Managers of Wealth Africa

Kenya among hotspots in Africa for private equity in 2016

This was despite sub-Saharan Africa’s top two economies facing economic slowdown and energy challenges.

Rich people bailing on SA

Last year was a particularly bad one for South African millionaires, according to the latest South Africa 2016 Wealth Report by New World Wealth. By Carin Smith.

Millionaires relocate over problems in SA

The report found that this emigration was due mainly to poor economic conditions, with the rand depreciating by about 25 percent against the dollar.

Port Louis ranked first in Africa for the quality of living and personal safety survey

Port Louis is ranked 83rd in the world in quality of living and 59th globally in personal safety.

Private Equity Exits Stack Up as South Africa Economy Wilts

The buyout company owns an interest in Consol Glass Ltd. and a share in cinema-chain owner Primedia Ltd. among its 10 billion rand ($639 million) in assets.

Tax considerations in an investment decision

A look at contributions to retirement savings and tax-free savings accounts, as well as endowment policies and Capital Gains Tax.

China has more billionaires than US: Report

The Hurun Global Rich List 2016 ranked 2188 billionaires from 68 countries, up 99 from last year, in another record-breaking year for the world’s billionaires.

Gordhan budget looks to steer SA clear of junk rating

The rand has gained 2.5% against the dollar since the beginning of the year to trade at 15.2232 as of 23:15 in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

HSBC Holdings Joins Poaching Race in Financial Sector

Improving executive portfolios by raiding competitors seems to be the latest trend in the banking sector

Eating the intra-African trade pudding: Uganda, South Africa top as neighbours drive Kenya’s tourism recovery

African trade represents just 2% of the global total, and intra-African trade makes up 12% of the continent’s activity, compared to 60% in Europe and 35% in Asia.

Africa understands global risk trends, says Standard Bank

The group, which operates as Stanbic in Zambia, has also forecast that Africa’s growth will linger in the range of four and five percent.

Bears now stalk Africa’s markets

In 2012, when he declared that Africa “could be the emerging-market story of the next decade

Smart strategies needed for investor dodge ball

Global themes from last year have returned with a vengeance.

Chinese investment in Africa continues despite economic slowdown

The issue of economic slowdown in China is more a matter of perception than reality.

More than just a financial return

Impact funding can deliver so much more, so why isn’t it?

Mauritius economy to expand by 3.8 pct in 2016

The bank said expansion of production will be slow in the first and second quarters of this year

Developing countries are bracing for a major slowdown this year

The real worry for the global economy is not just falling commodity prices but also huge capital outflows, which hold serious knock-on effects for growth

Africa: Tanzania Takes Top Financial Inclusion Spot in Africa

According to Finscope survey of 2013, financial services had reached to 76 per cent of the population by 2013 from 44 per cent in 2009

Sub-Saharan Africa’s Most and Least Resilient Economies

The continent’s long-term potential remains attractive, but a company’s success in the current environment will depend on its strategy.

South Africa: S&P Sounds Rates, Inflation Warning for SA Banks

S&P said South African banks' "dependence on external debt remains limited"

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