Managers of Wealth Africa

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.

Brands are a bit rich

There's no cash crisis in Africa.

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.

South African Banks Fall to One-Year Low Before Rating Reviews

South African banking stocks fell, extending the longest losing streak since April 2011

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Companies shy away from long-term debt as economy sags

The economy grew by 0.7% in the third quarter

39.5 Million Nigerians Are Excluded From Financial Services

The bank said greater numbers of persons were excluded from insurance and pension services.

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.

The truth lets you free in reputation management

Delegates should not forget the power of civil society

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.

Passing On Wealth to the Next Generation

Wealth is passed from generation to generation with the hope that, custodians of these passed on assets would preserve them and in turn pass them on to the next generation.

Africa investments lure SA property counters

However, questions are emerging as to whether the sector’s valuations are justified

Signs point to Africa and Asia for future luxury hubs: CBRE

Continuing globalization ensures that the economy will remain a major factor in the luxury market, so brands must be attuned to economic patterns and shifts to stay ahead.

South Africa’s cheapest and most expensive bank accounts

According to Solidarity’s findings, Capitec’s place as the most affordable low-income account has been effectively challenged by FNB’s EasyAccount.

China's Tie-up with Africa Needs Fundamental Acceptance by Africans

China, the poster child for economic growth in recent decades, has been increasingly keen to spread its wealth and influence around.

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