Managers of Wealth Africa

Sidi Ould Tah Moves to Shape His Power Base at the African Development Bank

His background as a former Mauritanian minister and former head of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa gave him a profile rooted in both public finance and development banking.

An era is coming to an end for South African investors

Such concentration makes it difficult for active managers to outperform indices by finding attractive stocks in other sectors of the economy.

Calm before the storm for South Africa

The nation’s GDP rose by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter and moved closer to 2% year-on-year.

Unilever Ghana records GHC94m profit in 2025

The company’s cash position also increased significantly from GH¢97 million in 2024 to GH¢210 million in 2025.

Dr Donkor named recipient of prestigious Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership award

The award highlights Dr George Agyekum Donkor’s efforts to position EBID as a key catalyst for infrastructure investment, enterprise growth and sustainable economic transformation.

Africa’s giant infrastructure finance dominates banking awards

The Deal of the Year Equity was the Africa Finance Corporation’s partial exit from ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP) as part of a $700 million capital raise.

Ghana gold output surges 23% to nearly six million ounces in 2025

Chamber of Mines producing member companies contributed 2.77 million ounces in 2025, slightly down from 2.86 million ounces in 2024.

Growthpoint Smashes Funding Target With Record-Breaking Bond Auction

The issuance was settled at R1.8 bn at the most favourable margins achieved by Growthpoint at a bond auction to date.

Ghana must process more, export less raw materials — Absa Bank

Mr. Nettey made a similar case for the cashew industry, noting that the value of processed cashew products far exceeds that of raw exports.

Afreximbank Deepens Engagement with Jamaica to Drive Trade, Investment and Industrialisation

Afreximbank remains committed to supporting increased intra-Caribbean and Africa-Caribbean trade by improving access to trade finance, investment capital and advisory support

Absa faces major investor backlash after awarding new CEO a $9 million pay package to leave rival Standard Bank

Under South African governance rules, a vote of 25% or more against a remuneration resolution obliges the company to engage with dissenting shareholders and address their concerns.

IFC, Standard Chartered launch $300m finance facility

The facility is designed to help suppliers receive payments faster, thereby improving cash flow and enabling businesses to expand production, pay workers, and invest in growth.

South African investment in Dubai tops $294mln over five years

The investments spanned key sectors including information and communications technology, pharmaceuticals and food industries, among other promising economic sectors

South African employers must turn engagement into a strategic priority

ADP Research notes that fully engaged employees are more likely to do their best work, remain committed to their employer, and contribute positively to workplace performance.

SARS to collect R300 billion more taxes with national crackdown, and another country evacuates its citizens from South Africa

The US Central Command reported that Iran had launched ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours, but all of the missiles failed to reach their targets.

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