Transition will reduce CO2 emissions by 161 tonnes a year, and save 73 tonnes of plastic per year HSBC is announcing a new programme to introduce […]
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A ten-year strategy to support the development of social protection systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Social protection, which comprises both social assistance and social insurance programs, is a powerful tool to reduce poverty and vulnerability The World Bank […]
African Banking innovation sees AfDB approving multi-currency line of credit of USD 300m
By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa The African Development Bank has extended the equivalent of USD 300 million to FirstRand Bank Limited to support projects across Africa This […]
Affordable housing rental market looks increasingly attractive
The South African residential market offers an attractive opportunity in the affordable housing rental segment largely driven by low and middle income earners who […]
Former President of the African Development Bank Babacar Ndiaye to lead Investment Day at this year’s AgriBusiness Forum.
African expert calls on everyone involved in agriculture to step up to the fore for the sake of the entire continent’s development and in the […]
Standard Bank Group leads US$550m Shoreline Natural Resources facility
Standard Bank Group, as mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, has closed a US$550,000,000 syndicated bank guarantee and bridge facilities for Shoreline Natural Resources. This is […]
Standard Bank Group to scale back its international operations
Given the challenging global economic climate and evolving regulatory regime for banks, Standard Bank Group’s Corporate & Investment Banking business (CIB) is continuing to […]
Standard Bank Group commits R9.4bn to first batch of renewable energy projects
Standard Bank Group has emerged as the leading investor in the first round of South Africa’s renewable energy independent power producer (REIPP) procurement process, backing […]
IMN’s 10th Annual South African & African Capital Markets Conference
IMN’s 10th Annual South African & African Cap Mkts Conference (Microsoft Word) 22-23 November 2012 The Westin Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa […]
Coface projections on SA, Africa and the global economy will have to be tested
By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa Africa is best positioned to provide a thriving business environment, a leading International credit insurer attests. Coface has projected that by 2016, […]