09/26/2019
Kenya, Ivory Coast named rising stars of global trade
Kenya has been ranked position 3 in the top 20 markets with the greatest potential for future trade growth.
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09/25/2019
Govt raises R74 billion in its biggest-ever Eurobond sale
Since then they have climbed to 4.98% as concern mounts over the financial burden of highly-indebted state companies such as Eskom.
09/25/2019
Big blue diamond found by struggling Petra at Cullinan mine
Still, the mine continues to produce exceptional stones, including a 425-carat white color stone earlier this year.
09/25/2019
The 10 most attractive investment destinations in Africa for 2020
The report analyses 54 African economies according to their investment attractiveness, notable advancements in their operating environments.
09/25/2019
SA records R23.6bn in foreign direct investment in second quarter
The country registered portfolio investment inflows of 10 billion rand from April to June from inflows of 29.2 billion rand in the prior quarter, the SARB said.
09/24/2019
Insurance industry must tackle gender balance
Both the Middle East and the Americas highlighted gender equality as a key barrier to overcome, while mental health sits high on the agenda for Europe and the UK, Dive In said.
09/24/2019
Renaissance Capital to enhance ESG investment approach
During his keynote address Dr Njoroge noted that Africa is the continent of the future in terms of numbers in population, workforce and the future of work.
09/24/2019
Kenyan shilling under focus as remittances fall
They have however been on a slide in July and August following the expiry of the tax amnesty offered by the Treasury to Kenyans holding wealth abroad to repatriate it home in June.
09/24/2019
Kenyan broker sells stake to French insurer buys
This rebranding is necessary because it reflects our new identity and association with Olea
09/24/2019
Ghana Pension Funds Are Shielded From Crisis-Hit Money Managers
The investments were exposed after the central bank in 2017 started weeding out weaker lenders, triggering panicked withdrawals and drying up new money flows to the fund managers.
09/23/2019
Low returns from bonds affect Uganda's NSSF
Steady declines in interest rates earned on treasury bills and bonds are attributed to loose monetary policy adopted by Bank of Uganda since 2018 in a desperate effort to boost economic growth and consumer demand.
09/23/2019
Morocco unseats South Africa in ranking on investment attractiveness-Rand Merchant Bank
South Africa lost its place to Morocco due to slow growth and lack of governance and structural reforms.
09/23/2019
‘Why West Africa deserves to fill African Union Commission vacancies’
The group stated this in a statement signed by its Chairperson, Jane Thompson.
09/23/2019
NUP lauds Buhari’s govt over pensioner’s welfare
According to the statement, the NUP assured PTAD ES of their continuous support, solidarity and encouragement towards achieving the best for pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).
09/23/2019
Healthcare in Africa weighs funding options
Private sector can help overstretched state facilities but experts warn of vested interests
09/22/2019
Kenya, Uganda $6.5m pledge to the Global Fund
To encourage active participation in funding for their own health systems, the Global Fund has been calling for countries to contribute to the organisation, and not just receive.
09/22/2019
South Africa best gateway for Qatari firms to $2.2trn market
“South Africa is a resource-rich country. It is emerging as a new land of opportunities and can be a best gateway for the Qatari companies that are looking forward to expand their foothold in Africa and have hassle-free market access,” he said
09/22/2019
Korean investors on track to pour nearly $1 bn into US, UK airports in 2019
Its limited partners are provided with co-investment opportunities for the Terminal One in proportion to their commitment to the latest global fund.
09/20/2019
Nigeria: Govt Seeks Fresh U.S.$2.5 Billion World Bank Loan
Faced with revenue shortfalls as the output and price of oil fell in the past five years, President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has increased borrowing to finance government spending, with domestic debt at $55.6 billion and foreign loans at $25
09/20/2019
IAB SA to endorse Nedbank IMC Conference 2020
Hulley went on to say that the organisations, representing so many common industry interests, were thrilled to be collaborating on a key industry event.