Managers of Wealth Africa

PenCom: Lifting Informal Sector With Micro Pension Plan

Experts said that Nigeria’s informal sector is a sleeping giant with a potential estimated at $240 billion largely untapped.

British Truestone Impact Investment Management to launch $50 mln fund for investments in Sierra Leone and Liberia

Truestone Impact Investment Management has already raised close to $100 million

Kenya's Centum Investment to sell stake in drinks firms

Centum also said it planned to invest an extra Ksh10-15 billion via its private equity arm in the next five years. The company said it would look to invest in sectors it was already familiar with.

Insurer renews commitment to Nigerian market

The ceremony was aimed at celebrating Old Mutual’s deep African roots and its commitment to championing financial inclusion, education and prosperity in Nigeria and on the continent.

Old Mutual Private Equity acquires Footgear

In addition to being a strategic partner to the management team who hold the remaining shares, OMPE will also provide capital to support the growth of the Footgear business.

After Splashing Millions Impact-Investing In Sweden, Norrsken Heads To Africa

The impact investor took a huge leap to open a hub in Stockholm three years ago, and now it eyes the East African country’s entrepreneurship sector.

Central Africa could be the continent’s rising star

The Outlook predicts that Africa can add 4.5% to its GDP, provided that governments do away with bilateral tariffs and non-tariff barriers and keep rules of origin simple.

Morocco’s Banks Invested over $1.8 Bln in African Countries

Total client deposits at African branches of Moroccan banks reached $20 billion.

Donors pledge $17 million to Africa Solidarity Trust Fund

The pledges were made at a high-level donor round table convened by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation

Winners announced for African Banker Awards 2019

No one region dominated this year’s awards although there was a call from the organisers for greater effort to ensure banking was more inclusive, both in terms of gender representation across senior management in banks and lending to the small and m

Ecobank hosted by London Stock Exchange after successful $500 million Eurobond issuance

The bond was oversubscribed with strong demand from international investors in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa

Middle East and North Africa: Wealth Shift

Rising fortunes in the Middle East are driving the private-banking market toward socially responsible investing, Islamic products and more digital tools.

African queen Runa Alam on hunting returns where others fear to tread

DPI operates in 27 countries and has $1.1 billion (£866 million) of assets across 21 investments, putting it among the biggest players there.

Why invest in Structured Notes in South Africa?

As each person’s circumstances vary, one should always consult with a professional financial planner.

SA property investment platform Thomani launched

Co-founder Shaka Ramulifho said the existing real estate industry in South Africa was only catering for part of the market, and Thomani was trying to fill the gap.

Absa to widen its insurance net

She said regaining leadership in the retail and business banking space in South Africa was a group priority, and that the bank was already seeing positive signs in this regard.

Egypt is a very important market for us, we are committed to the success of our Egyptian franchise: Renaissance Capital

What is the importance of this year's conference, taking into consideration South Africa's reforms, including pensions and investments?

Old Mutual expresses commitment to Nigerian insurance market

The ceremony was aimed at celebrating Old Mutual’s deep African roots and its commitment to championing financial inclusion, education and prosperity in Nigeria and on the continent.

Future Hotel Franchise Investment Trends in Africa

From the Asian hotel market to the African hotel market, hotel franchise is about to make a huge hotel business revolution in the continent.

20 NSE firms pay investors record Sh135bn dividends

We rewarded shareholders with a 10 percent increase in dividend pay-ou

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