Managers of Wealth Africa

Absa Group CEO outlines five sectors for pension funds in Africa

While acknowledging the need to preserve capital and meet long-term pension obligations, Fihla stressed that the existing model is failing to optimise returns.

Ghana’s economy well positioned to weather global shocks – Absa Group CEO

He said policy measures implemented in recent years have positioned Ghana among a select group of economies better equipped to navigate the current wave of global volatility.

Businesses in South Africa feel the heat

Since the conflict began on 28 February, the rand has shed some of its previous gains — at one point weakening beyond the R17/$ mark — while the benchmark FTSE/JSE All Share Index has fallen 10%.

Zenith Bank hits N5 trillion market cap, first Nigerian bank to milestone

As of March 18, 2026, the stock closed at ₦110.00, representing a gain of over 77% in just a few months—one of the strongest performances recorded on the NGX in recent times.

New Report on Jersey–South Africa Partnership

A central focus of the report is a series of case studies from across Jersey’s financial services industry, providing practical insight into how this relationship is delivering value on the ground.

Two-speed property market emerges across South Africa

The average modern South African home is smaller, smarter and easier to run

FirstBank engages SMEs to boost business growth

The bank also undertook community outreach in the Makola area to promote its services and strengthen relationships with businesses.

African Development Bank and Government of Italy sign co-financing agreement to strengthen partnership for support to key sectors in Africa

The African Development Bank will administer these resources in line with its policies, procedures, and fiduciary standards.

Financial giant worth R36 billion sends crisis message to South Africa

The company delivered a 33.5% increase in recurring headline earnings per share and a return on equity of 31.7%.

Ethiopia: Wegagen Bank and IFC Sign USD 10 Million Trade Finance Guarantee Agreement

This financial agreement builds upon ongoing advisory services the IFC currently provides to Wegagen Bank.

Africa’s global investment share lingers at 4–6%

Despite significant spikes in previous years, the report suggests that the continent is struggling to move beyond a “peripheral position” in global manufacturing systems.

Access Bank perseveres economic headwinds and remains Nigeria’s most valuable brand

Access Bank remains the most valuable brand for the fifth consecutive year, followed by Zenith Bank and GTCO

World Bank applauds Ghana’s turnaround, hails finance minister’s leadership

The minister highlighted key achievements underpinning the recovery

How much you need to earn to be considered rich in South Africa

Sean Peche has achieved something which very few fund managers can claim.

Morocco Signs $1.28 Billion MoU to Build AI Factory

Facility to include data center, training hub, innovation center

South Africa’s largest asset managers revealed

This was revealed by Alexforbes in its annual Manager Watch survey, where the financial services firm ranks the largest asset managers and analyses trends in the broader industry.

SA's hidden cost of cash

For entrepreneurs already navigating rising input costs, unpredictable demand and limited access to capital, these hidden costs can compound existing pressures.

Debt pressures force a rethink of sovereign financing in Africa

Debt servicing costs are rising and constraining budgets, but the real challenge lies in weak growth, currency mismatches and how governments prioritise investment.

Afreximbank to avail US$10bln under its Gulf Crisis Response Programme

To shield African and CARICOM economies from the ongoing conflict

Stakeholders advocate 40% female leadership in banks

The forum served as a high-level intervention to address the structural and internal barriers limiting women’s ascent to the pinnacle of the banking world.

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