10/26/2016
Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2016 nominees: 2 presidents, 2 South Africans, 1 country
Forbes emphasized the strides and reforms the country has undertaken in recent years citing particularly the issues of gender equality.
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10/26/2016
Prophet Bushiri named billionaire by Drum Magazine of South African
Prophet Shephered Bushiri has been named by the popular Drum Magazine of South Africa as a top notch billionairer
10/26/2016
UAE tops in ease of doing business in Mena
This is a significant increase from the annual average of 19 reforms during the past five years.
10/25/2016
Southern Africa: Mineral-Rich, But People Still Poverty-Stricken
He noted that mining across the world is suffering a crisis of legitimacy for two reasons.
10/25/2016
Increased number of South Africans investing in Mauritius. Why?
The firm’s comments are partially supported by the World Bank Doing Business Survey 2016, where Mauritius is ranked 32nd worldwide and 1st in Africa.
10/24/2016
Banking distress spreads across Africa
The mounting issues faced by lenders in sub-Saharan Africa marks a turning point for the continent once lauded as the next big investment destination.
10/24/2016
How sound are Nigerian banks?
That means bad loans in the banking system are now 234 per cent of the CBN requirements.
10/21/2016
Banks Failing Coast to Coast Show Spreading Africa Distress
The collapse of a Ugandan bank, said to be an acquisition target of Bob Diamond’s Atlas Mara Ltd., is adding to woes stalking the industry from Mozambique to Nigeria.
10/20/2016
How South Africa’s super-rich make their money – and give it away
Most respondents were between 40 and 60 years of age, 23% were younger than 40 and 17% older than 60.
10/20/2016
Wealth report: SA’s top cities have some rich residents
South Africa, in total, holds $580 billion in terms of wealth. It is home to 40 400 millionaires and seven billionaires
10/20/2016
How South African insurers are missing the Facebook boat
Old Mutual definitely gets its voice out there in a major way with the highest number of posts in the industry and the second-highest engagement score.
10/20/2016
Survey reveals food is eating into people’s salaries
More than 1,100 people responded to our poll, which asked what they spent most on out of food, utility bills, clothes, leisure and transport.
10/20/2016
Warning: Don’t carry large amounts of cash
Perpetrators operate in groups and even travel between provinces and cities to commit these heinous deed
10/19/2016
Banks’ status bright despite global headwind
Central Bank of Nigeria is standing by the locals, assuring stakeholders of stability and growth following the gradual rise in crude oil prices
10/19/2016
Key success factors in Africa’s economic growth
African economies are resilient
10/19/2016
Banking: True consequences of a security breach
In South Africa, the risks to banks are may be higher.
10/19/2016
Investors still upping real estate allocation, but more defensively — survey
The 2016 Allocations Monitor focuses on the role of real estate in institutional portfolios, and the impact of institutional allocation trends on the investment management industry.
10/19/2016
Access to credit a challenge in SSA
The report undertakes a comparative review of the financial systems and regulations in Africa relative to the sub-Saharan Africa region.
10/18/2016
Carry your cash safely
During this period four convictions were recorded with sentences varying between three and 15 years imprisonment.
10/18/2016
Financial inclusion remains a challenge for low income communities in Africa
Financial inclusion remains low in Africa