04/02/2019
Cameroon: Private sector captures only 11% of AfDB investment portfolio
In need to address the situation, the bank set up a strategy seeking to promote private investment in Cameroon
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04/02/2019
African Development Bank Helps to Break Down the Barriers to Free Trade in Africa
Since 2010, economic and social integration projects financed by the Bank have multiplied, breaking down barriers between states and economic zones.
04/02/2019
Brics Bank lends R32bn to SA organisations
Cleaning up Medupi’s mess is just one of the projects.
04/02/2019
Bloomberg Publishes Q1 2019 EMEA Capital Markets League Tables
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
Old Mutual revenue up 41%
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
AdForum delves into financial services sector advertising
Financial services advertising is due to be disrupted by a number of new entrants to the market
04/01/2019
Emigration: These are the 10 biggest factors driving South Africans abroad
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
Jigawa Releases N859m To Settle Pensioners
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
Institutions top up their stakes in MultiChoice
Market currently values MultiChoice shares at R119.45, giving the group a market capitalisation of R52.4bn
03/29/2019
NPS-Swavalamban Scheme: Pension, Minimum Investment, Other Key Details Here
NPS (National Pension System)-Swavalamban is a pension scheme designed to secure the future of the people who are economically disadvantaged.
03/29/2019
Micro-Pension Will Save Hard Working Nigerians From Old Age Poverty
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
Grit of Mauritius Plans Bond Offering to Fund African Expansion
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
Santam CEO sees total remuneration halve in 2018 financial year
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
Alexander Forbes ready to ditch insurance arm
“A new owner will be able to continue its success and fuel future growth through additional investment.”
03/28/2019
500 Startups MENA fund achieves final close of $33m
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.
03/28/2019
Exploring the role of Private Equity in Africa’s infrastructural projects
As part of its activities, MiDA is organising a delegation to Africa with US institutional investors
03/28/2019
Africa Investment Forum partners commit to drive investments to Africa
Development Bank of Southern Africa Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Dlamini, said it was time for the forum to demonstrate leadership and show the world that a lot is possible in Africa.
03/27/2019
Firms bid for Islamic insurance
According to a report by Ernst & Young, the global Takaful market was estimated at $15 billion by 2018.
03/27/2019
Funding Africa’s infrastructure: What are the viable options?
Statistics by the International Monetary Fund show that Sub-Saharan Africa was facing a pronounced rise in public debt averaging about 57 per cent as at the end of 2017,
03/27/2019
Mozambique Plans Sovereign Wealth Fund to Manage Gas Revenue
Companies including Eni SpA and Anadarko Petroleum Corp. are developing gas discovered nine years ago in deep waters off the coast of Mozambique, one of the world’s poorest countries.