11/07/2016
Hawking ‘bond notes’ fear in Zimbabwe
The bond notes were initially expected to be launched at the end of this October, as the new trading currency with the American dollar becoming a reserve currency.
Alternative Investments
11/07/2016
2019 and the case for offshore investing
New series on why Capilis believes that offshore investing should be front of mind for investors.
11/07/2016
Eskom claims support from Deutsche Bank and PPF
Eskom says Deutsche Bank and PPF have expressed confidence in the organisation.
11/07/2016
Morocco And Egypt Dominate North Africa's Private Equity Industry, In Latest Research
Key areas that have been targeted by private equity investors include manufacturing, education, healthcare and consumer goods
11/04/2016
Uganda: Entrepreneurs Tipped On Best Business Practices
The two-day conference was held in Lagos Nigeria and attracted a cross section of development partners such as the African Development Bank
11/04/2016
African Development Bank board approves 900 mln euro loan for Algeria
The money will support the government’s efforts to improve domestic revenue mobilisation and the investment climate
11/04/2016
Investors sidestep African real estate
Currency is another headwind as it is the primary driver of volatility in commodity exporting economies.
11/03/2016
Old Mutual project ready in 18 months
It will be the first of its kind in Zimbabwe and Sub Sahara Africa.
11/03/2016
KPMG urges banks to leverage technology for competitiveness
According to the report, there are examples of large regional banks that have extended their customer service prowess into new markets.
11/03/2016
"Tunisia, a strategic priority, investment must ensue"- Mogherini
Tunisia has been struggling with an economic downturn since 2011 following the Arab Spring
11/03/2016
Investors sidestep African real estate
While transactional volumes of prime real estate in the subSaharan Africa region for 2015 were about $400m
11/02/2016
Standard Chartered looks to Africa, Brunei for Islamic growth
Who is head of Islamic banking for retail clients at the bank, said on the sidelines of a media briefing on Tuesday.
11/02/2016
Old Mutual disburses $2,2m for SME centre development
This development will not only improve the competitiveness of SMEs, but also enable to contribute to the development of economy
11/02/2016
Access Bank Plc raises US$300m euroband
The bond matures in October 2021 and it is at a coupon rate of 10.5 per cent.
11/02/2016
Buying Property In Mauritius: What’s The Big Attraction?
It has one of Africa’s highest per capita incomes, solid ownership rights and a free and independent media.
11/02/2016
World Bank says ‘investments in business-friendly Kenya set to drive growth’, but risks remain
The KEU said the positive growth trend is in line with the World Bank Group’s latest Ease of Doing Business Report
11/01/2016
SME development - more needs to be done
Pravin noted that "Unduly high costs currently... inhibit access of small business to credit."
10/31/2016
Strong China-Africa trade to influence renminbi
China is working to restructure its domestic economy – away from commodity consumption-driven infrastructural and industrial development
10/28/2016
Market analysis: UAE bank equities a sound investment
Mena equities are now where they started the year, although some countries and sectors have fared better than others.
10/28/2016
Kenya deposits insurer feted at global industry meeting in Korea
Kenya has seen 27 lenders collapse or put under receivership in the country’s banking history.