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JSE declares full year dividend on the back of strong financial performance
18th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The JSE produced “strong” results for the year ended December 31, 2023, with growth of 12.2% in headline earnings per share (HEPS) and return on equity of 19.4% in line with long-term targets, CEO... 


Dr Mampho Modise appointed deputy governor of the Reserve Bank
15th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Dr Mampho Modise as deputy governor of the SARB, following the... 


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Economic and geopolitical uncertainty supporting strong gold demand and prices
15th March 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid economic uncertainties and rising inflation, total gold demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) demand, reached a new record of 4 899 t in 2023, thereby supporting the highest yearly average... 


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Private-equity investments could address water challenges
15th March 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mid-market private equity firm Agile Capital asserts that investors have a great opportunity to make sizable investments in the water sector and contribute towards the advancement of sustainable... 


Access Bank South Africa appoints Sandile Shabalala CEO
12th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Access Bank South Africa has appointed Sandile Shabalala CEO to lead the bank into its next phase of growth and innovation. Shabalala has more than three decades of... 


Nedbank provides Thesele Group with growth, cash flow financing
11th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has provided diversified industrial investment company Thesele Group with a financing solution that boosts Thesele's growth... 


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Petrol price increase poses risks to other industries
5th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s food security is in the spotlight, with current weather conditions posing enough of a threat to farmers to cause a potential yield loss of their crops, following the heatwaves and... 


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PwC report highlights importance of building trust by paying tax
5th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Auditing firm PwC has released its ‘Building Public Trust through Tax Reporting’ publication, which outlines the importance of tax in the business operating environment and look at why tax is... 


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African Risk Capacity marks ten year anniversary
5th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Parametric insurer African Risk Capacity is commemorating its tenth anniversary. The company was founded in 2014 with the sole mandate from the African Union heads of States to provide insurance... 


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IFC, Solcon Capital to provide growth capital funding for South African, Indian deep tech companies
28th February 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and technology investment company Solcon Capital have announced a strategic partnership aimed at identifying and... 


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SA Home Loans bullish about future, despite 2023 headwinds
26th February 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As it celebrates its twenty-fifth birthday this week, mortgage finance company and mortgage insurance provider SA Home Loans is optimistic that, despite considerable challenges for consumers and... 


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Equity facility to facilitate innovation
23rd February 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

The newly launched Defence Equity Facility (DEF) aims to bolster private equity and venture capital funds in European companies that are developing innovative technologies with dual-use components,... 


Nedbank CIB funds first Reit in Ghana
15th February 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking’s (CIB’s) Property Finance division has funded the first real estate investment trust (Reit) in Ghana. The CIB Property Finance team on February 15... 


Financial sector to use AI solutions to counteract sophisticated fraud strategies – SAS
15th February 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The challenge of fighting financial crime has become more complex and multifaceted, and the financial services sector will employ artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to counteract sophisticated... 


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AFC appoints Emeka Emuwa as chairperson
15th February 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral infrastructure finance institution Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has appointed Emeka Emuwa as its chairperson to oversee and guide the AFC on its future strategy and growth... 


AfDB commits $10m to green infrastructure development fund
14th February 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved $10-million in funding for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa – Project Development (AGIA-PD)... 


US grants $11m to environmental insurance efforts in Africa
13th February 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

African Risk Capacity (ARC) has entered into a landmark $11.7-million partnership with the US government to increase access to parametric insurance in Africa. This will help to safeguard food... 


Opec Fund extends $30m loan to Uganda to upgrade rural road
9th February 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) Fund for International Development is extending a $30-million loan to support the development of a key transportation link in Uganda.... 


JSE Clear accepts securities as collateral against open derivative positions
8th February 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The JSE's independent clearing house JSE Clear has introduced a new service to accept securities as collateral against open JSE derivative positions. Previously, only cash was accepted as... 


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Petrol, diesel prices to go up by more than 70c/ℓ on Wednesday
6th February 2024 By: Darren Parker

Both 93 and 95 unleaded petrol (ULP) and lead replacement petrol (LRP) are going to cost an additional 75c/ℓ from February 7. The cost of diesel is also going to increase. For 0.05% sulphur diesel,... 


Sanlam to buy South African insurer Assupol in R6.5bn deal
2nd February 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sanlam, South Africa’s biggest insurer by market value, is buying smaller rival Assupol Life for R6.5-billion to help cement its footprint at home. The proposed transaction will see the... 


RMB, World Bank's MIGA to extend short-term trade funding for Côte d'Ivoire
29th January 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services group Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has partnered with the World Bank's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) to extend short-term funding support on a trade-backed facility... 


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Germany’s KfW donates equipment to South Africa’s public healthcare system
24th January 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla will, on January 25, preside over an official handover ceremony of mobile health clinics, cold chain and information technology equipment from the German... 


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South African delegation to Davos says it used opportunity to punt investment potential
22nd January 2024 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s delegation to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) yearly meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15 to 19, led by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, has said it used the platform... 


RMB, Clairfield International announce formal partnership
22nd January 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Europe-based global corporate finance partnership Clairfield International and FirstRand Bank division Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), have formally agreed to partner, marking both firms’ commitment to... 


Standard Bank sees rapid growth in solar finance offering
18th January 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Financial services provider Standard Bank foresees continued massive demand for solar and energy-related products this year, after seeing a 400% growth in demand for LookSee’s solar installation... 


African Guarantee Fund, Vista Group to boost SME financing in West Africa
17th January 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Specialised guarantee provider African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and financial services firm Vista Group have signed a partnership agreement to accelerate access to finance for small and medium-sized... 


TymeBank reaches profitability within first five years
16th January 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm TymeBank reached its first month of profitability in December 2023, less than five years since launching in February 2019. “We are proud of our achievement, particularly... 


EAIF completes $294m debt raise for African infrastructure
15th January 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has raised $294-million of additional debt facilities, achieving over half of its target to... 


RMB invests in KOKO to expand clean energy for cooking in Africa
12th January 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Corporate and investment bank Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has announced a strategic partnership with climate technology company KOKO, where it has acted as the lead mandated arranger and financier for... 


Commission studying Appeal Court judgment for next course of action
11th January 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission is studying the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) judgment, handed down on January 8, and is consulting its legal team before deciding on the next course of action. The CAC... 


Ninety One SA reduces shareholding in Murray & Roberts to below 5%
8th January 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Ninety One SA has disposed of an interest in the ordinary shares of JSE-listed Murray & Roberts, resulting in its shareholding in the company decreasing to 4.286%. Murray & Roberts Holdings is a... 


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Absa PMI ends 2023 on stronger footing as December business activity rises
8th January 2024 By: Darren Parker

Financial institution Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) closed out 2023 on a somewhat stronger footing, rising by 2.7 points to 50.9 index points in December.  Absa said on January 8 that... 


African Development Bank to withdraw international staff from Ethiopia – sources
20th December 2023 By: Reuters

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will withdraw its international employees from Ethiopia following what it said was an assault on its staff members by government security forces, two sources... 


DBSA, UCLG Africa establish African cities special purpose financing vehicle
14th December 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and African local government organisation United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) have committed... 


World Bank makes $100m in financing available for African climate research
11th December 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Bank will make $100-million available to the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) through the bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as part of... 


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