https://www.bizcommunity.com/414/516.html East Africa Investment Management news 15 Markets & Investment news - East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/414/516.html en-us Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:14:20 +0200 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gold-and-gold-equities-outlook-for-2026-840803a In the modern era, only the early and late 1970s have witnessed the scale of increases in gold and gold equities. During 2025 the gold price reached 45 new all-time highs with the 65% price gain in the year dwarfing anything experienced in the 2000s bull market. 1-265139 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kenyan-beer-firm-asks-court-to-block-diageo-23bn-eabl-sale-to-asahi-516960a A Kenyan beer distribution firm has filed a case at Kenya's High Court seeking to block Diageo's $2.3bn sale of its local subsidiary EABL to Japan's Asahi Holdings over pending litigation, a lawyer for the challenger said on Wednesday, 7 January. 1-264626 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/oil-prices-little-changed-as-investors-seek-clarity-on-russia-ukraine-talks-061505a Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, 30 December, following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence and investors sought clarity on Ukraine peace talks to gauge potential supply disruptions. 1-264517 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment East Africa