02/16/2026
Ethiopia Strengthens Strategic Partnerships with Major International Financial Institutions
The engagements underscore mutual confidence in Ethiopia’s partnerships with AfDB, IFAD, and BADEA
Alternative Investments
02/13/2026
Should I invest in a three-year or five-year fixed deposit at retirement?
Besides returns, tax, estate planning, diversification and flexibility must also be considered.
02/13/2026
Sanlam Private Equity takes majority stake in Medhold
Investment set to support Medhold and help it scale its distribution of advanced medical technologies.
02/13/2026
Ghana’s growth slows to 4.2% in November as industry falters
This compares with a stronger 7.1 per cent expansion recorded in November 2024, signalling a cooling in the pace of growth.
02/10/2026
Money flooding into South Africa
South Africa is a key producer of both metals.
02/06/2026
Bringing funds into SA is now cheaper, faster and easier than ever
Future Forex is transforming how South Africans receive funds from abroad – pairing world-class technology with a truly white-glove client experience.
02/05/2026
The benefits of health insurance in tough economic times
Health insurance is emerging as a vital alternative for employees who can’t afford full medical aid.
02/04/2026
R320 billion Eskom mega-project coming to South Africa
Nedbank’s listing indicates 16.4% year-over-year growth in fixed investment plans for 2025, driven primarily by an increase in private-sector announcements.
02/04/2026
Money set to flood into South Africa
While the global environment is still dealing with geopolitical tension and market volatility, South Africa is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for capital.
02/04/2026
Nigeria secures $18.2bn oil investments, 28 field plans
The Nigeria International Energy Summit is the Federal Government’s official annual platform for energy policy dialogue, investment promotion, and innovation.
02/03/2026
Joy for homeowners in South Africa is coming
Ahead of the announcement, economists and markets were divided, but most bets were on a hold, making the outcome unsurprising.
02/03/2026
FG disburses N2.45tn to states for infrastructure, security
The disbursements were made under a special intervention programme funded through non-oil revenue savings
01/30/2026
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire sign Letter of Intent to strengthen aviation financing, skills development and sustainability
LOI signing represents an important early milestone under the African Development Bank’s Integrated Aviation Transformation Program (IATP) for Africa
01/30/2026
Rand hits the sweet spot
The fair value range is where the rand is seen as reflecting its true value, rather than being over- or undervalued due to market sentiment tied to its risk premium.
01/29/2026
Great news for salaries in South Africa in 2026
The upward trend in net salaries during 2024 continued into 2025, with the average nominal salary increasing 3.7%, compared to 4.6% in the prior year.
01/28/2026
Uganda Ranks Third in Africa on Absa Financial Markets Index as Growth Stays Strong
“We are working on a mission to build a $500 billion economy by 2040, and our strategic bets are the ATMS and enablers,” Ggoobi said, referring to agriculture, tourism, minerals and science, alongside infrastructure, human capital and finance
01/28/2026
Morocco and Senegal pledge to stay friends and boost trade after AFCON tensions
For Senegal, a heavily indebted West African nation seeking to attract investment from abroad, Morocco is a leading African investor
01/28/2026
Uganda climbs to 3rd in Africa financial markets index
Uganda’s performance was bolstered by a score of 87 in the macroeconomic environment category, fueled by declining inflation and a reduction in nonperforming loans.
01/27/2026
Everybody suddenly loves the rand
Local risk factors seem to have disappeared completely.
01/27/2026
Should you convert all your investments to retirement products before retiring?
Some additional insights regarding this reader's question from a second financial advisor.