Managers of Wealth Africa

Which Countries Are Most Attractive for Investors?

One way to look at this is to understand how Venture Capital and Private Equity investors view each country.

Africa's next generation of multinationals? 9 firms that show wave of new kids on the block

Forget 'old' money like MTN and Dangote, there’s a new ‘middle-class’ emerging, with retail and banks the stars in new wave of expansion.

Afrinvest Launches AfriTrack

AfriTrack services would normally be concluded within a period of one to three months

Managing compliance risk remains top priority for organizations across the MENA - Deloitte

Deloitte "Middle East Point of View"

African Development Bank chief urges continent to learn from Greek crisis

Outgoing African Development Bank president Donald Kaberuka says Africa must focus on economic stability amid struggles with deficit and debt

Govt meddling the biggest problem for business in SA: report

High levels of government intervention, high tax rates, complicated investment opportunities and a high level of trade union involvement have weighed down South Africa’s wealth scorecard

Sub-Saharan African M&As hit $15.3b

According to estimates from Thomson Reuters/Freeman Consulting, Sub-Saharan African investment banking fees reached $154.7 million during the half of 2015

The other North Africa

With attention often focused on the fast growing economies in the rest of the region, Mena Fund Manager looks at the investment environment for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia

Mozambique banking sector attracts the attention of major international banks

The Mozambique banking sector, which has high growth and good business prospects arising from foreign investment in exploration of natural resources

Africa's Scientific Independence: No More Business as Usual

As a proud African, it gives me enormous pride to witness our beloved continent's economic transformation.

ENSafrica’s 2015 anti-bribery and corruption survey results

Incidents of bribery have increased, but so has general awareness of anti-bribery compliance among organisations: these were some of the high-level findings of a recent survey conducted by ENSafrica.

Why you should stay invested offshore

Despite a rescue deal struck this week, there is uncertainty about the future of Greece.

M&A transactions targeting Sub-Saharan Africa reach $15.3bn in H1 2015

The largest deal with Sub-Saharan African involvement during the first half of 2015 was the $1.2 billion offer from Brait Mauritius for a 90% interest in British retailer New Look.

M&A transactions of Sub Saharan African targets reached $15.3 billion in H1 2015

Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has released the quarterly investment banking analysis for the Sub Saharan Africa region.

Kenyan Millionaire Numbers Seen Surging at Double Global Pace

The number of U.S.-dollar millionaires in Kenya will grow at more than double the global rate over the next decade as the economy expands

Preqin: Hedge funds in the red for the first time in 2015

The Preqin All-Strategies Hedge Fund benchmark was down 0.75% in June 2015, ending its five month streak of positive performance.

Global slowdown boosts Africa's hopes of achieving development goals

Investors have been pouring money into Africa in recent years, buoyed by its strong economic growth and improved governance amid slow growth in Europe, China and the United States.

Paying Taxes: 10 African Countries With Highest Tax-To-GDP Ratios

Africa has seen huge private-sector inflows, building on the “trade-not-aid” mantra that is currently in favor.

Nigeria’s investment banks feel the squeeze

Like everything else in Nigeria, investment banking will be hit by weak oil prices. Local players may struggle more than their global counterparts.

Women Daring To Lead Africa

The second pitch competition is underway

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