Managers of Wealth Africa

The most popular bank in South Africa

The results showed that in 2016, Capitec continued to eat into the market share of its competitors.

Agenda 2063 raring to be implemented AU

Agenda 2063 is a framework formulated to guide Africa’s development in the next 50 years. It was adopted by African leaders in 2015.

‘Africa needs more financing institutions’

Banda noted that the projects funded by the bank do not only impact on national economies but also help improve household incomes, thereby addressing challenges such as poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and sanitation among others.

Will 2017 be as challenging for sub-Saharan Africa banks as 2016?

Looking at the east Africa region, where growth remains robust, the banking sector is nevertheless struggling with rising bad debts.

Africa’s private sector stands to lose from Brexit

Small scale makes deeper structural changes to African economies

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.

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