02/19/2018
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
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02/19/2018
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.
02/19/2018
Africa Development Bank and Egyptian Government Push for Innovations in Africa
The forum took place on 10-12 February this year in Cairo Egypt.
02/16/2018
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.
02/16/2018
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.
02/16/2018
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
02/16/2018
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.
02/16/2018
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.
02/16/2018
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.
02/15/2018
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
02/15/2018
Kenyan banks’ East Africa expansion hits rough patch
“Despite restricting expansion to East Africa, Kenyan banks have struggled to make waves in these markets,”
02/14/2018
Innovation and consolidation to drive African tech deals
Standard Bank is one of the key sponsors of TMT Finance Africa in Cape Town 2018
02/13/2018
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.
02/12/2018
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.
02/12/2018
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.
02/12/2018
BNY Mellon Receives Two MENA Fund Manager Services Awards
In addition, Eagle Investment Systems, a BNY Mellon company, collected the “Best Fund Accounting and Reporting Software Provider” award for the second consecutive year.
02/12/2018
Investec’s joint CEO structure yet another cop out
Like Standard Bank and Sasol, this is nothing but absurd.
02/09/2018
Local firms keen to invest as Zimbabwe opens its doors
Zimbabwe’s vast mineral wealth, especially its lithium deposits, have foreign investors beating a path to Harare
02/09/2018
EA Growth Forecast to Remain Buoyant
In Kenya, for example, the uncertainty following the prolonged electioneering period is expected to continue hanging over the economy stifling private-sector activity.
02/09/2018
The most expensive streets in South Africa in 2018
A higher-priced sale on Killarney Street (also in Sandhurst) would have pulled the street’s average up to become the most expensive street in the province at an average price of R24.6 million.