11/18/2025
South Africa’s economy could be R4.5 trillion larger
There is a growing narrative that BEE is a failed social experiment, which places a tax on investment that South Africa cannot afford.
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11/18/2025
PIC seeks sovereign fund partners
Dlamini eyes Africa-wide co-investments as SA markets regain momentum.
11/18/2025
Unlocking Africa’s financial capital
Sun King, a Kenya-based off-grid solar energy company, recently raised $156 million from African banks, including Stanbic Bank Kenya, ABSA Bank Kenya and Cooperative Bank of Kenya.
11/18/2025
Nigeria sees strong FX inflows as investor confidence returns
Figures from the FMDQ Exchange show that total inflows into the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market rose to $5.15bn in October from $3.18bn in September.
11/17/2025
Ratings upgrade ‘a positive signal’ ahead of G20/B20 – JSE boss
But there’s still a lot of work to do for SA to move from ‘junk status’ to investment grade.
11/14/2025
Illicit financial flows, others cost Ghana GH¢11bn from 2020 to 2025 – Finance Minister
Surprisingly, only 10,440 of these transactions were linked to actual imports
11/13/2025
The Alternative Bank bags innovative bank award
“This award affirms what we’ve always believed, that innovation and integrity can coexist at the heart of banking,” said Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Executive Director (South) at The Alternative Bank.
11/13/2025
Best news in 25 years on the cards for South Africa, and Ramaphosa appoints new minister
South Africa’s international bonds also showed slight gains as details from the finance minister’s mid-year budget review were released, with longer-dated bonds performing the best.
11/12/2025
Absa Kenya Commits to Continue Supporting SMEs
It also announced plans to launch an SME Tool that will enable owners of small businesses to perform important functions like online planning and cashflow management.
11/12/2025
South Africa pushes multilateral banks towards climate investments
They include a new mitigation target for 2035 of between 320 and 380 megatons of carbon-dioxide equivalent, showing clear progression from our 2030 range
11/12/2025
South Africa: Sappi reports Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results
In support of the leadership team’s commitment to reducing debt, capital expenditure has been adjusted downward to below $300m per annum for the next two years
11/12/2025
South Africa on edge for some good news this week
A ratings upgrade would mark a significant milestone for South Africa, improving sentiment toward the country and its assets.
11/07/2025
African Development Bank Group approves additional €217 million to complete the Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads Project
The additional resources will finance the construction of new interchanges, bridges, toll plazas, and service lanes, including the Busega Interchange linking the expressway to the Northern Bypass
11/06/2025
Why South African Investors should be considering Hedge Funds right now
While these results have rewarded investors handsomely, history reminds us that such strong performances are not sustainable indefinitely.
11/05/2025
Absa advocates for Debt Capital Markets instruments as viable financing alternatives to corporates
The call was made at the bank’s Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Funding Workshop in Accra, which brought together regulators, institutional investors and corporate leaders to discuss practical strategies for unlocking new financing opportunities through
11/05/2025
Afreximbank’s Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth across Africa
Africa is richly endowed with natural resources such as minerals, hydrocarbons, agricultural commodities, and a growing array of value-added opportunities across energy, metals, and logistics.
11/05/2025
Egypt’s Banque Misr expands into East Africa with new Djibouti subsidiary
The event also brought together senior banking and economic figures from both Egypt and Djibouti.
11/04/2025
82.6% of banks confident Ghana’s financial system will remain stable in 2026
The latest survey shows a decline in the perceived likelihood and severity of macroeconomic and financial market risks compared to the start of the year.
11/04/2025
The Alternative Bank partners Oyo agency on infrastructural devt
The delegation was led by Mr Mustapha Ajisafe, the Team Lead for Ibadan, who represented the bank’s Director of Digital Business and Innovation, Mr Mohammed Yunusa.
11/04/2025
‘Employee’s wellbeing strategic investment’
Adeniyi noted that while rising operational costs remain a reality for many organisations, prioritising employee wellness yields measurable returns in performance and cost management.