Managers of Wealth Africa

Private Wealth: Banking On Climate Change In Africa

Patrick Odier of Swiss wealth management firm Lombard Odier on why Africa offers immeasurable possibilities for investors, particularly those not risk-averse.

Solar energy is a gold mine investors in EA region will soon scramble for

If other countries in Africa were to emulate the successes and policies of what countries in East Africa have done, it would accelerate growth.

French development agency to promote sustainable digital solutions

This is not the first time you are setting up shop in Rwanda... What role does AFD hope to play in Rwanda?

Rethink environmental regulations in Africa, study urges

However, it quickly became clear that simply plunking down Western green governance systems in these contexts wasn't working. Johnson explains.

African Development Bank participants at Blue Economy conference in Mozambique

The conference themed: Growing Blue: Sustainable and Shared Exploitation of the Ocean, was hosted by the government of Mozambique from May 23-24 May 2019 and chaired by Mozambique President Filipe Nyus.

Insurers, UN collaborate on climatic risk management

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Continental Re Plc, Dr Femi Oyetunji said, “The recent devastation wrought by Cyclone Idai, and now Cyclone Kenneth, is yet another wake-up call for the urgent need for action and collaboration t

Japan and Austria to support private sector climate change investments on the continent

It will also help increase private sector investments that facilitate the implementation of NDCs in target countries.

ESG a Game-Changer – But Plenty Still to be Done…

One of the trends according to panellist Sachin Vankalas, Director of Operations & Sustainability at LuxFLAG, is that an increasing awareness of ESG is driving demand in this investment category

African Development Bank to host Climate Change and Green Growth Day

The event entitled ‘Moving from emergency relief to building resilience,” will feature two panels and a Seminar on the achievements and challenges in addressing climate change through Bank activities across all sectors.

Investment platform open for solar plants in West Africa

Christian Wessels, executive chairman of Daystar Power, commented: "We are excited about our partnership with Trine, as it will allow a new class of investors to invest in our solar power plants in West Africa.

Global biodiversity is collapsing, warn scientists

The first global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services has held humans largely responsible for looming mass extinction of species and has urged immediate action to avert disaster.

Experts seek more investment in green bonds

Therefore it is important that we are able to mobilise low carbon finance.

Moving to a low-carbon future – why banks and companies need to step up by Bill Winters, Standard Chartered Bank

We’re making progress on understanding our contribution to climate goals, but cannot go it alone

Investors snap up Nedbank green bonds

“So, this Renewable Energy Bond builds on our well-established experience in the renewables sector and allows us to extend our support of clean energy provision in South Africa through an innovative, sustainable development goals-focused capital mar

State promises massive investments in renewable energy

Botswana is the largest diamond miner in Africa and imports almost half of its electricity needs from neighbouring countries such as South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia.

Africa needs proper climate change solutions for sustainable development

Why Africa and other developing continents? Africa cannot properly manage its affairs, plan or design its own climate action programmes and above all, it’s not very much accountable.

The continued rise of sustainable investing - Ocarian

Such is the drive for ethically responsible investments that it seems as though it is only a matter of time before ethically irresponsible investing starts to carry penalties.

Standard Bank working with ICC to build global best practice in Sustainable Trade Finance

Standard Bank’s commitment to the ICC Banking Commission’s sustainable trade finance process dovetails exactly with the aims of the African Union’s Agenda 2063

Carbon pricing should drive African development, not hinder it

Three policy priorities to help the region lead the transition to a clean economy

Contemporary opulence in a sublime reserve-side setting

Wrapping around the property is a beautifully landscaped indigenous and water-wise garden