Managers of Wealth Africa

Time for SA to tune into Africa’s views on its role

Growing lack of trust in SA’s bona fides…. SA’s BRICS and G20 memberships seem to little benefit the rest of Africa.

AAKS; A Made-In-Africa Accessory Brand Tapping Into The Global Market

Akosua Afriye Kumi‘s brand, AAKS, is a testament to the powerful effect of storytelling in this digital age.

Inflation, growth fears keep SA, Nigeria rates steady

Setting interest rates in both nations is complicated by above-target inflation and poor economic performance.

Why Zimbabwe’s use of elephants to pay off old debt to China is problematic

Animals are also exported to restock parks or reserves elsewhere on the continent.

SA beaten by Mauritius as best African country for business

South Africa has been beaten to a pulp by the modest island of Mauritius as the best African country to do business with, according to American business magazine Forbes’ ‘Best Countries For Business 2016’ report.

Angola Wealth Fund Planning to Manage More Assets Internally

FSDEA is the latest in a line of wealth funds and institutional investors seeking to manage more of their own assets as management fees come under scrutiny.

Tough times, but SA wine industry is tougher

We need to increase wine prices collectively to get to that level

Fed Govt insensitive to our plight, say retirees

They appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to prioritise pension payment.

African startups to pitch for funding at Seedstars global final in April

Those companies will now pitch at the Seedstars Summit, where up to US$1 million of equity investment will be awarded to winners

Ask a lawyer: How can Nigeria finance innovation?

Earlier in 2016, Andela closed a $24 million in a Series B round which included Facebook and Google Ventures.

Cape Town SA’s most popular city among ‘ultra-rich’ property buyers – global survey

The ideal city property must satisfy a range of practical, emotional, and financial considerations.

Uganda gets ready for Islamic Banking summit

Against this dynamic backdrop, Ethico Live! in collaboration with ABL Dunamis will host the Second annual edition of the Sub‐Saharan Africa Islamic Finance Convention

Africa’s Biggest Bank Chasing Nigerian Deals After Oil Slump

Nigeria is in the grips of a year-long recession as the country struggles to cope with oil prices

Three Senior Bankers from Europe, Asia and Africa Discuss the Disruptive Influence of Fintech on the Banking Industry

Right now it’s fashion to talk about fintech, and I’m sure that many of these companies will also be here in 10 or 20 years from now.

Abraaj still interested in Barclays Africa

The move is intended to be to a level which will permit deconsolidation from an accounting and regulatory perspective.

Boycott Absa, says ANCYL

The ANCYL in eThekwini said on Wednesday it was already talking to young people to urge them not to bank with Absa, and those who are already clients to close their accounts.

What does it mean for technology to be innately African?

No one has ever doubted that Africa has a thriving entrepreneurial spirit.

20 years inside the mind of the CEO... What’s next?

What’s on the mind of 1,379 CEOs around the world?

Morocco: Hands across the Sahara

The most important area of Moroccan investment at present is the banking sector.

Sierra Leone News: Ecobank changing the face of banking in Salone – Lucretia Aina-Moore

She said their internet banking platform for both their individual customers (Retail Internet Banking) and corporate customers (Ecobank Omni) is unrivalled in this market.

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