FNB officially launches in Tanzania

First National Bank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited has announced the official launch of First National Bank Tanzania Limited. Since commencing their operations in July 2011, FNB's operations have performed well in Tanzania and are in line with expectations illustrating the sound investment and business opportunity provided in the country. 3 Feb 2012 07:26

NEPAD on the ground

Over the past ten years, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) has launched a number of bold and innovative programmes. In some instances the plan is already scoring notable yet under-reported gains. Africa Renewal highlights NEPAD's impact in five key areas. 12 Jan 2012 13:42

Being retired is a time for relaxing, right? Wrong!

That's if you are in Zimbabwe, that is... Following the land grab, agriculture collapsed and the Zimbabwean economy also collapsed - and hyperinflation wiped out savings. 30 Dec 2011 08:47

Revive IMF program or no assistance, donors tell Malawi

[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Malawi's donors under the Common Approach to Budget Support (CABS) have asked the country to revive its International Monetary Fund (IMF) program or forget their financial assistance. 8 Dec 2011 13:33

COMESA Summit ends, new chair appointed

[Gregory Gondwe] The 15th COMESA (Common Market for East and Southern Africa) Summit of Heads of State and Governments came to an end on Saturday 15 October 2011 with the announcement of the newly appointed chairman of COMESA, Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika. 17 Oct 2011 12:19

Imara wins big at Africa Fund Manager Performance Awards

Imara, the pan-Africa financial services group was honoured two of the top investment accolades at the inaugural Africa Fund Manager Performance Awards, which took place on Tuesday 11 October 2011 at Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa. The awards aims to recognise and celebrate investors whose funds have excelled and outperformed their peers across the sub-Saharan fund management markets. 13 Oct 2011 12:52

Investment conference focus on development on Africa

The 6th Columbia International Investment Conference, entitled "The Resource Boom and FDI in Africa: new players, new opportunities, a new agenda for development", will take place at Columbia University, New York, from 26-27 October 2011. 26 Sep 2011 10:38