08/24/2015
East Africa home to 11,000 millionaires
This is twice the global average over the same time with South Africans presently numbering the most.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/24/2015
How billionaire's fortune rose with N15.6bn in one day
Aliko's gain caused a stir as he alongside 10 other billionaires from around the world made money
08/24/2015
SA's online cross-border spend to rise
In terms of the study, cross-border spend refers to South Africans that make online purchases across international lines.
08/21/2015
Is Nigerian Banks Name And Shaming Of Bad Debtors Working?
Banks still carry these risks of certain sectors lacking economic direction.
08/19/2015
Why Asian Banker rates First Bank largest financial service institution
Maintaining its position, FBN occupy the largest share of the industry revenue with 14 percent of the total
08/19/2015
Zambia’s mid-term economic review exceptionally poor – Standard Bank
In Zambia clearly, there are fiscal issues and this relates to the larger size of the fiscal deficit
08/18/2015
BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Weakening Outlook for Global Economy Amid Fears Over China
An anti-commodities stance is evident with moves out of Energy and Materials, while defensive weightings increase.
08/16/2015
’Mangudya has eyes on the ball’
A QUARTER into his first term in office, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya has been more “on the ball and less on rhetoric”, thereby regaining the market confidence which has been missing, analysts have said.
08/16/2015
South Africa is one of the riskiest places to invest in the world
The investment group published a map in its “Transforming World Atlas” report, showing how costly it is to insure investments in markets across the world.
08/14/2015
Uganda: Banks Urged On Quality Services
Customers of financial services demand convenience, reliability, accessibility and affordability in conducting business.
08/13/2015
Inside South Africa’s most expensive house
It even has its own mini-theatre.
08/13/2015
Business in Africa: find a good local partner
The other challenge is finding good partners.
08/12/2015
Buhari Says Nigeria Is Not Rich, Wealthy Nigerians Must 'Wake Up'
Buhari and the African Development Bank officials discussed collaborating on projects in various sectors such as agriculture in order to create more jobs for the thousands of unemployed Nigerians
08/12/2015
Al Masah Capital reports MENA recorded 16 private equity deals worth $2.6b
First half of 2015 reflects ongoing economic and investment growth in the region
08/11/2015
South Africa economy faces turbulence ahead: c.bank's Kganyago
The reality, is that South Africa, along with other emerging market economies, is likely to face an increasingly turbulent time ahead.
08/11/2015
Kenya’s development efforts lead to improved World Bank rating
The Government’s effort to enhance economic growth by initiating development projects
08/11/2015
Negative perception affecting external investment to Africa: Afreximbank
The official was speaking at a panel discussion on how to attract foreign investment into Africa in Dubai
08/11/2015
Investors Clamoring for South African Linkers Risk Missing Boat
Investors looking to index-linked bonds to protect them against inflation fueled by the rand’s decline may have missed the boat.
08/11/2015
Tough times ahead for SA
South Africa's economy faces a turbulent time ahead as the prospect of interest rate normalisation in the United States and a slowdown in China's growth complicate policy, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday.
08/10/2015
Fund managers eye African beer market
Those demographics are reflected elsewhere in the continent.