10/03/2022
Opportunity beckons for South Africa’s revival – but don’t bet on it
South Africa with quite a low investment rate by international standards.
Alternative Investments
10/03/2022
Despite Challenges, UBA Leads Banking Sector in CAR, Liquidity Ratio
The CAR and the LR in the banking sector remained above prudential limits at 14.1 and 42.6 per cent, respectively in June 2022, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
09/30/2022
Investment in sustainable assets set to hit Sh2.3trn
Sustainable investments allow an investor to achieve financial returns while promoting long-term environmental or social value through their investment.
09/29/2022
Move Africa’s industrialization goals and trade competitiveness
“Members talking to each other is essential because it is about creating a platform for solving short and long-term development plans,” she said.
09/28/2022
Knife Capital’s African Series B fund secures commitments from Standard Bank, SA SME Fund
The Knife Fund III invests in scalable business-to-business technology companies that have attractive exit optionality.
09/27/2022
A European retreat opens the door to Middle East banks in Africa
As European and Chinese banks scale back in Africa to cut costs and redeploy capital to core markets, Middle East lenders are happily jumping in to fill the gap, buying assets and putting more boots on the ground as bilateral trade between the regions inc
09/26/2022
Standard Bank sees Tanzania-Uganda gas pipeline as 'positive'
The EACOP, being developed by a group including TotalEnergies SE, will transport crude from Uganda's oil fields to Tanzania's coastline.
09/26/2022
FBN Insurance rebrands to Sanlam Life
The Chief Executive Officer, Sanlam Pan Africa Life Insurance Cluster, Robert Dommisse, highlighted Sanlam’s commitment to Nigeria, and the importance of West Africa market to Sanlam.
09/22/2022
Default 'a real possibility' for Ghana, Fitch senior director says
Interest payments have been the government's largest annual expense since 2019
09/21/2022
South Africa’s utility firm Eskom seeks 32% power tariff hike to fix debt crisis
The company will face the same crisis if it doesn’t raise tariffs and reduce costs: CFO
09/20/2022
ACTIF 2022 opens new chapter of trade and investment in history of Africa and Caribbean relations
The Forum set the ground for various initiatives and opened new doors to strengthen and build new trade and investment relationships between Africa and the Caribbean.
09/20/2022
African Development Bank launches new tools for SMEs to tap opportunities for green investment
They will help strengthen the capacity of financial institutions and small companies to invest in climate action under the NDCS.
09/20/2022
African Development Bank chief sees Japanese private sector as pathway to growth
Moreover, while Japan’s global foreign direct investment is valued at $2 trillion, Africa accounts for just 0.003% of that figure.
09/19/2022
FirstRand Limited's top owners are individual investors with 59% stake, while40% is held by institutions
We can see that FirstRand does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock.
09/14/2022
Equity Spire deal hit roadblocks in board resignation, union suit
Two board members, the former chair David Wachira and Wycliffe Osoro resigned in March while Christine Sabwa left in August last year, underlining the high turnover on the nine-member board which has left some seats unfilled.
09/13/2022
Africa: Stronger US Dollar Adversely Affecting Africa, Emerging Economies
The outlook points to a slowing global economy.
09/12/2022
Standard Bank Promotes a Business Immersion Programme
Participants will also undergo the Lean Startup and Design Thinking process to understand the community challenges
09/12/2022
Equity closes deal to acquire teachers-owned Spire Bank
The deal will see Mwalimu Sacco, which owns Spire Bank, pay Equity an additional Sh1.7 billion to cover liabilities.
09/08/2022
Nigeria’s Banking Sector Leads Foreign Direct Investment; Attracts Over $15 Billion in 5 Years
In the last five years, the banking sector has attracted $15.8 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
09/08/2022
Sanlam rides out difficult trading environment
Broadening price pressures raises concern around the erosion of real personal disposable income, especially among low-income earners.”