Managers of Wealth Africa

Embracing sustainable business is key to accelerating Africa’s economic growth

It is fostering innovation and is addressing some of our most pressing needs, such as the fight against climate change.

African Development Bank Group approves $379.6 million Desert to Power financing facility for the G5 Sahel countries

The facility is expected to result in 500 MW of additional solar generation capacity and facilitate electricity access to some 695,000 households.

EBRD, GCF and EU boost green investments in Morocco

The financing, of which the equivalent of €18.75 million in local currency (MAD) will be provided by the EBRD and €6.25 million by the GCF

Time ticking for banks over climate risk rules

The guidance has profound consequences on climate-related risks management, governance, strategy, competitive advantages and disclosure frameworks.

East African banks under pressure to report climate risks

The latest regulation on ESG is the Guidance on Climate Related Risks issued by the Central Bank of Kenya in October 2021

Into 2022: tomorrow never comes, that’s why you should Perform Today

The Greatest Wave of Investment Democratisation

Helios Secures Africa’s First ESG-linked Capital Call Facility for Fund IV

This aligns to our objective of growing Sustainable Finance across the continent with appropriate and credible product development.

Why ESG investing is here to stay and how Mauritius’ financial services sector can capitalize on it

Sustainable and accountable investing and reporting is here to stay.

Investec to Offer Private Bank Clients Solar-Power Financing

We are planning on giving our clients access to multiple providers and exclusive solutions,” the Johannesburg-based lender said a response to questions.

Private investors are crucial to the future of ESG

Here's how they can find their voice.

Mozambique at the Top 5 Greenest Countries in Africa

Using nearly 100% green and sustainable energy, Mozambique is the greenest country in the world

The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower

"So now finally, we're on the map," says Philip Balhoa about Lüderitz, a town in southern Namibia, where harsh desert meets pale ocean.

Africa’s Energy Transition Will Fail Without More Green Finance – Bank of America

She says their role “in this space [green energy] has morphed over the years as the concept of ESG moves into mainstream”.

Africa Cannot Confront Climate Change Alone

We need new ideas and new approaches.

Global Economic Outlook

The economic costs of climate change.

“Clean Energy Solutions Are Woefully Underfunded Today”

Limited access to clean and reliable electricity afflicts hundreds of millions of people and businesses across the continent, and unfortunately, this number is growing by the day.

Investing for a carbon free world: Investors support an inclusive transition post COP26

71% of investors felt that richer countries should be helping poorer countries to transition to net zero.

Just transition: Finance sector told to 'do no harm' or perpetuate 'devastation'

This week, the Banking Association of South Africa is holding a two-day virtual Sustainable Finance Conference.

Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

Eskom's chief executive André de Ruyter says the COP26 announcement will enable South Africa to meet its "new and ambitious" targets.

11 out of Africa's 15 most polluted cities are all in South Africa

Eleven out of the 15 most polluted African cities - excluding those in Nigeria - are in SA, according to a report by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology and consultancy company.