12/14/2015
Risk, ruin and the unknown unknowns of the finance sector
The shockwaves from forced sovereign wealth selling will gut the world's commercial property markets, infrastructure and private equity funds
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/10/2015
Goldman Sees South Africa Own Goal as Zuma Move Hits Bank Stocks
To drive higher economic growth South Africa has to stop scoring own goals, and some market commentators feel that the timing and manner of Minister Nene’s removal is in effect an own goal
12/10/2015
SA, Nigeria lead in intra-African e-commerce
The two countries are playing no small role in boosting e-commerce on the continent, offering a much-needed shift that can potentially have a positive impact on both economies
12/08/2015
Announcement: Moody's: African banks' stable outlook balances rising asset quality risks against resilient buffers
The research is an update to the markets and does not constitute a rating action.
12/08/2015
South Africa's current account deficit widens, threatening rand
Economists polled by Reuters had reached consensus on a 4 percent deficit in the third quarter.
12/08/2015
South Africans move assets abroad at record pace
Rand weakness and pessimism over economic environment push move to overseas.
12/07/2015
SA edges closer to junk rating
The decision means there is at least a one-in-three chance that South Africa will end up with a speculative credit rating within the next year or two
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.
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.