Managers of Wealth Africa

Foreign investors expected to snap up government bonds

But in the first few days of January, yields rose somewhat to 8.98 percent for the Govi and 8.26 percent for the R186.

SSA Investment Bank Fees Hit $555.6m 2019

Equity fees accounted for just 5% of the overall Sub-Saharan African investment banking fee pool during 2019, the lowest share on record, while syndicated lending fees accounted for a record high of 44%. M&A bond fees generated 37% and 13%, respective

S&P executive gives SA performance outlook for 2020

S&P's outlook on South Africa has taken the country from a negative to a stable outlook

Will SA capitalise on emerging market opportunities?

I wonder, from an economic point of view, what issues you believe will subject the South African economy to either more punishment or a reprieve from pressure.

Can Africa really benefit from Brexit?

May’s promise to create a “global Britain” that views Africa as a primary trade partner triggered excitement and expectation on the continent.

SA economy exists under the shadow of monopolies

As such, all sorts of ideas and interventions are in place to find long lasting solutions to the economy.

Zimbabwe feels the big squeeze

“Activity has been further constrained by persistent shortages of food, fuel, electricity, and foreign exchange,” said the World Bank.

6 Habits of Wealthy People

If you're looking to improve your financial position or build wealth for the future, adopting these simple habits of wealthy individuals could help you reach your goals.

Here's what SA financial experts would do with R10 000 in 2020

5 Easy Ways To Save Money In 2020

SA economy ‘not in the doldrums, but the nasties’ – economists

Cruickshanks own prediction ranged from -0.5% to 0% growth.

Ghana to become Africa’s 3rd-fastest economy at 6.8% in 2020 - World Bank

The 6.8% growth rate, according to the World Bank, would make Ghana the joint 3rd-fastest growing economy among 42 sub-Saharan Africa countries.

Africa’s Richest Man Plans U.S. Office to Help Diversify Wealth

Aliko Dangote’s net worth grew by $4.3 billion last year

Small businesses, big opportunities: Where to hunt for impact investments in Africa this year

Other local and regional investors agree small and growing businesses represent the biggest impact opportunities on the continent.

‘South Africa is coming back.’ Almost half of Bank of America’s top global shares for 2020 are listed on the JSE

Eight of its twenty top emerging-market shares - as screened by quantitative measures like valuations, earnings growth and dividends - are from South Africa.

Why You Should Consider Impact Investment In Nigeria

The role of the impact investor is different from a classic investor. Firstly, the impact investor expects real and tangible social impact from its investments, without which the goal of financing won't be achieved.

#BizTrends2020: What to expect from SA's banking sector towards 2035

This will have two major influences on the banking landscape; namely, causing continuous client behaviour changes and constituting the building blocks for the digitisation of the banking industry landscape.

Promotions, lay-offs as UBA effects corporate right sizing

“Those who are beneficiaries of this exercise will receive up to 170% increase in their salaries and benefits, whilst a good number have been moved to higher grade levels.”

Here are 10 African startups to watch in 2020

The race is on for the first locally-built African super app — that is, one that offers users seamless access to a number of services, often across several verticals.

StanChart cuts price of old loans in line with CBK rate

This sent mixed opinion from sector players on if this should have any implications on loan prices.

Six key reads from 2019 to prep you for the year ahead in SA

It brought the sobering realisation that President Cyril Ramaphosa would have his work cut out for him if he hoped to get South Africa back on the mend.

Comment, Analysis & Research