Insurance heavyweights such as Allianz eyeing growth in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 9 June 2022 Africa’s insurance market is the most underserved in the world – but activity in the sector is on the increase, a trend that could signal a new phase of growth.
Old Mutual celebrates partners keeping hope alive in 2021 Published by Press Office on 8 December 2021 The third annual Old Mutual Partnership Awards ceremony was held this week to honour and celebrate those partners who have risen to the occasion, bringing change and hope to many across Africa.
Investment trip to Kenya: Insights from Old Mutual Equities Published by Cavan Osborne on 14 May 2019 Old Mutual’s Cavan Osborne writes about a recent business trip to Kenya.
Due Diligence: ‘Spreadsheets are always wrong,’ says private equity boss Published by Michael Avery on 30 November 2018 ‘You need to be able to roll with the punches and keep making the right decisions in difficult times.’
Investment trip: Kenya in crisis, but Africa outlook improves Published by Cavan Osborne on 27 November 2018 Growth in Kenya has been slow since the government capped the interest rate banks can charge in 2016.
Startup snapshot: ‘Collaboration is the new innovation,’ says Zimbabwean incubator CEO Published by Justin Probyn on 11 October 2018 B2C Coworking is a Zimbabwean business accelerator, incubator and coworking space.
Investment trip to Namibia: The insights of local knowledge expose risks Published by Cavan Osborne on 24 September 2018 We visited Namibia knowing that the macroeconomic indicators were not looking too healthy.
Meet the Boss: Paul Boynton, CEO, Old Mutual Alternative Investments Published by Justin Probyn on 11 September 2018 ‘Never pursue a career because of the commercial prospects but focus on something you find innately interesting.’
Investment trip: Nigeria on the rise, but structural challenges remain Published by Randolph Oosthuizen on 17 April 2018 At best, it’s a fragile recovery, exacerbated by inflation, which remains stubbornly high.
Investment trip to Mauritius: Storing treasures in ‘heaven on earth’ Published by Cavan Osborne on 1 April 2018 Mauritius is looking to develop new industries.
Investment trip: Finding pearls in Uganda, the heart of Africa Published by Cavan Osborne on 12 March 2018 Cavan Osborne, a portfolio manager at Old Mutual Equities, writes about a recent visit to Uganda.
Trip note: Investors and tourists return to Egypt Published by Cavan Osborne on 6 February 2018 ‘Egypt is now looking like the most attractive of all the larger African markets in which we invest.’
Can you bank on banking stocks now? Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 13 September 2017 South African banks have found themselves in the crosshairs for quite some time.
Unpacking Kenya as an investment destination Published by Cavan Osborne on 25 April 2017 Kenya offers a mix of third-world buzz and opportunity along with first-world luxuries.
