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TymeBank appoints new C-suite executives to boost growth
21st July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Digital financial services company TymeBank has appointed Yusuf Dockrat as CFO, Linda Appie as chief marketing officer and Bruce Paveley as chief technology officer (CTO), as it focuses on boosting... 


IFC, Alleyroads partner to develop affordable residential housing in South Africa
13th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

To improve access to affordable, sustainable residential housing in South Africa, World Bank Group member the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment to support South... 


Sanlam welcomes infrastructure investment Regulation 28, warns uncertainty persists at instrument level
13th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The gazetted amendments to Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act, which are set to take effect from January 3, 2023, have a broader definition of infrastructure than the first draft of the changes... 


IFC, CRDB investment to increase access for small businesses in Tanzania, Burundi
12th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a $100-million loan to CRDB Bank Tanzania, half of which will be in local currency, and a $5-million loan to... 


Summit launches Foodtech programme to boost African food security
11th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

In collaboration with early-stage venture capital fund Anza Capital, the SA Innovation Summit has launched The Foodtech Programme that offers promising South African food technology innovators and... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Private sector’s role key in the just transition – BLSA
11th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has emphasised the important role the private sector has to play in the just energy transition in terms of investment in infrastructure for... 


Blockchain can provide infrastructure for financial inclusion in Africa – Standard Bank
7th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Given Africa's rapid commercial growth and globalisation over the past decade, innovation in financial technology (fintech), and particularly blockchain technology, can drive the improvement of... 


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Institute shares lessons learned on supporting SMEs through the pandemic
7th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are a number of lessons and insights that were learned from supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the pandemic, as well as what needs to be done to gear the country... 


Standard Bank appoints Margaret Nienaber COO
7th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Financial services provider Standard Bank Group has appointed Margaret Nienaber, currently the group’s CE for Client Solutions, as COO, with immediate effect. As COO, she will be responsible for... 


Stronger private sector could boost growth, jobs in Botswana – report
6th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Botswana can transform its economy, create jobs, reduce inequality and achieve a resilient recovery from Covid-19 by increasing private sector participation and investment in its energy, water and... 


Endeavor Catalyst invests in eight local high-impact businesses
5th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Eight South African-founded businesses have secured investment from Endeavor Catalyst Fund. Endeavor Catalyst is a rules-based co-investment fund of Endeavor Global – the largest global community... 


Resilient South African businesses recovered from Covid fast, M&G says
4th July 2022 By: Bloomberg

The South African unit of M&G, the UK fund manager overseeing more than $390-billion in assets, sees opportunities in investing in the nation’s industrial and financial companies as earnings growth... 


A R193bn South African fixed-income manager plans startup fund
1st July 2022 By: Bloomberg

Futuregrowth Asset Management, a South African fixed-income money manager with R193-billion of assets, is raising a fund to invest in startups with a strong developmental impact. The company aims... 


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DBSA tasked with overseeing Sanral tender reappointment process
30th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has appointed the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) as an independent and lead adjudicating body after Sanral’s board in May... 


Satrix launches smart city infrastructure feeder ETF
28th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

South African index investment business Satrix, a division of Sanlam Investment Management, has announced that its new smart city infrastructure feeder exchange-traded fund (ETF) will offer... 


Motus secures R6.8bn in sustainability-linked finance from Standard Bank
28th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Automotive group Motus Holdings has secured a syndicated R6-billion sustainability-linked facility, facilitated by financial services firm Standard Bank, as well as an R800-million... 


Discovery to list on A2X
27th June 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Financial services group Discovery has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from July 4. Discovery will retain its primary listing... 


Energy Catalyst Africa launches in South Africa to support energy technology development
27th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Energy technology innovation and funding network Innovate UK has launched the Energy Catalyst Africa programme in South Africa to support the development of energy technologies by providing early-... 


UK to guarantee $2bn of AfDB debt to boost climate fight
27th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

The UK has agreed to guarantee $2-billion of the debt the African Development Bank has extended to governments on the continent, allowing the lender to free up finance for climate-related projects.... 


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British International Investment commits $200m to hydropower in Africa
23rd June 2022 By: Darren Parker

UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) has committed $200-million over the next several years to help fund hydropower projects in Africa. This would be the... 


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WWF report calls for insurers to block high-impact hydropower projects
22nd June 2022 By: Darren Parker

Nonprofit organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a comprehensive Insurers’ Guide to Hydropower, which calls for insurers to block high-impact hydropower projects, while... 


Solidarity Fund on track to close by September
21st June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Solidarity Fund, whose mandate was focused on a rapid response to the Covid-19 pandemic remains on track to close by September. The fund in March announced that it would wrap up its operations... 


Dr Patrice Motsepe
Motsepe Foundation, partners invest in projects to uplift farmers, communities
15th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

Nonprofit organisation the Motsepe Foundation has launched two large-scale agricultural and farming projects involving rural and traditional communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, in partnership... 


Positive perceptions of South Africa as an EU investment destination, but challenges remain
14th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are positive perceptions from potential investors to South Africa, and continued interest among existing investors in the country, despite impacts such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the July... 


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JSE launches voluntary Sustainability, Climate Disclosure Guidances
14th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The JSE on June 14 launched its own set of Sustainability Disclosure and Climate Disclosure Guidance documents, which combines relevant global standards on sustainability and climate change to suit... 


Treasury gazettes new VAT regulations for valuable metal vendors
14th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

The National Treasury this week gazetted the Regulations on Domestic Reverse Charge Relating to Valuable Metal, which is meant to serve as an anti-abuse measure aimed at foreclosing schemes and... 


Localisation strategies must identify, remove constraints for local producers
13th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

Effective localisation strategies must start by identifying the constraints on local producers that make it harder for them to compete with foreign suppliers, a report issued by economic research... 


Anuva seeks to expand solar PV investment portfolio
13th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Alternative investment fund manager Anuva Investments is seeking to collaborate with industry experts and reputable engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partners to fund solar... 


South African GDP boosted as investment makes gradual recovery
13th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

In expenditure terms, a recovery in investment and expanded household spending boosted South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter this year, according to a report... 


Better assessment needed to overcome future crises – BLSA
13th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

In responding to crises on local soil, South Africa needs to ensure all collaborators have sufficient capacity to engage and plan for joint action, says Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi... 


ARC Fund confirms satisfactory performance of portfolio in Q1
10th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Investments has reported good performances and progress across its portfolio of investments in South Africa in the first quarter of this year. ARC... 


UCT CFO Vincent Motholo reappointed as Saica chairperson
6th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

University of Cape Town (UCT) CFO Vincent Motholo has been reappointed as chairperson of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica). Motholo, who is a qualified chartered... 


AlphaCode selects five fintech startups to advance in incubation programme
3rd June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Fintech startup initiative AlphaCode has identified five fintech startup companies to receive an additional six months of mentorship and execution support, after they completed an initial... 


PIC suspends COO, two executives resign
2nd June 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has suspended COO Vuyani Hako as a precautionary measure after allegations of misconduct were levelled against him. The PIC says Hako’s suspension is in the... 


AfDB launches dedicated circular economy fund
1st June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has launched the Africa Circular Economy Facility – its first dedicated fund to support circular economy innovations and... 


FEFISOL II launched to support agriculture in Africa
1st June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Following the success of the first FEFISOL fund, which closed in July 2021, its promoters – social investors Solidarité Internationale pour le Développement et l'Investissement (SIDI) and Belgian... 


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