Managers of Wealth Africa

Private Equity: A panacea for financing African Infrastructure?

Private Equity financing is already becoming part of the solution

South Africa must get ready to make sacrifices to escape junk status

SA’s first challenge is to improve economic growth

Concerns over Kenya’s mounting debt levels

National Treasury downplayed the rating

Bank Stocks Could Emerge Winners From Tough South African Budget

Banks could benefit if budget improves sentiment: Citigroup

KCB says capital ratios strong despite Moody’s downgrade

The downgrade of the banks followed similar action on Kenya resulting from the weakening of the state’s credit profile due to a high fiscal deficit in excess of six per cent, as well as a public debt that now exceeds Sh4 trillion or more than 50 per

Tapping the Islamic banking potential in Africa

The demand for Sharia-compliant products across the continent has been growing for both Muslims and non-Muslims

Tanzania is edging out Kenya in attracting tourists

A leader in tourism in Kenya is worried that neighboring Tanzania is becoming more attractive to tourists than Kenya.

Africa Development Bank and Egyptian Government Push for Innovations in Africa

The forum took place on 10-12 February this year in Cairo Egypt.

Tunisia's economy grew 1.9% in 2017 vs 1% in 2016

The state statistics institute said the growth was driven by a 2.5% expansion in the agricultural sector.

Nigeria, biggest loser of illicit financial flows in Africa – Adeosun

She said Nigeria had one of the lowest tax to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio in the world at just six per cent.

Revealed: British, Nigerian Tycoons are Top Buyers of Houses in Nairobi

Kenya is also on the radar of high net worth investors from Europe and USA led by British buyers

Financial technology in Africa to grow to 3 bln USD by 2020: pan-African bank

Speaking at a penal discussion looking at delivering a cashless society in Africa, Mbabazi explained the importance of fintech and moving toward a cashless society.

What is Open Banking and what does it mean for South Africa?

Barnard says authorised third parties, such as fintechs, could gain access to a customer’s bank data to create an engaging banking experience to best meet each customer’s needs.

Bank of Baroda finally explain why they are leaving SA

Van Staden said that the reporting on certain aspects on the Bank of Baroda have been uninformed.

Zuma exit spurs surge in South African stocks as banks rally

The benchmark FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index rises as much as 2.7%, its biggest gain since June 28, 2016

Kenyan banks’ East Africa expansion hits rough patch

“Despite restricting expansion to East Africa, Kenyan banks have struggled to make waves in these markets,”

Innovation and consolidation to drive African tech deals

Standard Bank is one of the key sponsors of TMT Finance Africa in Cape Town 2018

How long it takes to sell your house in South Africa right now

This value band now boasts the second highest average house price growth.

AfDB president pleased with strategic partnership with Egypt

AfDB's support for projects will sure help change the way the water file is tackled in Africa, Adesina said.

Famous Nigerian philanthropist to empowering 1000 Africa’s entrepreneurs in 2018.

The business in competition must be located in Africa, be for-profit and existing 3 years ago at least.

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