Africa’s 10 most valuable brands revealed in new research Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2022 MTN has retained the top place on the ranking of the most valuable African brands, while Kenyan beer label Tusker achieved the fastest growth in brand value.
Meet the Boss: Colin Iles, MD, Absa Group Limited Published by Justin Probyn on 19 January 2019 ‘I’m not great at relaxing. My worst nightmare is being forced to experience a massage or sunbathe on the beach.’
Assessing the state of South Africa’s agriculture sector Published by Wessel Lemmer on 16 May 2017 South Africa needs to dedicate more resources to strengthen the country’s agricultural production research in order to reap the benefits.
Why 2017 could be a better year for Africa’s miners Published by Press Office on 15 February 2017 Africa’s mining industry has been through a challenging few years.
Electricity projects are energising Africa’s development Published by Philip Lindop on 4 July 2016 Renewable energy and natural gas are set to change the nature of electricity production in Africa.
The two factors set to transform Africa’s energy challenge Published by Press Office on 24 June 2016 Rapid economic growth and rising population numbers are behind the drive to increase electricity generation.
Private sector finance can lighten government’s load on energy Published by Press Office on 21 June 2016 Despite difficult times for the South African and global economies, investors have a keen interest in well-structured infrastructure projects in this country.
Barclays rethinks its Africa strategy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 August 2012 In a statement released by Absa yesterday, the South African bank announced that UK banking giant Barclays is looking at combining the majority of its operations in Africa with its Absa subsidiary, in line with its strategy to operate as ‘One Bank’ across the continent.
Why Absa decided to invest in Mozambique’s insurance industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 August 2011 South African banking group Absa sees strong potential in Mozambique’s insurance sector.
Barclays’ South African subsidiary introduces no-frills banking Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2011 The brightly coloured, “funky”-looking outlets is a big step away from the lender’s traditional halls.
Barclays and Absa to become ‘One Bank in Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2011 South African banking group Absa and Barclays, its parent company, have agreed to align the two units’ Africa strategies.
Absa’s Nigerian office ‘not a late entry’ Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2010 South Africa-based bank Absa is opening a representative office in Nigeria in a move CEO Maria Ramos says is not a late entry into Africa’s most populous nation.
Absa plans IPO for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce Published by Staff Writer on 9 May 2010 South African banking group, Absa, plans to hold an initial public offering for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce, in which it has a 55.5% stake, and list it on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.