Managers of Wealth Africa

Unrelenting rise in domestic debt

This implies increases of 9% q/q and 39% y/y.

External debt surges on naira volatility

Regarding composition, the Federal Government of Nigeria is responsible for approximately 89% of the country's total external debt.

FX Shortages Drags Financial Score

The current level of the FX reserves is close to the highest it has been since December 2021

Afreximbank delivers strong financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024

The Group’s profitability for the nine-month reporting period met expectations and showed significant improvement over the previous year, underscoring its resilience and operational efficiency.

The Role of Flexible Employee Benefits in Navigating Financial Strain

Knowing that, Old Mutual expected its clients to withdraw an estimated R14.2 billion from their retail retirement products and occupational schemes when the Two-Pot System went into effect.

Cost of living shock for South Africans

Encouragingly, some positive developments emerged during this period.

South Africa still ‘junk’

Analysts have noted that meaningful improvements in these ratings remain a distant goal.

Financial Narrative launches financial services consultancy in South Africa

Launching the Financial Narrative Agency Network is a natural evolution of this, enabling us to bring together leading independent agencies who are not just market leaders, but true innovators in their fields

Steady increase in external reserves

Excluding brief depletions in both Apr and Aug ’24, the gross reserves have steadily increased since the beginning of the year

Big work from home shift in South Africa

This can already be seen as, so far in 2024, real estate investment trust (REIT) returns are up in excess of 50%.

The 4 jobs hit with double-digit pay cuts in South Africa

Technological advancements provide a clear example of how demand impacts salaries.

Afreximbank close to deals with two local banks

Mwaba said Namibia has not had the opportunity to host this event before.

African Development Bank wins prestigious award for its innovative Adaptation Benefits Mechanism

The African Development Bank is already implementing demonstration projects

H1: Banks’ Average NPL Ratio Maintains Downward Slide Despite Inflation, Interest Rate

The hike in inflation rate has seen the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under Mr. Yemi Cardoso raise the monetary policy rate (MPR) five times in an effort to curb the menace and promote economic stability.

African insurance sector has capacity to drive continent’s growth — Elumelu

Speaking on the global outlook for the insurance industry, Elumelu said that insurance penetration remains under 3% in Africa, which falls short of the global average of 7.4%.

How salaries have changed in South Africa: 2018 vs 2024

Pnet explained that salaries usually depend on skill levels for specific hard and soft skills as well as years of experience in a particular role or job sector.

Africa purchases what it produces, but at a higher price

These imports include raw minerals such as crude oil, diamonds, gold, iron ore, natural gasses and agricultural products.

How South africa is earning over R200 per person by doing nothing

Globally, countries like India, Mexico, and the Philippines are among the top recipients, with Egypt and Nigeria ranking seventh and ninth, respectively.

Corporate credit demand rises amid improving business conditions, reports Nedbank

De Kock says credit demand was muted throughout most of 2023 due to macroeconomic constraints, including persistent load-shedding.

SA debt spikes 250%, but GDP up by only 105%

The country’s debt has risen from R1.6trn to R5.6trn in a decade – and now stands at 75% of GDP.

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