Managers of Wealth Africa

African Union Launches Continent-Wide Free Trade Area

African exporters want the free trade area to quickly enter into force to eliminate barriers and create free movement between states

Equity bank named most socially responsible Bank in Africa

The efforts they are geared towards, go beyond the philanthropic use of funds to use of overall knowledge, resources and reputation to improve livelihoods.

Worldwide: Pension Funds Set To Stimulate The African Alternative Investment Landscape

A conservative estimate is that pension funds in the six largest sub-Saharan African countries will see their assets grow from USD 600 billion in 2020 to almost USD 7 trillion by 2050.

Crypto Ponzi Scheme Says It Has ‘No Cash to Pay out’ to Upset Investors

Bitcoin Wallet founder Sphelele “Sgumza” Mbatha admitted to the Ladysmith Gazette on Saturday that he doesn’t have any more cash to pay out to clients.

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.

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