Managers of Wealth Africa

Mauritius gets downgrade ratings to Baa2: Moody’s

The latter represents a source of a common shock for both Government and non Government issuers.

Equity sets aside Sh75bn for SMEs

The loans would be issued through local banks which would be partly reimbursed for defaults alongside collateral provided by SMEs.

Cape Town to develop a ‘second CBD’

“We are establishing strategic forums to engage academic institutions, the business sector and civil society, which will assist our short, medium and long-term goals of revitalising the Bellville CBD.”

ECOWAS Bank Seals €40m Deal to Support SMEs

The framework agreement consists of an uncommitted credit line of €40 million provided by the ODDO BHF AG to the EBID under which individual loan agreements could be concluded.

Bonds, equities turnover at NSE up in February

There was a rise in demand from local investors, with foreign investors in turn cashing in on the gains to reverse the net sales they had made in January.

CBZ chair punts agritech, mining in push for UAE investment in Zimbabwe

“In particular, the UAE is everywhere and dominant,” he said. “It’s been especially aggressive through strategic investors,” he said.

Ghanaian Banks Well-Positioned for Higher Asset Quality Risk

Profitability has been resilient to the weakened operating environment

Global Business Forum roadshows identify new business opportunities in African markets

Series of 6 virtual roadshows joined by over 60 prominent businessmen, trade officials and other stakeholders from a wide range of economic sectors in East Africa, West Africa and Southern Africa

Sasfin interim profit tumbles on Covid-19 lockdown impact

Proactive cost management saw total costs decline by 6.55%, resulting in the group’s cost-to-income ratio improving by 3.85% to 70.48% (2019: 74.33%).

Why Zimbabwe and Rwanda could offer ripe opportunities for Gulf investors

Marc Holtzman, chairman of one of the largest financial institutions in Zimbabwe, CBZ Holdings Limited, discusses how Africa could offer trade and investment opportunities for Middle Eastern businesses

Mortgage firm enters Rwandan market, sets eyes on local bank

This is the first time that Kigali is hosting the African hub of a non-Rwandan financial group.

Business hope alive in Zim – Old Mutual

Annual inflation in Zimbabwe in January rose to 362,6% – the first increase in six months.

SouthBridge Investments announces an innovative joint venture with Charles Kié as a CEO

SBNA will act as a “permanent capital fund” aiming to attract investors who take a long-term view on Africa

Old Mutual SuperFund on COVID and ESG

Old Mutual SuperFund offers a range of pooled investment options to cater for the varying risk profiles and philosophies of participating employers and members, and allocations span active and passive strategies.

Mining Billionaire Patrice Motsepe Launches Manifesto To Run African Soccer

For the first time, a media-shy Motsepe expanded on his vision for African soccer’s future and articulated the potential policies

Free trade pact between Mauritius and India: a strategic opportunity to explore new horizons

Now that it is signed, it is a pivotal milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two countries as it is the very first trade agreement that India has signed with any country in Africa.

FBNInsurance, Firm Launch Health Insurance Product

FBNInsurance, said it wish to ride on its leadership position in Nigerian Life insurance market to deliver products that would help its customers enjoy the peace of mind that comes from managing the risks of everyday life through the introduction of a hea

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