
South African giant selling to international company for R26.5 billion
The drugmaker sees the transaction closing in the second quarter of next year.
12/30/2025
World Bank Report Ranks Morocco Among Top Economies for Business Environment
The report examines three pillars: regulatory framework, quality of public services, and operational efficiency.
12/29/2025
7 major international companies exit South Africa in 2025
The reasons for the exits differed from group to group, but ranged from global strategy shifts to reputational damage and capital allocation decisions.
12/24/2025
African Development Bank Group Mobilises Global Private Capital to Close Africa’s Financing Gap
The programme featured focused discussions on reshaping perceptions of risk in Africa, designing innovative financial platforms, and mobilising capital in fragile and frontier markets.
12/24/2025
Afreximbank backs Heirs Energies with $750-million facility, boosting Nigeria’s domestic energy capacity
Afreximbank participated with up to US$ 250 million of that financing, underscoring its commitment to Africa’s energy sector development
12/24/2025
Ecobank Group and Bank of China Partner to Strengthen China-Africa Financial Cooperation
Both institutions agreed to reinforce their long-standing relationship and to work toward practical outcomes that benefit clients across their networks.
12/22/2025
Mozambique 2026: Why Investors Are Quietly Re-Assessing Risk in Southern Africa
At a national level, Mozambique appears politically stable.
12/19/2025
African Development Bank Group and Arab Maghreb Union Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate Regional Integration and Youth Employment
The meeting also focused on youth and women’s employment, recognising its importance for the region’s stability and prosperity.
12/18/2025
African Development Fund secures record $11bn replenishment, marking pivot toward investment-led growth
The outcome underscores renewed confidence in Africa’s development trajectory and in the African Development Bank Group’s leadership and evolving financing approach.
12/18/2025
From asset allocation to asset dedication: Building your retirement paycheque
Why the strategy that got you TO retirement isn’t the one to get you through it.
12/18/2025
Salaries, debt service gulp 105% of govt revenue
That left a revenue gap of N10.19tn, representing a shortfall of about 42.7 per cent.
12/17/2025
Investor interest drives bond market growth
This notable increase is a sign of investors' continued interest in the market and improved liquidity.
12/17/2025
Kenya's cabinet approves creation of infrastructure, sovereign wealth funds
President William Ruto said in October the infrastructure fund would invest in key sectors without increasing public debt to levels that have strained public finances in recent years
12/16/2025
132 Nigerian firms secured N51.7bn, $359m in local content funds – NCDMB
Halilu emphasised that NCDMB has two core mandates under the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act: capacity building and enforcement.
12/16/2025
Sub-Saharan Africa set to outpace global growth
Reform momentum and strong external buffers.