10/02/2017
Afreximbank expansion benefits Southern Africa
As part of its expansion programme, the bank has developed a concept to transform its business into one-trade service shops that will be set up in all five regions on the continent.
Alternative Investments
09/28/2017
Pension funds driving investment in West African real estate
Big pension funds are driving investment.
09/28/2017
SA in top 10 for sustainable investor behaviour
It was found that SA investors scored particularly well in terms of the adoption of sustainable behaviours such as recycling and reducing energy.
09/27/2017
The case for alternative investments Broadening your investment universe.
This is as true for large pension funds as it is for individual investors.
09/27/2017
Lest we forget - lessons from African Bank
At its highest, Abil traded on a dividend yield of over 9.0%.
09/27/2017
SBM of Mauritius Eyes Kenyan Banks, Plans Nigerian Expansion
On a pro-rata basis, when its population is taken into account, Kenya has more banks than South Africa and Nigeria
09/27/2017
Namibia reduces limit on overseas investments by money managers
The main impact of the measure could be on neighbouring South Africa
09/23/2017
African Investor name African CEOs of the year at annual business summit
This year’s edition of the summit was the 11th of its kind
09/21/2017
ENSafrica commended for its Africa-wide expertise
The firm was awarded Property and Construction Team of the Year for its leading role in advising a foreign client on a highly complex asset sale involving 50 properties
09/21/2017
NEPAD Unveils 5% Agenda at Africa investor CEO Summit at NASDAQ
The NEPAD 5% agenda, which has the full support of the African Sovereign Wealth and Pension Fund Leaders Forum.
09/21/2017
Assets under pension schemes hit Sh990bn
The increase in coverage, the figure remains too low.
09/20/2017
Angola SWF turns profitable on private equity investments, lower costs
Private equity investments had increased by $260 million year-on-year
09/20/2017
Discovery bank to operate next year
Discovery has a number of businesses that management believes are poised for growth
09/20/2017
Nairobi residential property wins multiple Africa-Middle East awards
The Africa & Arabia Awards are part of the International Property Awards that include the regions of Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the UK.
09/20/2017
Imara Asset Management Kura Capital to merge
They will be joining Imara as our portfolio managers and will each be aligned with equity in the merged entity
09/19/2017
President Museveni woos Qatar investors
The President was on Sunday meeting a delegation from Qatar Investment Fund at the sidelines of the UNGA in New York.
09/19/2017
Sasfin drops KPMG as corporate South Africa weighs links with auditor
It found no evidence of crimes or corruption.
09/18/2017
The Gulf Is Set To Compete In Africa
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce now has new offices in Ethiopia, Ghana, Mozambique and Kenya, and Abraaj, the mammoth Dubai-based private equity company, has invested over $3 billion in over 60 African companies.
09/18/2017
Petra threatens to cut Tanzania investment after diamonds seizure
Warning follows mining group becoming latest to fall foul of export restrictions
09/14/2017
South Africa's Capitalworks to launch London hedge fund business
Mitra formerly worked at Carrhae Capital and Moore Capital Management.