Managers of Wealth Africa

African Development Bank to launch African Economic Outlook report

The report is the result of the work and analysis of the Bank’s economic experts

Seychelles honour women

There is so much to share in this life, and there is so much still to be done

10 Best African Countries To Invest In 2019

The report assesses the economic outlook and investment opportunities in Africa

From table-top groundnut seller to Regional CEO of UBA – Story of Abiola M. Bawuah

All aspects of Abiola Bawuah’s story are fascinating

Banking sector will record robust year-end result — Magnartis Finance boss

The banking sector has also been the most active sector in the market.

The 5 South Africans that made the Forbes' Wealthiest Africans list

This is the eighth year in a row that Dangote would top the list as the richest billionaire in Africa

Beyond 100: Whitepaper

We could be closer to this reality than many people realise.

Kenyan passport ranked eighth most powerful in Africa

Kenya ranked 72nd in 2019 with 71 destination visa free access

Nigeria: Dangote Remains Africa's Richest Man

His net worth climbed dramatically from $5.3 billion in January 2018 as a result of more detailed information provided by him about his assets.

Fewer Billionaires, Poorer Billionaires On African Continent In 2019

All but four members of the list have smaller fortunes than a year ago.

SA is the 29th-best country for expats, according to HSBC

Singapore is the best place to live in as an expat in terms of the economy, experience and family life.

The 2019 economic storm cloud and its silver lining for banking

On the private side, credit supply improved from around two per cent to around above four per cent in 2018

South African credit cards compared

Most banks offer personalised interest rates based on credit profiles, tied to the repo rate.

African banks face a new year with renewed hope of revenue growth

It is estimated that loan loss provisions for most African banks will range between one per cent and two per cent of the gross loan book.

In Congo, all that glitters is really gold... and diamonds and cobalt and coltan

Congo needs to be helped to start selling its wealth in Congolese currency and at the right price. Then Congo will be viable to lend other African countries all the money they need for development projects.

African Bank CEO Basani Maluleke on quest to alter banking scene among masses

Maluleke said African Bank has introduced a savings and investment product suite last year and as of September 31, there is R1.1bn of retail deposits on the bank's balance sheet.

Africa heads towards crypto revolution

The MMM scheme eased the outline of bitcoin trading into normal consciousness.

Bright Simons writes...Should pension funds carry cross of Ghana’s local banks?

The OECD Global Pension Statistics database suggests that cash and deposits constitute nearly 20% of holdings, which would suggest deployable resources of nearly $400 million

Menace to Society… Who will Save GTBank Customers from their Security Men?

In the last couple of weeks, not a few customers have openly complained to Highlife about the beggarly and abusive disposition of the security staff.

China Cornering South Africa’s Rare Earth Metals?

Conveniently for the devolving “democratic” South African government, the Chinese do not get too caught up in details like safe work environments, human rights, or democracy.

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