Managers of Wealth Africa

Money flooding out of South Africa

“The rand weakened as the US dollar strengthened and foreigners sold off South African portfolio assets, with R3 billion worth of bonds sold on Friday,” Bishop said.

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Major banking CEO fired, and Tau slams 134-year-old South African company liquidators

The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran entered its seventh day, with no signs of slowing down.

Old Mutual’s Agent Beatrice Kariuki Named AKIGeneral Insurance Person of the Year

The award recognizes insurance professionals who demonstrate excellence in customer service, innovation, and business growth within the general insurance sector.

Sanlam flags lower earnings as investment variances weigh

But sees group new business volumes reach a record – increasing 18% year on year.

Foreign investors are betting big on South Africa

The JSE All-Share was up 57% in 2025, compared to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, which was up 30.58%.

Africa's mineral wealth at the centre of the global energy transition

Supply chains are being reorganised under the pressure of strategic rivalry

Traders now positioning for South African rate hike this month

Forward-rate agreements flip from cut bets to pricing tightening, dimming hopes of relief for borrowers in 2026.

‘Nigeria’s headline inflation will likely ease to 10 per cent in H1’

“Policy is moving from restraint to calibration. Capital is adjusting to that reality,” the firm said.

Net reserves jump 772% to $34.8bn in two years

Net reserves, however, strip out short-term liabilities and obligations, providing a clearer picture of the portion of reserves that is readily available to defend the naira and meet external commitments.

Private sector returns to growth in February

All four monitored sectors recorded higher activity, with wholesale and retail rebounding after a decline in January.

JTI South Africa recognised as top employer for 2026

Its head office also received Global Top Employer certification, placing it among 17 organisations worldwide with this distinction.

African Development Bank Group approves €6.5 million investment in Saviu II fund

The Saviu II venture capital fund aims to make at least 60% of its commitments in the French-speaking countries of West and Central Africa

Mecure Industries sees profit surge 177% to N6.46bn

Revenue from the acute segment rose significantly to N42.57bn in 2025, up from N25.22bn in 2024, remaining the largest contributor to total turnover.

Even homeowners in default of their mortgage loans have rights, says court

Changing Tides, part of SA Home Loans, was attempting to repossess a Joburg home – but its case was ‘hopelessly flawed’.

Ghana’s external debt fell by GH¢86.7bn to GH¢330.2bn in November 2025

The stock of public debt decreased from 61.8% (revised GDP) in December 2024 to 45.5% in November 2025.

SA growth could surprise to the upside – Standard Bank

Falling bond yields and improving economic conditions are supportive factors, says strategist Mamokete Lijane.

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If you’re prepared to go through the pain of incurring capital gains tax, transfer duties and so on, holding them in companies inside a trust is something you can consider.

Sustained contraction in DMBs’ credit growth in Q3

We see from the CBN’s data that DMB’s credit dipped marginally by -2% q/q and -3% y/y to NGN57.0trn.

Sustained accretion in gross official reserves

This marks the seventh consecutive monthly increase, with an average monthly accretion of about USD1.3bn.

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