11/19/2018
Foreign investors, govt divest from banks
The report shows that 15 banks out of the 26 lenders had partial or full foreign ownership in 2017, with five banks having substantial foreign ownership above 50 per cent.
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11/19/2018
‘Rich’ counties set for additional cash
Of special concern is the need to allocate resources for the development of slum areas in major urban centres.
11/19/2018
Access reiterates commitment to sustainable banking
“The business of banking for us goes beyond keeping the money."
11/19/2018
AfDB economic report showcases Zim investment opportunities
The meeting was attended by Zimbabwean government officials, representatives of public and private sectors as well as other development partners based in the country.
11/19/2018
Nigeria economic recovery plan is a step in right direction – KPMG
He discussed the state of the Nigerian Economy with CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole on the side-lines of the KPMG CFO Forum
11/16/2018
Africa’s overlooked business revolution
Global business leaders who misunderstand Africa run the risk of missing out on one of the 21st century’s great growth opportunities.
11/16/2018
Fitch confirms ratings of SA's major banks at notch below investment grade
Fitch said the major players were weakened by a "concentration of activities" in SA.
11/16/2018
Report exposes secrets and dodgy tactics of banks and auditors
The aim of the report is to show that this is a systematic problem, particularly with financial firms in South Africa
11/15/2018
Three key points about offshore investing and estate planning
The dos, the don’ts – and the ‘bottom drawer’ trust.
11/15/2018
Co-operative Bank records Sh14.65 billion pre-tax profit in Q3 2018
The Group continues to leverage on the benefits arising from the “Soaring Eagle” Transformation Project that the bank has been implementing since 2014, with a clear focus on improvement in Operating Efficiencies, Salesforce Effectiveness and I
11/15/2018
How Ramaphosa’s South Africa could look in ten years’ time
In addition, the investment would enable some R468.8 billion in potential production from 2025 to 2035.
11/15/2018
Discovery Bank explains “no whites” share plan
Speaking to the SABC, Gore said Discovery Bank will give its clients great value for healthy life choices and good financial decisions.
11/15/2018
Beware of the “Money Bomb” scam in South Africa
One of the most effective ways to defraud or steal from South Africans is through social engineering attacks, whether in person or online.
11/15/2018
Evolving tactic against investment dogs
Assessing good-stewardship traits can filter out the worst excesses of management.
11/14/2018
African Development Bank launches Africa Energy Portal
Many international and local stakeholders have experienced the data access and reliability challenges that hold back substantive participation in the numerous opportunities within Africa’s energy sector.
11/14/2018
Executives reveal biggest risks to business in Kenya
Of the 34 countries in sub-Saharan Africa that we surveyed, unemployment and underemployment was identified as the most pressing concern for businesses in 22 of them.
11/14/2018
We equally need upward review of pensions, senior citizens beg FG
Needless to say the payment of the balance of these arrears is long overdue
11/14/2018
How Peter Amangbo became the CEO of one of Nigeria’s biggest banks
Apart from his powerful position as the CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, he currently serves as the company’s Group Managing Director
11/13/2018
Africa's secret weapon for economic growth and global development
That power was recognized clearly when countries around the world signed up to the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015.
11/12/2018
Zambia becoming attractive investment destination – Absa Group
Market depth up 3 places to 6th overall; access to foreign exchange up 5 places to 5th overall