Managers of Wealth Africa

Tanzania: Social Security Funds Told to Hasten Job-Creation Reports

It was high time they also restored the region's former position as a hub of factories in the country.

Rockcastle aims for even direct and indirect investment split

The company originally owned shares in various other property stocks but has been investing directly in built properties and developments, with most of its attention being on Poland, one of the faster growing economies in Europe.

Dealwatch Africa: Retail retains its African attraction

An initial round of equity financing totalling around EUR 60 million will be completed after customary conditions precedent are met.

As Kenya Prepares to Float a Green Bond, Here's What It Is

The bond will be floated following collaboration between the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange

Roche, Old Mutual Partner on Insurance Product for Terminal Illnesses

Lack of funding was identified as a major contributor to the high mortality rate, as patients are unable to pay for adequate care, often resulting in financial catastrophe for many middle income families.

Kenyan banks set for first bond to fund green investments

The collaboration between the KBA and the NSE is in line with the Exchange’s commitment to develop sustainable capital markets through the United Nations-led Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative.

South Africa’s Richest Man Buys Stake in Diamond Miner Trans Hex

The company’s shares were halted from trading on Aug. 5 pending the offer.

Ivory Coast Issues Second Sukuk

The sukuk represents Ivory Coast’s second sukuk after an issuance last year.

Fewer foreigners buying SA property

What had changed from 2014 onwards was slower global house price growth.

Realty Africa registers 100 developers

We got investors from every continent as we speak.

Mauritius' largest fund administrator opens doors in S.A

The firm will offer its services to South African private equity, hedge and mutual funds.

GEM managers: The key drivers powering our portfolios in H2 and beyond

Six managers reveal top ideas

Nedbank Heads for Eight-Month High on Surprise Profit Increase

The lender and its peers are struggling against a South African economy heading toward a recession and a potential credit-rating downgrade of the country’s debt to junk by the end of the year.

BMW looks to capitalize on the emerging African market

The Rosslyn plant, famed for its outstanding quality, even by BMW standards, is about to receive a major face-lift.

Simple style propels Kenyan economist to fame

Since being appointed in June 2015, Njoroge has eschewed expensive job perks that include a luxury house in an upmarket neighborhood and a fleet of cars with chauffer.

Sukuk Market grows in West Africa as Iran Lines up $1Billion Supply Demand

Iran’s financial sector is wholly Sharia compliant by virtue of the passing of the Law for Usury (Interest)-Free Banking Operations in 1983.

African Rainbow Capital invests in CMB International

Van der Merwe said it would also help ARC in building its portfolio.

African Banking Crisis Could Come Before Europe (TWTR, FB)

If the results from this recent wave of stress tests turn out poorly, Europe is at risk of starting a new banking crisis.

Old Mutual Ghana Introduces New Funeral Plan

The plan pays a lump sum on the death of the policy owner or selected spouse, children, parents and/or parents-in-law.

Rockefeller fund backs Mainstream for USD-177.5m African investment

Mainstream itself is investing a further USD 60 million of equity, so the total amount for Lekela arrives at USD 177.5 million.

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