Managers of Wealth Africa

SA needs a pro-business Cabinet, says Investec CEO

This comes amid a global debate about whether countries should be more concerned about addressing economic growth or closing the inequality gap through wealth redistribution.

Freak out: why African Bank's record loss has left the market unphased

A larger than expected loss has not phased investors who believe better days are ahead for the countries largest unsecured lender.

How Africa’s Super Rich Spend Their Billions

Some of the continent’s super-rich have no problem buying a private jet worth $45 billion

SA's leaders in business transformation and empowerment named

Volkswagen was honoured with the Skills Development Awards

South African banks face rising bad loans: Moody’s

One small lender, African Bank, is already showing the strain

Towards accelerating inclusive growth in Africa

Africa’s economic growth is capturing the headlines and there is much to build upon.

Global survey finds two in five businesses open to outsourcing

New research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report reveals that two in five business leaders globally either currently use outsource back office processes.

Moody's: South African banking system outlook remains negative

The expected pressure on banks' asset quality takes into account the weak prospects for private consumption and investment, as well as the deterioration in the unsecured retail lending market over the last 18 months.

Nigerian banks’ performance for 2013 shows winners and laggards

The year 2013 was turbulent for Nigerian banks as most had their growth slowed by regulatory headwinds caused by the Central Bank of Nigeria continued tightening stance.

Nigeria Spends $5.1bn On Printing, Moving Cash Annually – MasterCard

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in January 2012, launched the innovative cashless policy

Seek Credible Partners in Africa, Foreign Investors Urged

Businesses and investors from the developed economies, who are desirous of taking advantage of the bourgeoning business and investment opportunities in Africa, should seek credible local partners to help them in the process

Bill Gates is wrong on Africa

What he tries to dispute is the notion that “Foreign aid is a big waste

Amancio Ortega: The Mysterious Billionaire Behind Zara

As crazy as it may sound, Amancio Ortega is by far the world’s most successful and richest retailer of fashion products.

Nigeria, a Growing Market for Foreign Airlines

Statistics show that passenger movement is growing every year in Nigeria for international travel, which is more beneficial to foreign carriers that airlift over 89 per cent of travellers, but the domestic market seems to be shrinking, writes Chinedu Eze

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