09/27/2017
SBM of Mauritius Eyes Kenyan Banks, Plans Nigerian Expansion
On a pro-rata basis, when its population is taken into account, Kenya has more banks than South Africa and Nigeria
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09/27/2017
Namibia reduces limit on overseas investments by money managers
The main impact of the measure could be on neighbouring South Africa
09/23/2017
African Investor name African CEOs of the year at annual business summit
This year’s edition of the summit was the 11th of its kind
09/21/2017
ENSafrica commended for its Africa-wide expertise
The firm was awarded Property and Construction Team of the Year for its leading role in advising a foreign client on a highly complex asset sale involving 50 properties
09/21/2017
NEPAD Unveils 5% Agenda at Africa investor CEO Summit at NASDAQ
The NEPAD 5% agenda, which has the full support of the African Sovereign Wealth and Pension Fund Leaders Forum.
09/21/2017
Assets under pension schemes hit Sh990bn
The increase in coverage, the figure remains too low.
09/20/2017
Angola SWF turns profitable on private equity investments, lower costs
Private equity investments had increased by $260 million year-on-year
09/20/2017
Discovery bank to operate next year
Discovery has a number of businesses that management believes are poised for growth
09/20/2017
Nairobi residential property wins multiple Africa-Middle East awards
The Africa & Arabia Awards are part of the International Property Awards that include the regions of Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the UK.
09/20/2017
Imara Asset Management Kura Capital to merge
They will be joining Imara as our portfolio managers and will each be aligned with equity in the merged entity
09/19/2017
President Museveni woos Qatar investors
The President was on Sunday meeting a delegation from Qatar Investment Fund at the sidelines of the UNGA in New York.
09/19/2017
Sasfin drops KPMG as corporate South Africa weighs links with auditor
It found no evidence of crimes or corruption.
09/18/2017
The Gulf Is Set To Compete In Africa
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce now has new offices in Ethiopia, Ghana, Mozambique and Kenya, and Abraaj, the mammoth Dubai-based private equity company, has invested over $3 billion in over 60 African companies.
09/18/2017
Petra threatens to cut Tanzania investment after diamonds seizure
Warning follows mining group becoming latest to fall foul of export restrictions
09/14/2017
South Africa's Capitalworks to launch London hedge fund business
Mitra formerly worked at Carrhae Capital and Moore Capital Management.
09/14/2017
AlliedCrowds Examines Africa’s Investing Impact in Developing World Alternative Finance Second Edition Report
Impact investing is still a rather niche industry, but it’s growing.
09/14/2017
Morocco at “Forefront of Renewable Revolution”- CSM Says
The CSM went on to highlight the positive impact of windfarms on the local population through offering job opportunities and stable revenues.
09/13/2017
Zamara to expand into Africa… To partner AAS Zim to grow southern Africa market
The two firms have worked together for 16 years.
09/13/2017
First Eagle Investment Management Opens London Office
We believe our clients in the EMEA region can best be served from an office that’s close to them in geography
09/13/2017
Ghanaian, South African businesses strengthen ties
Mr Asante said the bank had solid footprints across Africa and was committed to facilitating cross-border businesses.