Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africans are poorer than 20 years ago

Generally, higher per capita GDP indicates higher economic productivity and a higher standard of living.

Moody's upgrades outlook for Kenyan banks on interest rates fall

The agency raised the country’s rating from Caa1 to B3 in late January, six notches below investment grade.

Ghana’s inflation drops to 3.8% in January 2026, lowest since 2021 rebasing

On a month-on-month basis, inflation stood at 0.2 percent, indicating that the general price level increased marginally between December 2025 and January 2026.

Private credit rating agencies shape Africa’s access to debt

Better oversight is needed.

How much you need to earn to be middle-class in South Africa

To calculate ‘middle-class’ in South Africa, analysts take all salaries in the country and divide them by the number of employed people to find the average.

IMF adopts a more optimistic tone amid elevated risks

Overall, these developments signal renewed confidence in the global economy’s underlying resilience.

Economic Week: Inflation May Reach 8.4% in 2027, Foreign Investment Accelerates, and Centralized Imports Threaten Jobs

British consultancy Oxford Economics anticipates a sharp rise in inflation in Mozambique over the next two years, driven by the restart of major liquefied natural gas projects and the likely monetary financing of the budget deficit.

South African billionaire’s company hits a new record

It saw record net Cartrack subscriber additions of 111,478 (Q3 2025: 86,617).

The hammer South Africa should hope the US doesn’t drop: Dawie Roodt

Speaking in an interview with Biznews, Roodt said one of the significant risks is exposure to external shocks, particularly from the United States.

World Bank lifts South Africa growth outlook for 2025

Improved power supply and agriculture boost forecast, but trade risks cloud outlook

Global growth to ease to 2.6 per cent in 2026 as challenges persist – World Bank

The tide is turning for South Africa

This is important for the Reserve Bank, which wants inflation expectations to settle closer to 3%.

Why is the rand so strong and the economy so weak?

The rand strengthened nearly 13% against the US dollar over the past year, yet the domestic numbers remain weak. That disconnect won’t last forever.

Signs of life for one of South Africa’s largest employers

New sales orders were barely changed from November and remained at a subdued level, while business activity actually improved sharply during the month, albeit remaining below the 50 mark.

South Africa officially has a new dollar billionaire

Using traditional sand-casting methods, each piece was hand-finished and coated with multiple layers of enamel, a technically difficult process because enamel and cast iron expand at different rates when heated

Financial tips to help young adults beat inflation

As Nigeria grapples with persistent inflation, high interest rates and rising unemployment, young adults are increasingly exposed to financial vulnerability.

Financing the future for Africa - The state of banking in Africa: At a crossroads for growth

In Tanzania, institutions such as CRDB Bank are now participating in major fi- nancing rounds for the country’s new hydroelectric projects

Why Nigeria’s banking giants are buying more shares to secure power, profits

The trigger for this rush is the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directive that banks with international licences must raise their minimum capital base to ₦500 billion by April 2026.

South Africa’s richest people in 2025

This is based on rankings from Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List, which tracks and estimates the net worth of the world’s known billionaires.

No bank has been cited, sanctioned by any regulatory or law enforcement agencies – Association of Banks

“To imply systemic failure without such evidence risks conflating allegations with facts, and investigation with adjudication”, it mentioned in a statement.

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