03/30/2017
How long it would take you to become the richest person in South Africa
Who held the title in 2016’s official ranking.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/30/2017
Banks fight over Chinese businesses
Stanbic Bank again makes Chinese businesses irresistible offers
03/30/2017
Five Reasons Why Investors Are Moving Capital Into Commercial Real Estate in Emerging Markets
Below are the five major factors that characterize the prevalent bullishness in commercial real estate of so many emerging economies globally.
03/29/2017
Global Fund management fees negotiations to benefit Zim
Government has been receiving its grants through the UNDP since 2008
03/29/2017
Somaliland: Islamic or Conventional Banking which Model is for Development?
The Somaliland Parliament is currently debating which modality to adopt in terms of the financial sector.
03/29/2017
Traders’ attitude slows Ghana’s RMB trading venture
The value of bilateral trade between Ghana and China reached 6.6 billion U.S Dollars by the end of 2015
03/28/2017
How much money you need to be an ‘average Joe’ in South Africa
Net assets, or your net worth, includes everything you own of significance, held against your debts.
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
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.