Capitalising on Commodities By | May 17, 2022 High commodity prices typically spell good news for currencies like the rand. What’s driving the current boom, and how can African economies seize the opportunity? Read More
Igniting economic collaboration through trust By | May 12, 2022 Bringing you the best of the 2022 World Economic Forum. This year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting takes place against a back drop of the most consequential geopolitical and geo-economic moments of the past three decades. Read More
New entrants boosting access to finance By | May 10, 2022 An influx of new technology-driven financial services businesses will materially improve access to finance for African entrepreneurs. Read More
East African property is on the rise By | May 9, 2022 Despite the challenging economic environment experienced over the last three years, the East African property market is one that appears to be offering some exciting potential for patient investors. While Emerging Market property faces certain headwinds including inflationary pressures, rising global interest rates and liquidity squeezes, there are reasons to feel optimistic about the sector as a whole. Read More
What’s Driving the Rand’s Value in 2022? By | May 5, 2022 High inflation and supply chain constraints are shaping currency prices around the world. What is the outlook for emerging market currencies like the rand? Read More
Battery metals to boost Africa By | May 5, 2022 If Africa is serious about maximising its exposure to the resource sector over the coming decade, a clear strategy relating to nickel, copper and lithium will be critical. Read More
Banking on metals of the future By | April 21, 2022 NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY Banking on metals of the future Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Shirley Webber Managing Principal, Head: Resources & Energy SHARE The next decade will be pivotal for the mining sector in Africa and there are numerous reasons to feel optimistic about deal-flow and transactions on… Read More
Why PAPSS Is A Game-Changer For African Business By | April 19, 2022 The African Continental Free Trade Area recently introduced the Pan-African Payments and Settlement Systems (PAPSS), which facilitates instant cross-border payments in local currencies between countries. It’s a significant dealmaker for intra-African trade. Read More
The AfCFTA’s Early Promise for African Trade By | April 13, 2022 Just over a year since it opened, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is already showing positive signs of facilitating easier – and cheaper – trade on the continent Read More
2021 MSCI South Africa Annual Property Index returns show the sector recovered to a positive return of 5.3% By | April 13, 2022 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSIGHTS | 14 APRIL 2022 2021 MSCI South Africa Annual Property Index returns show the sector recovered to a positive return of 5.3% Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Klaus-Dieter Kaempfer Head: Commercial Property Finance and Equity Investments, Absa SHARE The IMF’s January 2022 World Economic Outlook forecasts… Read More
