Managers of Wealth Africa

Vantage Capital announces the launch of its fourth mezzanine fund

Vantage will continue its focus on supporting Africa’s mid-market sector as it commences deployment on its newly-raised fourth mezzanine fund.

Zimbabwe: Govt to Allow Pension Funds to Invest Offshore

Despite the initial inflationary pressures that came with the re-introduction of the Zimbabwe dollar, the macro-economic environment has stabilised in recent months.

Mobile banking company REZQ-Baraka raises $20m for expansion

ZCFH said through its Africa unit it has applied for an online digital banking licence only with undisclosed partners to expand into the financial technology (fintech) sector.

Old Mutual Insure pays R500m for Covid-19 business claims

Old Mutual Insure has paid out 10% of the R5bn set aside for pandemic-related business claims

FG Inaugurates Advisory Board for African Enterprise Initiative

Chief Executive Officer of SMEDAN, Managing Director of Bank of Industry, Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and Country Director for the African Development Bank are also members of the board.

Botswana Woos Chinese Investors as Lenders Shun Coal Projects

“With the resources we have, we could offer potential investors really attractive opportunities.”

Nigeria's GetEquity launches startup funding platform

This pre-seed round investment will enable us to kickstart our vision of building Africa’s biggest startup financing ecosystem.

The benefits of offshore investments and financial emigration

Sensible geographic diversification is wise, but the reality is that how much will depend on the investor.

Property data highlights where in South Africa businesses are under the most financial pressure

While noticeably down from the previous 65.2%, it is still 12.3 percentage points higher than the 43.1% recorded in the second quarter of 2020, the pre-lockdown quarter.

World's largest asset manager downgrades its outlook on SA and other emerging markets' equities

The asset manager also expects a monetary tightening cycle in the emerging markets as many struggle with runaway inflation.

First Ivorian-based innovation wins the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

“Biowaste represents two to five times the quantity of crops or produce sold, amounting to 30 million tonnes of disposed waste annually in Côte d’Ivoire,” said N’guessan.

EY plans to grow its financial services business in EMEIA

The announcement follows the recent promotion of a new financial services consulting head of EY’s UK operations.

The Green Climate Fund approves $170.9m in co-financing for African Development Bank

The program will also provide requisite support to strengthen the enabling environment and increase private sector investment in this market segment.

Old Mutual Launches Life Insurance Savings Plan

We are proud to introduce this well- researched product designed to enable individuals and businesses achieve their short-term financial objectives

Verdant Capital announces new investment advisory partnership with Invest in Visions of Germany

Each funding solution targets meaningful financial and social returns.

Microfinance banks need more time to recapitalise –Adegbami

Our first option was to look for a similar foreign facility as a replacement

Sigma Pensions launches RSA non-interest investment

Having a vibrant non-interest pension offering will help deepen the breadth and sophistication of the domestic pension and non-pension fund management industry.

Unlocking credit opportunities for small businesses

They account for the majority of businesses worldwide and are important contributors to job creation and global economic development.

Mubadala to invest $400m in African private equity with French investment bank

The two companies aim to make joint investments in top-tier African private equity and venture capital funds

MBA Annual General Meeting: Ms. Bonnie Qiu elected as Chairperson

The MBA conveys its sincere appreciation to Messrs Law Min & Watkinson for the work accomplished during their mandates.

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