11/02/2015
Standard Bank Commits to SA’s Power Provision
As many as 14 renewable energy projects are being financed by the financial Group in an attempt to boost South Africa’s national grid
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11/02/2015
Atlas Mara To Acquire Finance Bank Of Zambia In Cash, Stock Deal
The acquisition will be subject to selected conditions precedent and requisite regulatory approvals.
11/02/2015
Africa: Kenyans Dominate Africa's Excellence in Media Awards
In all, the awards received a total of 557 entries from 41 countries across Africa
11/02/2015
Nigeria to raise 123bn naira in treasury bills
Money market traders said yields on the paper are expected to be lower than the returns at the last auction on Oct. 21
10/29/2015
East African governments are pushing to get more out of ‘Big oil’ than just tax dollars
This is certainly the case with the east African governments of Kenya and Uganda, who are in the early stages of developing their oil sectors.
10/28/2015
South Africa avoids recession, but loses momentum
The knock-on effects from the strikes sent ripples through the rest of the economy, stunting manufacturing and consumption.
10/27/2015
Kenya must prioritise its pension sector
As the regulator strives to achieve its mandate, increasing the retirement benefits coverage among the working population in the formal and informal sectors still remains a major challenge.
10/26/2015
Offshore property: SA investors play in the big leagues
More investors buy offshore residential properties.
10/26/2015
Uganda: NSSF Plans Private Equity Fund for SMEs
The National Social Security Fund intends to invest heavily in projects within the country to support the country's development, Richard Byarugaba, the managing director, has said.
10/26/2015
Corporates scramble for informal market windfall
Big corporates are now scrambling for the estimated $7,4 billion circulating within the informal market, NewsDay has learnt.
10/23/2015
DBS, South Africa's FirstRand in talks to buy RBS India unit-sources
The sources declined to be named as the talks are not yet public.
10/22/2015
SA’s investment fees are high compared to abroad
Few South Africans are aware of the fees they are paying on investment products.
10/17/2015
Ghana’s High-Rate Bonds Signal Tough Times for African Borrowers
The West African country pays a 10.75 percent rate on eurobond issue as part of its IMF reform program; World Bank provides rare partial guarantee.
10/15/2015
Anchor buys share in Capricorn to get slice of global hedge funds
The deal gives Anchor Group exposure to a global hedge fund business that invests in emerging markets.
10/15/2015
Old Mutual private-equity invests in luxury consumer businesses
‘The higher-end consumer is a better place to be, maybe over the next two years,’ Myburgh says.
10/15/2015
Stanlib a ‘pioneer’ with launch of East Africa real estate listing
This is attractive given that SA’s economy is struggling to grow, while Kenya’s is performing well.
10/14/2015
Sour grapes haunt Sygnia listing
Or are these legitimate protests at blatant abuse of the system?
10/14/2015
Nigeria’s GTBank, France Partner To Provide Over $15m For SMEs’ Development
The statement quoted Denys Gauer, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, as saying that “SMEs has a key role as drivers of economic growth and employment.”
10/14/2015
SA listings buck the trend
The gloom gripping South Africa’s economy isn’t showing in equities.
10/11/2015
Ghana Pays Steep Price for Investor Retreat From Risk
West African country’s travails highlight the broad retreat from risk that is amplifying the challenges facing many emerging-market nations