Deal Briefs
Key Factors to Evaluate When Buying a Franchise
Franchise evaluation is essential for buyers to uncover hidden costs, brand strength, market demand, and contract terms before committing to a franchise.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 24, 2026
Tag: Market
Deal Briefs
Fraud unit stops R7.44bn in southern Africa
Fraud prevention efforts in southern Africa saved R7.44 billion in 2025 by stopping suspicious transactions and improving data-sharing.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 20, 2026
Deal Briefs
Afreximbank urges trade and infrastructure boost
Afreximbank calls for urgent trade and infrastructure boost to strengthen Africa’s economic resilience amid global pressures.
By Chloe Watson · Aug 19, 2026
Launch Watch
H1 Holdings and Revego Plan $830m Renewable Energy Merger
H1 Holdings and Revego Plan $830m Renewable Energy Merger. Discover how the combined entity creates South Africa's largest dedicated equity platform for renewab
By Lily Palmer · Aug 16, 2026
Live Signals
Kenya borrowing shift may hit bank loans
Kenya's borrowing shift may hit bank loans and impact local investors, affecting business loans and government securities allocation.
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 15, 2026
Pulse Notes
Regional integration highlights Africa grid constraints
Africa grid infrastructure demands $30 billion to upgrade transmission lines and meet soaring electricity demand across the continent by 2050.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 13, 2026
Live Signals
Portfolio shifts managed to protect investments
Discover how South African pension funds can minimize hidden costs in portfolio shifts to protect investments and maximize returns effectively.
By Chloe Watson · Aug 11, 2026
Deal Briefs
South Africa’s Retirement Funds Embrace Two-Pot System
South Africa's retirement funds embrace two-pot system, reshaping governance and member behavior. Discover how this reform impacts financial assets and future o
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 8, 2026
Launch Watch
Nigeria leads Africa in new oil project approvals
Nigeria now leads Africa in oil project approvals, securing 40% of investments after energy reforms boosted investor confidence.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 7, 2026
Event Ledger
MerQube launches South Africa stock market index
MerQube launches South Africa stock market index for investors seeking balanced exposure to equities listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 6, 2026