03/27/2015
Cyprus: Expansion of business relations with South Africa
The efforts of the association are supported by the Cyprus High Commission in Pretoria
Alternative Investments
03/26/2015
Morocco aims to attract multi-billion dollar investments during AIM Congress in Dubai
A large delegation from the Moroccan public and private sector organizations will be present at this year's Annual Investment Meeting Congress in Dubai this month.
03/25/2015
In Africa, SWFs Seek to Bridge Infrastructure Gap — And Make Money Too
Across sub-Saharan Africa, sovereign wealth funds are stepping in to provide capital for big infrastructure projects. There are major risks — but the profits could be huge.
03/24/2015
Are you exposed? Here are the Kellermann-controlled SA unit trusts
Up until this past Saturday, Cobus Kellermann, CFA was named under key people as the CEO. His name has been removed following publication of the Biznews reports linking him to an international Ponzi scheme.
03/23/2015
SA firms seek northern exposure
Speak to many South African CEOs, and they'll tell you that they're more optimistic about their investments
03/20/2015
Mara Group ebulliently positive about the outlook for business in Africa
Spanning property, manufacturing and agriculture, the group has grown from being a computer-importing business
03/20/2015
Sanlam eyes move into Zimbabwe
The Sanlam Emerging Markets deal comes after Old Mutual Emerging Markets acquired a majority stake in UAP
03/20/2015
Message to South African Bond Investors: It’s All About the Fed
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its estimate for where the benchmark U.S. interest rate
03/18/2015
South Africa: Century and Xterra launch Xterra Africa Property Development Fund I
There is increasing worldwide interest in investing in Africa's fast growing economies
03/17/2015
Flat6Labs founders launch first VC fund
Sawari Ventures partner Wael Amin told Wamda they were planning to make 70% of the investments in Egypt, as it had a bigger pipeline of startups coming up through the ranks.
03/16/2015
The first Islamic Insurance Company Launched in Somalia
The Takaful company already has successful operations in Mogadishu markets across Southern Somalia
03/16/2015
WWF SA joins Investment Solutions to enhance sustainability in SA’s investment landscape
WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment
03/15/2015
Transform SA through pension fund activism
The idea was as brilliant as it was simple in its effort to get millions of pension fund beneficiaries more involved in what is happening to their companies
03/15/2015
Wealthy whisperers boost luxury brands
Not many consumers are likely to know about the Surtee Group holding company, but most shoppers in urban malls are probably well aware of the top-end brands in its portfolio, such as Hugo Boss, Canali and Hackett.
03/13/2015
Why South African brands really should adopt an omni-channel model
The term omni-channel is on everyone’s lips today — across all sectors — yet no brand in South Africa has managed to execute on a true omni-channel strategy
03/12/2015
Investec unveils first release of 86-unit project
Investec has built a name for itself in inner-city medium density residential projects
03/11/2015
PACAM Lists Benefits of N1bn Mutual Fund
PAC Asset Management(PACAM) Limited has said investors stand to benefit significantly from the on-going N1bilion PACAM Balanced Fund, mutual fund
03/11/2015
FG Inaugurates Board on Takaful Insurance
Minister of State for Finance, Alhaji Bashir Yuguda on Tuesday inaugurated an advisory council for the implementation of the Takaful insurance product
03/11/2015
FirstRand diversifies back to life insurance
The new business will offer life and disability insurance
03/10/2015
Asset manager puts $2mln bond on hold after RBZ query
The asset manager said the proposed issue would have been the first tranche of a $10 million medium asset-backed bond programme