Managers of Wealth Africa

African banks outpace global peers on returns as revenues top $100bln, McKinsey says

On a constant-currency basis, banking revenues grew by around 17% a year between 2020 and 2024

African Development Bank’s mid-term review reaffirms strategic partnership priorities in Kenya

Discussions also identified measures to accelerate implementation and results during the remaining CSP period.

South Africa Capital Raising Trends in Focus

Access to capital is evolving and understanding how is key.

South Africa records foreign direct investment inflows of $2.4bln in Q4

Portfolio investment inflows ‌fell to 2.8 billion rand ⁠in October-December from inflows of 40.7 billion rand

BOI Secures €50m European Investment Bank Healthcare Funding

“BOI acknowledges the partnership of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) as a key advisory body driving Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem development.

Nigeria’s reforms driving strong domestic capital mobilisation — NGX Group CEO

Drawing comparisons with countries such as Indonesia, Brazil and India, Popoola noted that economies that implemented structural reforms often witnessed strong domestic capital mobilisation and strengthened corporate balance sheets.

Melesia Adderley wins Caribbean and African Women of Impact award

Adderley launched Women’s Haven eight years ago, and the business now sells organic pads, liners, tampons and other feminine products in 12 countries across the region.

Stanbic Holdings Stock: Key Insights into Kenya's Leading Financial Group and Investor Opportunities

Stanbic Holdings Plc stands as a pivotal player in East Africa's financial landscape, providing North American investors with a gateway to Kenya's burgeoning banking sector.

Mobilise capital for SMEs to drive growth — FSD Africa Director

Mr Tetteh said this while delivering the keynote address at the launch of the first close of the Ci Gaba Fund of Funds held in Accra yesterday.

Mauritania: African Development Bank Group and Investment Promotion Agency Strengthen Partnership to Mobilize More Financing for the Private Sector

The African Development Bank Group’s strategy for private sector development across the continent is built around three pillars: improving the business environment, developing quality infrastructure, and strengthening enterprise capabilities.

Double blow for pension fund members in South Africa

The two pots include a savings pot, into which one-third of retirement savings are placed, and a retirement pot that holds the remaining two-thirds.

Stanbic Bank launches ‘Obaa Sima’ to finance women’s businesses

The initiative comes at a time when women remain central to Ghana’s economic activity but continue to face structural barriers in accessing capital.

Ghana raises GH¢3.26b in T-Bill auction

The Bank of Ghana indicated that the weighted average rates for the week ending March 27, 2026, stood at 4.7252 per cent for the 91-day bill

Adaptation finance – Building resilience in the face of climate change

Mitigation finance focuses on how businesses can lower their greenhouse gas emissions, while adaptation finance focuses on how businesses proactively evolve to address the physical construct that is climate change.

514 companies have delisted from the JSE

One of the headline findings is that companies have delisted from the exchange at nearly twice the global average over the long term.

AXA Mansard projects N3.6bn PAT for H1 2026

The company anticipates a significant top-line surge, with Insurance Revenue projected to reach N90.77bn.

ITC, ZimTrade launch SheTrades Zimbabwe Hub, marking eighth Hub in Africa

Today’s launch is not just an investment in trade; it is an investment in women’s economic power and in Zimbabwe’s future

From fixed premiums to flexible models: A shift in South Africa short-term insurance industry

In terms of the global insurtech market specifically, significant growth is again expected, with the market expected to reach $23.5bn in 2026

World Bank pledges $3b investment in Ghana’s economy

The Managing Director highlighted the Bank’s ongoing investment in education to equip young people with future skills.

Afreximbank urges acceleration of implementation of the single continental market with AfCFTA Adjustment Fund

Participants noted that while trade liberalisation under agreements such as the AfCFTA is expected to deliver significant long-term economic benefits

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