If you missed the memo, Impact Investing is the future of investment in West Africa, and the continent as a whole. According to the IFC, Impact Investing is “Investments made into companies, organisations, vehicles, and funds with the intent to contribute to...
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The Importance of a Business Plan in South Africa
It is very important to have a good business plan in South Africa, because the markets are not as clear-cut as they are in advanced markets in Europe. A South African Start-Up requires more planning just to acquire the capital, because there is need to ensure that the...
The Money Transfer Race for Africa
Money Transfer is on the rise in Africa, and there are several brands taking the lead in dominating territories and other market segments. Remittance flows to sub-Saharan Africa were recorded to be $48 billion in 2019, but the true total is likely to be significantly...
The Future of Leadership is Female
Despite South Africa’s attempts to even out the playing field between men and women in leadership, the country still has a long way to go. Reports have shown moderate improvement in the appointment of women at executive level but have remained conspicuously unchanged...
The Consumer Protection Bill
The purpose of this Bill is to protect the consumer of goods and services by establishing the Consumer Protection Agency, and regulation of Consumer Advocacy Organisations. It will also repeal the Consumer Contracts Act [Chapter 8:03] and to provide for matters...
Dambisa Moyo: The Global Economist
There is a great Zambian woman that must be celebrated, as her contribution to the global economy cannot be ignored – Dr Dambisa Moyo, an influencer with over a million followers on LinkedIn. Dambisa Moyo, PhD, is a global economist who sits on the boards of the 3M...
The Standard of Banking: The Bank, Business Loans and Your Financial Records
According to Forbes, Standard Bank is “the largest lender in Africa”, as the banking group launched the game changing forex trading app in 2017 – Shyft. This position of largest lender is backed by 157 years of lending money to business owners and individuals. Global...
The Future is Green: Nedbank, and Impact Investing in Africa
Green is now, and the future, in health, food, lifestyle, and economics; and no bank or investor can ignore it. Nedbank has gone ahead of rest of the pack to be top in South Africa. In February 2020, Euromoney awarded Nedbank Private Wealth the second-best bank in the...
Financial Accounting for Growth of SMEs with NRB
(South Africa) - NRB Accounting makes Financial Accounting easier, faster, and most importantly, cost effective. NRB Accounting is an Accounting firm established at the beginning of 2018 with its primary focus on financial services to clients; these services ranging...