Managers of Wealth Africa

Barclays, Old Mutual May Feel EU Waves

Barclays Africa has not found another buyer yet, which may lead to Barclays negotiating for a cheaper price," MyWealth Investments CEO Devin Shutte said.

Zimbabwe: Sealing the Cookie Jar for Collective Interest

Zimbabwe's state enterprises, widely entangled in abuse, opacity and under performance, come across as a millstone.

Global Challengers and Champions Defy Tough Times and Keep Growing

BCG Identifies 100 Large, Ambitious Companies From Emerging Markets and Nearly 1,500 Smaller, Faster-Growing, and More Profitable Ones

Guptas move to buy South African bank

The move follows a total shutdown of Gupta accounts by every major South African bank in the past six months.

Bots’ central bank warns of effects of unemployment

Conversely, the bank says, reducing unemployment through creating sustainable job opportunities supports inclusive growth, rising living standards and social stability.

Africa's consumer market promising - BCG Report

The study noted that distribution networks of goods and services was improving through the development of modern stores and access to telecommunications and the internet.

African Banks Scale Back Expansion As Commodity Prices Rout Bites

The downturn in oil and mineral prices has battered many African currencies, slowed some economies and forced change in the banking sector.

Can SA banks legally deduct from social grants?

SASSA alleges that regulations issued in terms of the Social Assistance Act don't allow for the authorisation of debit orders on social grant monies

Mobile money to power Africa financial growth: study

The "high cost to serve and low margins of traditional bank accounts in Africa" are the main reasons for the oversight.

Unlocking New Opportunities

In her mid-thirties, she has just landed a first for Namibia developing a new, trendy and innovative banking product targeting mainly young customers

SA banks ‘resilient enough to weather downgrade’

In the event of a downgrade, Turner was optimistic that local banks could handle a downgrade better than expected. South African banks were in better shape compared with the previous macro stress events of 2008.

Africa’s Rise Is Not A Myth

Just as important, these advisors will provide guidance on meaningful social impact activities, like giving back to society and creating entrepreneurial opportunities.

All is not lost for BRICS-Africa despite recent challenges

It says that today the thrill behind BRICS-Africa engagements has waned.

Investing in Africa is more about betting on the future

Even with returns on investment of 25% and more several years ago, Africa did not have institutional investors kicking down the doors to get in.

The richest and poorest municipalities in South Africa

One of the key indicators of the index is income levels across the country – where higher income levels signify a more comfortable standard of living, while low income levels indicate more deprived communities.

Mergers and acquisitions in East Africa on the rise

The emerging trend has seen deal makers flock to the region to get a slice of the growing business

Islamic Banking Can Sustain Somaliland’s Development

According to the latest KAP survey, women and adolescence girls carry the burden of water fetching in Somaliland. They spend more than thirty minutes per trip in collecting water.

Finance: Blessed returns

Pope Francis has little good to say about capitalism but has championed impact investments

Islamic finance could be game changer for development in West Africa

Senegal is positioning itself to become the region’s centre for sharia compliant financial products.

Only One in Four EMEA Banks Have a Company-Wide Digital Strategy

Conducted by IDC Financial Insights and sponsored by SAP, the study The Digital-Ready Bank surveyed 250 retail and corporate banks across EMEA.

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