Managers of Wealth Africa

Rwanda is a shining example of good news from Africa

Rwanda has managed growth of about 8 per cent year on year since 2001, with GDP set to grow by roughly that again in 2019

Africa creates largest free trade bloc

The countries have lacked many of these typical advantages of free trade.

UN pledges support for African countries on AfCFTA

According to Ms Mohammed, it is essential to act now, not only to ensure that women benefit from the AfCFTA but also the African youth, given the demographic challenges facing the continent.

East Africa private equity funds are shifting to long-term debt

Private debt allows investors to benefit from more bond-like returns although they cannot claim ownership of the companies.

South Africa Business Confidence Edges Higher, Down on Year Ago

Details about the performance of the sub-indexes will be published by Friday, it said in an emailed statement.

South Africans make up 25 percent of the foreign property market in Mauritius

These Villas have taken the lifestyle at St Antoine Private Residence to the next level as they have been designed to offer a place to retreat with access to comforts and luxury".

Dutch Fund Targets SMEs in Southern Africa

Buxeros Capital, a public-private social impact investment fund, has established a presence in South Africa with the aim of investing in emerging market SMEs in Southern Africa

The Research Emerging-Market Investors Count On

As competitors pull out of emerging European, Middle Eastern, and African markets, Bank of America Merrill Lynch is cementing its status as the region’s top research provider.

Why East Africa-focused PE funds are now shifting to long-term private debt

It is argued that globally, investor interest in private debt is increasing because of the low yields available from government bonds, with the major players being pension funds and insurance companies.

Namibia's investment position improves

The decline was mainly reflected in the weaker performance in the mining sector

West African version of the euro likely to face delays

The Economic Community of West African States had committed to launching a common currency by 2020

SANNE secure new bookkeeping licence in China

The news also comes as SANNE has continued to see strong demand for its outsourced alternative asset, corporate and fiduciary administration and reporting services across its global network of offices.

Green investment fund helps Rwanda expand climate initiatives

The Coalition for Green Capital aims to help unlock private investment in green sectors by using public investment to reduce risk and address other barriers.

EAST AFRICA: TDB Bank will finance several renewable energy projects

The TDB already has geothermal projects in its sights, particularly in Kenya.

Zep-Re profit hits 7-year low on tame Kenya growth

The last time Zep Re profit was this low was in 2011 at Sh896.3 million.

Kenya banks to get Sh17bn SME loans risk guarantee

This will enable the banks to on-lend at least $340 million (Sh34.3 billion) to the country’s SMEs,” AGF told the Business Daily.

Futures trade at NSE set for pilot next Thursday

This will make Nairobi bourse only the second in sub-Saharan Africa after Johannesburg to trade in futures contracts.

UAE's Federal Credit Insurance Company signs MoU with South African's Export Credit Agency

Agreement to explore, strengthen and enhance bilateral trade between two countries

Founders Factory Africa and Netcare to fund 35 health-tech startups

The application process is now open for FFA’s new Africa health-tech program, which will accelerate 5 startups a year and incubate 2, FFA CEO Roo Rogers told TechCrunch.

IFC to exit Ecobank Group

IFC and ETI have worked together since 1993 to broaden access to finance, enhance trade liquidity, and strengthen Ecobank.

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