Managers of Wealth Africa

Second-round M-Akiba bond issue a letdown again

It was a three-year bond with a coupon rate of 10 per cent paid semi-annually and a tax-free status in line with other infrastructure bonds.

Govt assesses feasibility of raising monthly pension payouts

He acknowledged that the current payouts were not enough to sustain pensioners, looking at the economic situation.

SARB report shows direct investment growth from R26.8 to R70.7 billion from 2017-18

South Africa’s direct investment liabilities, however, reverted from an inflow of R28.7 billion in the third quarter of 2018 to an outflow of R8.2 billion in the fourth quarter.

Kenyan family enterprises turn to PE funding

The audit firm said that focus on long-term value generation, succession and professionalisation of family businesses are the key drivers for families seeking external funding.

Mauritius leader hails global role of Saudi crown prince

“The crown prince has a strong voice in the region and the world at large; he is sagacious and has foresight. He is well respected by the Saudi people,” he said.

Foreign investment on the rise in SA

Direct investment by South African companies abroad has also increased to more than R23-billion in the fourth quarter.

Cyril Ramaphosa's goal to woo foreign investment yields success

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) said in its quarterly bulletin that foreign direct investment inflows rose to R70.7-billion in 2018 from R26.8 billion the prior year.

Mauritius may be the ideal Plan B

The ‘Singapore of Africa’ offers one of the most progressive investment environments on the continent.

Indonesia strengthens its presence in Africa through deeper economic ties

With the positive trends continuing, the country is ready to take further steps to enhance economic ties with Africa.

Merger: NSE Places Diamond Bank Shares on Trading Suspension

Shareholders of the bank had approved the merger early this month.

Sasfin half year earnings jump 60%

The Group has taken meaningful strides in terms of its three-pronged strategy in respect of innovation, namely to build, invest and collaborate.

Global investors eye bigger slice of Chinese bond market

International bond investors have begun to notice the country’s recent moves to open up its markets

Kenya Reinsurance issues profit warning, net earnings to decline by over 25 per cent

Early last year the company said it was considering buying stakes in national re-insurance companies in order to bolster its market share.

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Ghana's $3 Billion Bonds Get Bids More Than 6 Times the Offering

The West African nation sold debt in a three-part deal

South Africa's FDI inflows reach five-year high in 2018 - central bank

Portfolio investment inflows fell to 90 billion rand in 2018 from 278.8 billion rand the previous year, with outflows of 33.9 billion rand recorded in the final quarter of 2018, the central bank said.

Lagos Pension Fund Hits N170bn

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Invest pension funds in real sector — CEO of Axis Pension Group

He said government borrowing went mainly into recurrent expenditure, and, therefore, it was not prudent that majority of pension funds were lent to the government.

Ghana’s President to open SWIFT African Regional Conference in Accra.

Alain Raes, Chief Executive of Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific at SWIFT, said: “We are honoured that His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo will deliver the keynote address and open our flagship African event.

United States’ Investment in Urbanization of Nigeria

The development and urbanization of Nigeria is a mutual interest of the United States and Nigeria itself.

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