Cape Town, long celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in the global investment arena. The city’s ascent is not merely a testament to its natural beauty but a reflection of strategic urban development, economic resilience, and a forward-thinking approach to international business and tourism.
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Attendees at the Oppenheimers’ South African Future Trust 2024 Summit Can Take Our Country Forward
The country’s premiere entrepreneurial showcase, the Oppenheimers’ South African Future Trust Summit (SAFT) returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 24 and 25 October 2024 – with more speakers, more stages, more opportunities – and a R500 000 investment prize for one stellar delegate.
Mezzan Holding transforms its financial planning with successful Corporate Planning integration
The case study reflects on how Mezzan Holding transformed its financial planning with successful corporate planning integration.
It details the initial problem that Mezzan Holding faced, in terms of spending too much time and human resources on budgeting and financial reporting. With details on the solution implemented and the results and ROI for Mezzan Holding.
Why investment in African healthtech is set for a major decline in 2024
Yomi Kazeem, Engagement Manager at Salient Advisory, and his colleagues explore the alarming trend of declining investments in African healthtech.
The role of insurance in bridging financial exclusion in Mozambique
Hollard, a leading Pan-African insurer, is bucking traditional marketing trends by using unconventional methods to drive financial literacy and encourage insurance uptake in cyclone-prone Mozambique through relatable, yet simple and effective techniques that are rapidly gaining traction.
Op-ed: Why Africa is the Next Big Opportunity Amid Global Slowdown in The Music Industry
The op-ed focuses on how Africa represents a growing market with unique opportunities and how it will help to diversify revenue streams for the creative economy.
Why Africa’s Approach to Financial Risk Management Needs to Change
Reggie Mlangeni, Head of Sales and Structuring at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, discusses the unique challenges Africa faces in financial risk management, highlighting how traditional strategies often fall short in the continent’s volatile markets. The article calls for a re-evaluation of risk models, emphasizing the importance of tailored strategies, diversification, and the use of advanced technologies like AI and Machine Learning.
African companies must recognise strategic M&A as the most viable exit strategy, says investment bank CEO
Victor Basta, CEO of investment bank DAI Magister, discusses the ways in which African CEOs can maximise valuations by ensuring they are bought (not sold). This includes leveraging increased interest from overseas acquirers, ensuring buyers possess the financial capacity to meet expected asking prices and stress-testing business plans to stand up to buyer due diligence.
Tapping into India and Africa’s strengths to drive a financial revolution
Vinesh Kassen, Head of India Client Coverage at Absa CIB, explores how successful digitisation projects have revolutionised the way that India and Africa interact with financial services, and why leveraging both regions’ capabilities will help deepen ties.