09/03/2014

Converting Ecobank loan to equity could boost Nedbank

If Nedbank converts its $285m loan to West African banking group Ecobank into an equity stake, it will help the local bank catch up with its rivals, which have made significant inroads in the rest of Africa.

09/02/2014

South Africa’s Bidvest mulls London IPO

Bidvest, one of South Africa’s largest conglomerates, is considering listing its food services business in London to help fund acquisitions and growth, in the latest sign of African companies tapping the UK capital markets.

08/25/2014

Zimbabwe: Atlas Mara Seals Bancabc Deal

Bob Diamond's co-founded Atlas Mara has completed the acquisition of BancABC's parent company and African Development Corporation (ADC) in the first step towards realising its dream of becoming a giant financial services group in sub-Saharan Afr