Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africa Inflation Target Could Be Even Lower, Central Bank Says

They argue that the drive for low inflation is misplaced and that the mandate should be expanded to include more focus on economic growth and job creation.

How an idyllic African island became a tax haven for some of the world’s biggest corporations

The journey to becoming an offshore financial hub started in 1989 as Mauritius sought to move away from agricultural dependence and diversify its economy.

Single family office numbers up 38 per cent

This increase is spurred by a number of factors, including those outlined by Dr Rebecca Gooch: “Asia Pacific and the Middle East, in particular, have experienced a surge of growth in business which is leading to a rise in the ultra-high net worth po

Slow payment by government slowing Kenya's economy - Moody’s

Reliance on commercial bank financing means the sovereign is highly vulnerable to adverse developments in the sector

'Mauritius Leaks' details Africa's revenue loss to offshore tax haven

Based on 200,000 files, Mauritius Leaks exposes a sophisticated system that diverts tax revenue from poor nations back to the coffers of Western corporations and African oligarchs.

Read an Excerpt from Pieter du Toit’s new book, The Stellenbosch Mafia: Inside the Billionaire’s Club.

In the following excerpt, Johann Rupert, one of Africa’s richest men and a member of the “club”, reveals the details of the Bell Pottinger-orchestrated campaign he alleges was launched to discredit him, and denies he has ever been involv

Standard Chartered: Committed to putting disability inclusion front and centre

We want to do our part to ensure people with disabilities are included, which is why we’ve signed up to the Valuable 500

Review: Ten facts about Investment Banking in Nigeria

This is true all over the world, but especially in Nigeria, given the culture of financial misinformation.

How China’s Africa Alliance is Shifting World Order

Although the resolution was passed, African countries did not abide by any side.

Botswana companies upbeat about economy in 2Q: central bank

Positives expected to propel the economy are being derived from the political climate, domestic demand and the current exchange rate, which are viewed as being the most supportive factors to doing business in Botswana during the second quarter of 2019.

Six trends investors should watch

Changes in the world that could have major impacts on returns

World Bank contradicts Tanzania's growth estimates

Last year’s growth was affected by a decline in investment, exports and private lending, the report said.

Give it cash now and swop Eskom debt later, proposes Nedbank

Other suggestions are being considered to ease Eskom from the burden of more than R440bn of debt, 70percent of which is guaranteed by the state.

Investor confidence in Africa is returning

FDI inflows have risen due to advances in regional integration, the digital economy, infrastructure development and agribusiness

Kenyan banks face lower earnings as bad loans rise

Last year, the sector’s total income grew by a modest 3.3 per cent, a turnaround from a 4.8 per cent decline in 2017, largely buoyed by increased interest income on government securities, with the top banks investing heavily in Treasury bills and bo

SA Entrepreneurs Must Consider These Things Before Emigrating

There's a fine line between South African entrepreneurs emigrating to start a new life with the aim of expanding their businesses internationally; and those who end up taking an expensive holiday.

Financial Emigration Demystified: South Africans Need The Full Picture

Many South Africans believe they are 100% tax exempt in SA once they have formally emigrated – this is one of the biggest misconceptions.

2017 to 2019: How 50 Cities Scored on Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Then to Now

Building on annual research since 2010, Dell Technologies ranks cities based on the impact of local policies, programs and characteristics in addition to national laws and customs to help improve support for women entrepreneurs and the overall economy.

Good news: SA government bonds just breached 8%. Here's what that means

Bond yields are important because they guide the interest rates the government ends up paying to borrow money.

Solving Africa's pressing woes should be part of our companies business

It has become more apparent that businesses can make money by resolving community problems, and that this approach is paramount to their overall future success.

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