04/22/2015
Global Luxury Brands Target Africa’s Growing Rich List
Global luxury brand such as Italian menswear company Ermenegildo Zegna have been tracking this trend
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04/21/2015
Kenya: Bank of Africa Launch 'Viewerthon' Treat for Kenyan Athletes
The 'viewerthon' sponsored by Bank of Africa in Kenya will not only see the athletes watch the events live but will also learn about investment and banking.
04/21/2015
Fitch Affirms 6 South African Money Market Funds at 'AA+(zaf)'/'V1(zaf)'
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Fund Credit Quality Ratings and National Fund Volatility Ratings of six South African Money Market Funds at 'AA+(zaf)'/'V1(zaf)'
04/20/2015
Cost of living: South Africa vs the world
While South Africans often complain about the rising cost of living in the country, it remains one of the most affordable countries in the world.
04/20/2015
Citi: UAE Gateway to Africa for Multinational Business
Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions recently hosted a client seminar titled: ‘The Middle East - Africa Expanding Corridor: Understanding the Potential and Capitalizing on the Growth’ focussing on Citi’s unique footprint and transaction se
04/17/2015
China's South African Ties Complicated By Recent Violence
China’s foreign minister visited South Africa just as a wave of anti-foreigner violence broke out in Durban.
04/17/2015
Why Ethiopian Financial Services Industry Is Slow On Mobile Banking
As a nation, Ethiopia’s 7 percent average annual economic growth has been one of the best in the region over the decade
04/16/2015
Two billion adults still 'have no access to banking'
More than a quarter of people globally still do not have access to banking facilities, a report shows.
04/15/2015
African economic growth to slow in 2015: IMF
Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa remains strong but is expected to slow for a second successive year in 2015
04/15/2015
Citi: UAE Gateway to Africa for Multinational Business
Dubai Seminar Explores Citi's Unparalleled Africa Capabilities
04/15/2015
Continental Reinsurance Institutes African Insurance Journalists Award
The awards, according to him, are an extension of the insurer's continued commitment to the advancement of excellence in the industry.
04/14/2015
Digital and core platform modernisation to drive bank IT budget growth
This change will be reflected by the spending growth in core platforms
04/14/2015
Value of announced M&A transactions involving Sub Saharan African targets reached US$5.7 billion during the first quarter of 2015
Debt capital markets in Sub Saharan Africa recorded the highest first quarter total in the region since 2011.
04/14/2015
Skye Bank: Leveraging on acquisition
The report adds that banks cannot just rely on ATM deployment and internet banking
04/14/2015
Where do Africa's multimillionaires live?
However these days, they can take a stroll around Victoria Island, an exclusive neighborhood in Lagos where brands like Porsche, Hugo Boss and Ermenegildo Zegna line the streets.
04/13/2015
Kenya attracting investments despite insecurity
The large portion of the population is only now entering the workforce
04/08/2015
Access to Better Technology A Top Driver For Cloud Adoption
The study outlined how Oracle SaaS customers overcame concerns and inhibitions with regard to cloud adoption
04/08/2015
South Africa Power Crisis Paralyzes Investment, Risks Rating
South Africa’s estimated economic expansion of 2 percent this year could have been at least 1 percentage point higher
04/08/2015
Banks should look for talent outside their companies
Many companies prefer to appoint internal candidates as successors as there’s no pressure from black lobby groups
04/07/2015
Beyond Shopping Malls, Africa Needs Real Estate Developments
The growth of Africa’s cities and economies will do a lot to define the global socio-economic landscape over the coming decades