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The latest online survey results from IAB South Africa and Effective Measure provide an insightful snapshot of South Africans’ current savings and investment behaviour.

An African business coming your way by David Bain

A family business from Algeria is buying up European distressed assets

Gauteng fast losing status as gateway to Africa

It also ranks as the top African city for doing business by various surveys of African companies.

Manulife Asset Management Releases New Research Paper: "Emerging Markets - Refocusing on Reform"

2014 has been an unprecedented year for election activity, with more than 22 presidential, congressional and parliamentary elections in emerging markets around the world.

Increased confidence in West Africa-Focused Private Equity – November 2014

Although Africa still only makes up a small portion of the private equity market, interest is on the rise as a result of a burgeoning middle class and strong growth figures across the continent as a whole.

South-south trade is creating a new path for Fairtrade in South Africa

There is a strong desire in emerging economies to create growth and lessen inequality

Economic Ties: Nigeria, State Of Jersey Set For Bilateral Relations

Nigeria is set to establish bilateral relations, especially on economic ties with the State of Jersey, the biggest territory in the Channel Islands.

Africa: The final frontier

Ebola, terrorism and political upheaval headlines from Africa over the past year seem a far cry from the inspiring ‘Africa Rising’ story.

Tunisia: eight Tunisian banks among top 100 African banks

The first Tunisian bank, namely BIAT, was ranked 36th place (it was 58th in 2013); followed by BNA which came 39th (52nd in 2013) and BH 56th in Africa (59th in 2013).

What business can do to sell South Africa

The trouble with state-run marketing is that it is too easily dismissed as propaganda

Moody's Extends Review For African Bank's Ratings

Moody’s has extended the review for downgrade of African Bank Limited’s Caa2 global scale long-term deposit and senior unsecured ratings.

A misnomer: Gulf states embark on ambitious investment spree in the 'hopeless continent'

In the year 2000, The Economist magazine famously described Africa as “the hopeless continent” on its cover, conveying a region ravaged by an endless cycle of war, famine and disease.

Nigeria Accounts for U.S.$1 Billion of U.S.$30 Trillion CIS Contribution Globally

Ogundare explained that investing through CIS enables investors maximize its opportunity to diversify their portfolio.

The 20 Most Valuable Companies In Nigeria

Discover the 20 most valuable companies in Nigeria.

How Africa Can Stake A Claim On The $280B Global Luxury Industry

Luxury, an industry whose new growth is being driven by developing markets in Brazil, Indonesia, China, Kazakhstan and India, is now beginning to get a slice of Africa action, with markets such as Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Kenya and Mozambique at th

Banking On Innovation: A Chat With Paul Steemkamp Of Standard Bank

Many CEOs of today’s companies will tell you that the ability to develop new ideas and innovations is one of the top priorities of the modern business era.

Africans Need An Address

Infrastructure is a cornerstone of a stable and productive society. Housing is the cornerstone to family life and personal growth.

2014 Edition of Africa Tourism Monitor Focuses On Continent's Greatest Asset - Its People

According to the World Bank, the number of visitors to the African continent rose by 300% between 1990 and 2012.

African Bank Casts Shadow Over South Africa’s Bond Market

The collapse of African Bank Investments Ltd. is casting a shadow over South Africa’s corporate bond market, driving up borrowing costs and prompting companies to cancel debt sales.

Global Ultra Wealthy Population Reaches Record High Of 211,275 Individuals With Combined Net Worth Of Nearly US$30 Trillion

The Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report 2014, released today, shows that 12,040 new ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals were minted this year, pushing the global UHNW population to a record 211,275, a 6% increase from 2013.

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