03/27/2017
SA and Nigeria need to work on stability, warns African Development Bank
The bank argues there is potential for an agricultural boom in Africa but it all hinges on Nigeria and SA
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03/24/2017
Foreign investors perk up on prospects for SA
Merrill Lynch conference highlights positive shift among foreigners and local fund managers
03/24/2017
South Africa commits to working with Nigeria for a better Africa
As both countries move towards the regeneration of the African continent they both could play an important role as the two major countries with leading economies.
03/24/2017
Bulletin warns UK's Brexit process could hit SA banks' balance sheets
One of the strengths of SA's banks is that they are not very dependent on foreign funding, unlike banks in many other emerging markets.
03/24/2017
Rand Rally Seen Fading by Old Mutual as Political Risk Lingers
The rand may weaken to 14.13 per dollar by the end of 2017
03/23/2017
R250 billion to transform ownership of SA’s banking sector
According to figures presented to parliament’s standing committee on finance.
03/22/2017
Premium Pension pays N118bn benefit to pensioners
We are in a retail business and pension business is a business we have to do with individuals.
03/22/2017
Bigwigs lose big in Fleming takeover deal
According to a filing with the Competition Authority, Fleming is equally owned by 21st Holdings through Robert Fleming Botswana Holdings (RFH) and Starfish Private Limited.
03/22/2017
Structural Issues Mount as South Africa's Economy Slides Into Recession
The structural inefficiency of the economy has exacerbated during the past year as social tensions
03/22/2017
De Beers Buys Out LVMH Retail Partner
Whereas Forevermark is a De Beers brand carried by other retailers, DBDJ is a separate stand-alone retail business.
03/22/2017
Africa's youngest billionaire Wins Africa CEO of the Year
This category was created at last year's Forum, to recognize a promising young African business leader under 45 years old.
03/21/2017
Gulf nations driving foreign investment in Africa, says Dubai Chamber
Organisations from the Gulf region have invested around $30 billion in Africa’s infrastructure projects over the last decade, according to latest figures from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
03/21/2017
The African Billionaires 2017
There are 25 African billionaires this year, up from 24 last year.
03/20/2017
Sanlam dialling up on Africa
Expansion in emerging markets expected to reduce dominance of SA
03/20/2017
Destination: Africa
Robust due diligence will also be essential, especially when representing banks.
03/20/2017
Standard Bank shareholders shrug off gloomy outlook
The stock is up about 4% since 'sell'note was sent, mostly to portfolio managers, in line with the gain in the banks index
03/17/2017
Would a systemic risk tax protect SA from a potential banking failure?
Qobolwakhe Dube and Co-Pierre Georg provide new insights into the extent of risk the country’s financial system faces
03/16/2017
Why Dubai is selling homes to Kenyans
Kenyans are seeking long-term investment opportunities, and Dubai real estate is considered a safe asset class with a strong return on investment.
03/16/2017
Africa CEO Forum tips Nigeria’s UBA, BUA for Geneva awards
The award categories include the CEO of the Year and Young CEO of the Year, African Company of The Year and African Bank of the Year, among others.
03/15/2017
Four areas SA banks really need to focus on in 2017
These are some of the findings from PwC’s South Africa Major Banks Analysis report released on Tuesday (14 March) entitled ‘Standing firm against headwinds.’