Managers of Wealth Africa

Banks, saccos double size of subsidised mortgage to Sh8m

This forced KMRC to double the size of its mortgages that are lent at an average of 9.5 percent—which is lower than the market rate of between 11.5 percent and 18.18 percent.

The most valuable banks in South Africa in 2023

Standard Bank’s brand value grew by over 10% in the last year to reach over $1.74 billion US dollars.

Why Actuaries will be key to Kenyan banking sector growth

Inadequate implementation of pricing frameworks has led banks to be cautious in accommodating risk in credit pricing, muting loan growths.

Bright Simons: Is this the beginning of the end of Ghana’s fiscal crisis?

The deals agreed between Ghana’s Finance Ministry and the key financial market players, welcome relief from the stress and anxiety of recent weeks though they are, are significantly caveated.

Ramaphosa: Govt plan to help South Africans install solar may be announced soon

South Africa experienced over 200 days of load shedding in 2022, while not a single day of 2023 has been without cuts.

Dominance of Big Five countries puts Kenya's remittance inflows at risk

The dominance of the countries on remittances, which is the single biggest source of forex inflows ahead of tea and horticulture earnings, poses a threat should the nations face economic shocks.

Some good news for South Africa’s economy – but there’s a big catch

The economist said that the latest January consensus from Bloomberg also shows no recession in South Africa this year

Naspers to cut jobs in South Africa

Van Dijk declined to say how many people would lose their jobs.

Company liquidations surge 30% amid a tough operating environment

Stats SA reveals businesses are reeling from the aftereffects of Covid-19 in the high inflationary environment

Adimike: Banks, FinTechs Must Focus on Rural Areas to Capture 40m Unbanked

He said 40 million people unbanked in Nigeria is a huge number that can even take two countries, adding that FinTechs in Nigeria are not helping the issues because they are majorly concentrated in urban areas.

Africa’s economic growth to outpace global forecast in 2023-2024 – African Development Bank biannual report

African Development Bank’s new report calls for bold policy actions to help African economies mitigate compounding risks

Sterling One Foundation Partners Lagos State to Support the Vulnerable

The foundation in a statement noted that it is an offshoot of the state government’s plan to achieve universal health coverage.

This is where the rand could be heading in 2023

The group’s baseline (most likely) scenario for the country points to relative stability for the rand with the potential for further strength during the course of the year.

Wealthy Kenyans more trusting of the government, says survey

At the World Economic Forum happening in Davos this week, leading economists have predicted a global economic recession this year.

Sim Tshabalala urges SA to be bold in search for new Eskom boss

SA should have the confidence to say it is going to find best person, says Standard Bank CEO

Dark clouds gathering over South Africa

Stagflation refers to a period of economic hardship characterized by stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and rising prices (inflation).

World Bank projects impressive growth for Senegal in 2023

While the World Bank projects growth in most African nations, critical economies like Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya will record a slump

Kenya’s private sector sees subdued 2023 on global cues - survey

Only 11% of firms expect output to rise this year, says Stanbic Bank Kenya’s PMI

Global banks see Kenya’s growth dropping below 5pc

Downside risks to the outlook include a ballooning public debt, further interest rate rises and additional unfavourable weather events.

Remittance inflow to Kenya crosses $4bln

Cumulative inflows continue to support current account and forex market

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