https://www.bizcommunity.com/412/516.html West Africa Investment Management news 15 Markets & Investment news - West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/412/516.html en-us Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:49:57 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/unhelpful-government-and-a-lack-of-brand-building-sees-south-african-mining-companies-lose-out-967314a Despite South Africa’s rich history of mining, no South African mining companies appear in the top 50 in the latest Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2026 report by Brand Finance. 1-270634 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wpp-results-beat-analyst-forecasts-sees-shares-jump-up-745222a WPP has posted first-half results that beat analyst forecasts on revenue, organic growth and profit margins, leading to a jump of as much as 30.2% in WPP shares - its highest intraday level since September 2025. 1-270582 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerias-dangote-hopes-to-strike-gold-in-south-africa-634111a The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has engaged with Nigeria’s Dangote Group, and a spokesperson told Reuters that the company could list its petroleum refinery in South Africa after a Nigerian IPO. 1-270581 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/omnicom-q2-results-built-for-an-era-where-speed-integration-and-scale-matter-most-967604a Omnicom’s revenue in the second quarter of 2026 increased $2.5bn to $6.6bn as compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to the acquisition of IPG, which closed on November 26, 2025, and constant currency revenue growth. 1-270324 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-to-weather-billion-dollar-storm-as-super-el-nino-approaches-189146a The African Development Bank’s top climate expert told Reuters that an impending “super” El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10bn to $20bn hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from hard-hit areas. 1-270198 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wpp-500m-savings-drive-sees-hundreds-of-employees-let-go-064235a It has been widely reported in marketing and media publications globally that WPP will be cutting hundreds of roles, in line with Elevate28. 1-269897 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-to-finance-africas-renewable-energy-boom-845013a In 2025, Standard Bank saw Africa’s shift toward renewable energy financing outpace non-renewable energy by an 8:1 ratio. Reflecting this trend, even Eskom, which has traditionally relied on coal, has launched a new business unit focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects. With this momentum, the financial institution is energised to finance the continent’s clean energy boom. 1-268899 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/banks-pan-african-model-regains-traction-posts-profit-despite-headwinds-514250a Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (Ecobank) is one of the most profitable financial institutions on the continent, with a profit of roughly $836m (₦1.21tr) for 2025. Its ability to grow both interest and non-interest income against several headwinds suggests a level of resilience that many competitors are still struggling to achieve. 1-267316 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/publicis-outperforms-industry-confirms-growth-guidance-for-2026-170706a Announcing its Q1 2026 results, Publicis showed a very strong start to the year, outperforming the industry for almost 20 quarters in a row, despite the volatile macro environment. 1-267278 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-deal-to-accelerate-critical-minerals-beneficiation-284797a A new master risk participation agreement (MRPA) was signed between the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) at the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The MRPA offers African businesses the opportunity to expand trade finance, reduce risks in cross-border transactions, and speed up the beneficiation of critical minerals. 1-265550 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment West Africa