Managers of Wealth Africa

Downgrade may be push to speed up structural reforms and turn economy around

Results of countries such as Portugal and Brazil that have done just this bode well for SA

South African companies should offer mental wellbeing support as part of coronavirus measures: legal expert

Mather noted that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has already flagged the rising stress levels that the Covid-19 crisis is generating, and countries such as Australia have announced government-funded programmes to help its citizens cope with the menta

Africa can’t go back to ‘business as usual’ when Covid-19 is over

Just imagine this: if what we are experiencing today was a virus that attacked machines and not human beings, normal life would go on — handshakes, kisses and hugs would still symbolise friendship, love and comfort and not the threat of infection.

Fitch sees budget deficit at 4-year high on corona

Kenya was expecting its budget gap to shrink to 4.9 percent of GDP in the current financial year, with the shortfall for 2024 seen at 3.3 per cent.

Afreximbank Posts $1bn Income

The Bank’s President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, expressed satisfaction with the results, noting that the performance exceeded strategic plan targets despite a global operating environment characterized by economic uncertainties.

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Africa cannot go back to ‘business as usual’ when COVID-19 pandemic is over by Babatunde Omilola

But it will teach us an important lesson: the need to invest in health infrastructure across the world, and particularly in Africa

Envision the World You Want to Re-enter After the Shutdown

Apply Lessons Learned During Lockdown to Climate Action

Africa facing recession, a first in 25 years says World Bank

Many central banks are taking important actions like cutting interest rates and providing extraordinary liquidity assistance.

Why one fund manager says the market low was March 26, after the crash from three different shocks

‘B-52’ money has helped cushion the global economy

Lockdown Burnout: An employer’s guide to exhausted staff

At this disrupted time, many businesses and their key staff are working harder than ever to give ‘business as usual’ service.

How the coronavirus crisis has hit South Africa’s richest people

“As of March 18, when we finalised this list, Forbes counted 2,095 billionaires, 58 fewer than a year ago and 226 fewer than just 12 days earlier, when we initially calculated these net worths.”

World Bank says sub-Saharan Africa will enter recession in 2020

The bank's Africa’s Pulse report said this year's growth will be between minus 2.1% to minus 5.1%

It’s a battle of wits for EA states to emerge competitive post Covid-19

If the optimists win, it would be perfect timing for AfCFTA—or at least people like me thought.

How investment banks can help finance Africa’s Covid-19 fight

Amid calls by the UN and the G20 for the private sector to do more, Citi has proposed a $100 billion coronavirus fund.

Seeds of our protection

One in five plant species is estimated to be threatened with extinction worldwide. Around the world scientists and plant enthusiasts are working to preserve our bio-heritage. But why does it matter so much?

World Health Day 2020: Things to do during lockdown

While the medical force is serving at the frontline

Opinion: The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing (By Akinwumi A. Adesina)

The African Development Bank estimates that Covid-19 could cost Africa a GDP loss between $22.1 billion and $88.3 billion in the worst case scenario

Gartner CFO Survey Reveals That 62% of CFOs Plan SG&A Cuts This Year Due to Coronavirus Related Disruptions

CFOs Should Follow Four Cost-Cutting Tactics

AfDB Lists $3bn Social Bond on LSE

Its dedicated Sustainable Bond Market (SBM) draws innovative issuers and improves access, flexibility and transparency for investors.

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