Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africa desperately needs workers with these skills

According to PwC’s 26th Annual Global CEO Survey, 45% of CEOs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Afreximbank Urges African Countries to Strengthen Reserves with Gold

The report forecasted that gold prices could remain high for a long time due to reduction in interest rates by many central banks.

Absa Life Assurance earnings jump 84pc to Sh667 million

The increase has been driven by the surge in insurance services revenues and investment income.

South Africa to snatch the crown as biggest economy in Africa

Africa’s most industrialized nation—South Africa—will remain the continent’s largest economy until Egypt reclaims the mantle in 2027

A marked rise in domestic debt service

According to the data, the federal government's (FG) domestic debt service costs increased

Top 10 banks with lowest lending rates for Nigerian manufacturers

As Nigerian manufacturers navigate a landscape of escalating interest rates, there is a silver lining for those in need of funding.

EY-Parthenon Real-World Strategy Dialogues

He has also served as the Chairman and Investment Manager of Venture Capital Investment Fund

Record cocoa prices and the unfair chocolate value chain – meet the entrepreneurs working to change things

The cocoa industry in some ways has itself to blame.

2024 EY Global Wealth Management Industry Report

Rethinking the how

South Africa kisses another 138 businesses goodbye – with more pain expected

Liquidations of close corporations decreased by 17 cases year-on-year, while liquidations of companies decreased by 13 cases.

Creative Firms Suffer Setback as MTN Group Appoints M&C Saatchi Abel

The statement further indicated that the business would be executed in partnership with all the African affiliates of the pan- African marketing services firm across the continent.

This is the average take-home pay in South Africa right now – with some positive signs

The average nominal BTPI in Q1 2024 compared to the corresponding quarter one year earlier showed a 6.2% increase.

Capitec CEO scores massive R65 million payday

In its financial results for the full year ending 28 February 2023, Capitec showed strong growth despite the challenging environment within South Africa.

A m/m decrease in FAAC disbursements

Given that the expansion in FAAC disbursements was mainly due to gains from currency depreciation

‘Sad picture’ for South Africa’s economy

A sad picture being painted on the South African economy, where its GDP growth rate

Dark clouds gather for South Africa as IMF cuts growth outlook

The government has taken some measures to address these problems

IMF reviews Nigeria’s economic growth to 3.3%

The updated forecast marks an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the previous 3.0 per cent growth prediction published in the IMF’s January 2024 World Economic Outlook.

Persistent upward trend in inflationary pressures

We turn our attention to the drivers of February's inflation reading following the release of the price watch series by the National Bureau of Statistics.

World Bank forecasts 3.4% growth in SSA for 2024 amid persistent inequalities

The report highlights a decrease in external resources available to African governments, rendering fiscal situations more susceptible to global economic disruptions.

Absa sees growth in digital uptake

Absa Bank Botswana realised growth rates of seven and 50% in the number of digitally active customers in its Retail and Business Banking segments last year

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