Managers of Wealth Africa

Afreximbank urges acceleration of implementation of the single continental market with AfCFTA Adjustment Fund

Participants noted that while trade liberalisation under agreements such as the AfCFTA is expected to deliver significant long-term economic benefits

Pension assets off to a strong start in 2026

Nigeria’s pension savings penetration remains relatively low

Foreign CIT payments drive revenue growth in Q3 ’25

Sequentially, the modest overall increase in total CIT revenue was primarily driven by a significant rise in collections from foreign enterprises.

Money flooding out of South Africa at a rapid pace

South Africa’s stock benchmark has also fallen 10% since its peak in late February, as investors pull back from overheated markets amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Kenya channels $3bn to foreign debt repayments in six months

Commercial creditors dominate servicing bill with 59% share

BOA Niger warns of 92% profit drop as asset quality deteriorates

The bank said it set aside provisions to cover high-risk exposures, which weighed heavily on earnings.

Sanlam profit up despite slower operational earnings growth

Dividend up 9%, supported by strong cash flows and balance sheet resilience.

Ecobank reports 194% surge in lending to women-led businesses

Through its gender-focused initiatives, the bank is working to close this gap by combining tailored financial products

Standard Chartered hits GH¢76.05, BOPP jumps GH¢7.00 as GSE charges towards GH¢283billion cap

Total volume of shares traded for the session surged to 4,944,937

African Development Fund to provide $5.52 million grant to West African Tax Administration Forum to boost domestic revenue mobilization

The grant is to be financed from the Transition Support Facility (TSF) of the African Development Fund (ADF), the Bank Group’s concessional window.

South African lender Absa posts 12% rise in annual earnings

South Africa benefited from a meaningful improvement in credit impairments across several portfolios

South Africa’s GDP grows by 1.1% in 2025

The latest figure marks an improvement from 2023 and 2024, when the South African economy was impacted by load shedding, higher risk-off sentiment, and elevated interest rates.

Mozambique: African Development Bank Group approves $20 Million Facility to Support SMEs

This transaction-specific facility will strengthen BCI’s role in expanding trade finance in Mozambique, by increasing support for local enterprises and SME’ import and export activities.

Money flooding out of South Africa

“The rand weakened as the US dollar strengthened and foreigners sold off South African portfolio assets, with R3 billion worth of bonds sold on Friday,” Bishop said.

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Major banking CEO fired, and Tau slams 134-year-old South African company liquidators

The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran entered its seventh day, with no signs of slowing down.

Old Mutual’s Agent Beatrice Kariuki Named AKIGeneral Insurance Person of the Year

The award recognizes insurance professionals who demonstrate excellence in customer service, innovation, and business growth within the general insurance sector.

Sanlam flags lower earnings as investment variances weigh

But sees group new business volumes reach a record – increasing 18% year on year.

Foreign investors are betting big on South Africa

The JSE All-Share was up 57% in 2025, compared to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, which was up 30.58%.

Africa's mineral wealth at the centre of the global energy transition

Supply chains are being reorganised under the pressure of strategic rivalry

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