Managers of Wealth Africa

OPINION: Why SA businesses shouldn't pack their bags just yet

We are a real gateway to the rest of Africa.

South Africa is running out of time to reform its economy

Indeed, South Africa risks losing its status as an investment destination altogether, says James Formby of Rand Merchant Bank in Johannesburg’s Business Day.

KENYA: Blue chip firms’ dominance could destabilise bourse - Central Bank

During the period under review, government bonds trading accounted for more than 99 per cent of the fixed income market segment.

‘Let West Africa’s success echo throughout the world.’

The region’s economy is showing positive achievements

Tanzania: African Development Bank’s $55 million facility to jumpstart private sector-led economic growth

These critical reforms will lead to a more vibrant economy

Year in Review: Banks with the biggest profit margin in 2019

GhanaWeb compiles the percentage margin growth of top five banks in Ghana.

Common mistakes South Africans are making when investing offshore

Below he outlines some of the most common mistakes that South Africans make when investing offshore.

What the United Arab Emirates can teach resource-rich countries in Africa

Abu Dhabi, the capital city, is home to the vast majority of the UAE’s oil wealth.

A better year for South Africa

The All Bond Index returned 8% for the first 11 months of the year, ahead of cash, despite all the negativity.

Kenya’s mobile magic that’s driving financial inclusion

This small but profound change in the decision making capacity in families has a huge impact on the next generation in developing countries

A “Meeting of Minds” Report Identifies Five Main Challenges Facing African Banks

This adjustment will have to take place sooner than later, because a trusted bank with a wider positive impact is increasingly being upheld as the minimum standard

Financial Emigration: We’ve got the answers to all your questions

If you're thinking of emigrating financially, here are some key points to note before moving ahead.

12 SA tech entrepreneurs who made headlines in 2019

So riveting, that we picked 12 SA entrepreneurs that made the news — some of them through controversy, and others just because they’re doing way out things.

New York rents in the Sahara? Living in Africa's most expensive city

But Chadians said that for them too the city is prohibitively expensive, with the price of housing and utilities in particular pushing many people out to neighbourhoods on the periphery with no roads, electricity or running water.

Elephant dung is fuelling South Africa’s gin boom

Sales have jumped by 54% in a year

This is a list of 6 African billionaires whose net worth increased in 2019

Business Insider SSA scoured the Bloomberg Billionaire Index (a daily ranking of the world’s richest people) to look at the biggest movers among the African billionaires in 2019 and their current net worth.

Ageing Society

The IESE Library has compiled some information sources to help you understand our ageing society and what sort of repercussions it could have in the coming years.

Treasury reacts to Fitch's latest negative outlook

At the same time, the negative outlook reflects uncertainty about the ability of the government to stabilise public debt over the medium term.

Investors lose hope in equities market as year ends

Analysts at Afrinvest Securities Limited said on Tuesday that they did not expect a sustainable rebound in the equities market in the near term as investor sentiment towards equities remained sour.

BoG Governor joins Consultative Group to discuss global financial vulnerabilities

The group discussed vulnerabilities created by low bond yields and increased holdings of lower-quality debt and illiquid assets by investment funds.

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