12/07/2015
Can SA bank on winning with Beijing’s billions?
The proviso, though, is that we should do it with open minds and eyes.
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/07/2015
Bonuses: which SA CEO got the biggest?
Hendrik du Toit's R78-million bonus raised eyebrows this
12/07/2015
Why Africa should turn to capital markets to fund its infrastructure deficit
Improving infrastructure is not only critical for economic growth in Africa but essential for ensuring the improved wellbeing of its people.
12/04/2015
Tanzania's Richest Man Mohammed Dewji Is Forbes Africa's Man Of The Year
Dewji, 40, is the fourth man to be named Person of the Year.
12/03/2015
Asia, Middle East, Africa fastest growers for UHNW segment: Wealth-X
The global ultra-high-net-worth population is larger than ever and is on pace to continuously grow, according to a new report by Wealth-X and UBS.
12/03/2015
European brands turn to South Africa, Nigeria for expansion: CBRE
As Africa’s middle class continues to grow, proper timing will allow brands to capitalize on the new consumer segment.
12/02/2015
Brands are a bit rich
There's no cash crisis in Africa.
12/02/2015
Taste for luxury: Ethiopia's new elite spur housing boom
White fences and manicured lawns surround the villas of an elegant housing estate in Ethiopia, a potent symbol of the emerging elite in a country better known for drought and famine.
12/02/2015
South African Banks Fall to One-Year Low Before Rating Reviews
South African banking stocks fell, extending the longest losing streak since April 2011
12/01/2015
Trouble in Tanzania as Standard Bank judgment bites
Pay up, come clean, play straight and get the lawyers in fast, are just some of the lessons handed down by Lord Justice Leveson in the UK’s first DPA decision affirmed by the courts.
11/30/2015
Private Equity Investment on the Rise in Mauritius
The report provides analysis of private equity investment activity in the form of buyouts, and exits, whether via initial public offerings, sales to other private equity firms, or trade sales.
11/29/2015
MTN: Nigeria Shouldn’t Send Wrong Signals To Investors, Says S’Africa Ports Boss
It would be recalled that telecommunications industry regulator, Nigeria Communications Commission, for defaulting on agreements to disconnect unregistered lines, heavily fined MTN.
11/27/2015
Moody's affirms Mauritius's Baa1 government bond rating with stable outlook
Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Mauritius's Baa1 government bond rating with a stable outlook.
11/27/2015
Financial inclusion is still met with a number of challenges in Africa
One of the most life-altering and important drives in the developed world is the drive towards financial inclusion.
11/26/2015
African Leaders Showcase Business Opportunities in Dubai
"To set up the right environment, there is a need to focus on private investments, supported by the public sector, and work is already underway in this. For example, Rwanda looked at Roaming Charges for people in our sub-region and realised the need
11/26/2015
Companies shy away from long-term debt as economy sags
The economy grew by 0.7% in the third quarter
11/25/2015
39.5 Million Nigerians Are Excluded From Financial Services
The bank said greater numbers of persons were excluded from insurance and pension services.
11/25/2015
What You Need To Know About South Africa’s Ultra Wealthy
South Africa is home to 835 ultra wealthy individuals with a combined net worth of US$112 billion, making it the country with the largest ultra high net worth (UHNW)* population in Africa, according to a Wealth-X and UBS study.
11/25/2015
The truth lets you free in reputation management
Delegates should not forget the power of civil society
11/25/2015
Chinese Investment in Africa Falls by 40%
Analysts are also asking if Western countries and companies will take this time to recover some of the business ground in Africa they had lost to Beijing in recent years.