Managers of Wealth Africa

Baker McKenzie Named African Banking & Finance Legal Adviser of the Year

This marks the fourth time in five years that Baker McKenzie has clinched this prestigious title.

Former KUSCCO CEO, George Ototo, appears in court after stealing Ksh 82 million

He has, however, been detained at Muthaiga Police Station until Tuesday when the court is expected to make a bail ruling on all the accused persons.

Former Mauritius PM arrested, says Financial Crimes Commission

Jugnauth "is under arrest", FCC spokesperson Ibrahim Rossaye told reporters, adding that he will be detained in Moka detention centre in Moka district in central Mauritius.

Customers File Class Action Suits against Access and Zenith Banks

They claim that the banking disruption, which lasted over a week, paralyzed personal lives and businesses

Ecobank Faces $68m UAE Lawsuit Over Defamation, Coercion Allegations

The lawsuit also names ETI Specialized Resolutions Company (ETISRC), Ecobank Nigeria (ENG), and Oladele Alabi, Managing Director of ETISRC, as co-defendants.

Court reverses home repo judgment after Nedbank bungled calculations

The property was sold at auction for a half its worth and the owner faced eviction.

Ecobank faces $68m lawsuit over alleged defamation, coercion

In 2022, ETISRC escalated the matter by filing a report with the Nigeria Police Force, accusing Wilben Trade of conspiracy and fraudulent conversion.

FG defends tariff hike amid legal threats from SERAP, subscribers

The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project said they plan to challenge the tariff increase in court, describing it as burdensome and unlawful.

Bisi Onasanya denies involvement in ‘N12bn loan fraud’ at First Bank

Osunnuyi described the allegations as baseless and an attempt to tarnish the reputation of the retired banker and Chartered accountant.

The woman fighting to stay CEO of one of South Africa’s biggest miners – worth R55 billion

She is currently a member of the Exxaro Board and the Board of the Minerals Council of South Africa.

Joburg high court lambastes CoJ for ‘abuse of power’

Judge allows 30 days for city’s legal advisor to state why he should not personally pay 20% of the costs

South Africa: Capitec's $2.9mln brush with Sarb

Capitec failed to comply with section 28 of the FIC Act terms of Cash Threshold Reporting (CTRs) to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) in that it failed to inter alia ensure timeous reporting of CTRs and CTRAs to the FIC

Ramaphosa signs another bill into law

The revised law expands the scope and authority of the National Nuclear Regulator.

EFCC closes case in N13m fraud case

Olutimehin is standing trial before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja.

Steinhoff dirty linen to be aired on Wednesday

Appeal court forces Ibex Group to hand sensitive 7,000-page fraud report to media parties

Court rules on Emefiele’s $4.5bn fraud case Jan 7

At Thursday’s hearing, Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), argued that the court lacked territorial jurisdiction to hear the case in Lagos.

Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa lawyers named in IFLR1000 2024 Sub-Saharan Africa rankings

This acknowledgment highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence and underscores the esteemed reputation of its professionals within the legal community.

Access Bank debunks allegation of missing N500 million customer’s funds

According to him, the deceased on his deathbed had informed his family about various accounts bank accounts where he had money and the amount, including an Access account with N500 million.

Dentons South Africa recognized by Best Lawyers 2025

Best Lawyers in South Africa 2025

New Anti-Corruption Commission provided for in South African Bill

In recent years, South Africa has been gripped by corruption scandals.