Sanlam’s Strategic Bet on India as South Africa Faces Economic Challenges
Sanlam, Africa’s leading insurer, is strategically focusing on India to counterbalance economic challenges in its home market. CEO Paul Hanratty highlights the short-term profit potential, aiming to triple the proportion derived from India within a decade. With India’s robust 6.4% economic growth forecast for 2024, Sanlam sees the expanding middle class as a lucrative market. Despite South Africa contributing 75% of its revenue, Sanlam acknowledges challenges like power shortages and port issues. The insurer envisions acquisitions for growth in East Africa, emphasizing its commitment to a globally diversified portfolio.
Fidelity Bank Empowering Nigerian Businesses and Facilitating Global Trade Connections
Fidelity Bank’s FITCC Houston is set to ignite the global trade scene and empower Nigerian businesses. With a focus on promoting export trade and facilitating partnerships, this event promises to be a game-changer for entrepreneurs and industry leaders. FITCC Houston opens doors to new horizons and positions Nigerian businesses on the international map by providing a platform for collaboration, investment opportunities, and market access. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to expand your business, network with industry experts, and showcase your innovations to a global audience. The countdown to FITCC Houston has begun, and the stage is set for Nigerian businesses to shine on the world stage.
Africa Emerging as Tech Hub with Focus on Developing ICT Sector
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is fast catching up in the African continent with countries in the region committing themselves to development of digital technology, especially in the post COVID-19 era.
Digital Transformation- A Dynamic and Complex Path To Business Success!
Nitesh Singh believes that digital transformation is an exciting field to be in as more and more companies are building a digital footprint or touchpoints with their customers, and software development is being used to solve the world’s problems. Digital marketplaces will disrupt major industries over the coming years, which is why he is passionate […]
Analysis: Spot crude surges while futures slip; rate hikes spook speculators
Prices for spot crude in much of the world are rising on strong demand and a supply crunch, but in the oil futures market, worries of a recession have kept a lid on values.
Exclusive: Nigeria buys emergency Canadian potash to replace lost Russian supply
Nigeria had to buy emergency supplies of Canadian potash in April after the country was unable to import the key fertilizer from Russia due to the impact of Western sanctions, the head of Nigeria’s sovereign investment authority NSIA said.
OPEC oil output boost in December again undershoots target
The increase in OPEC’s oil output in December has again undershot the rise planned under a deal with allies, a Reuters survey found on Thursday, highlighting capacity constraints that are limiting supply as global demand recovers from the pandemic.
WORLD ECONOMIC MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS DR. HERBERT WIGWE (GROUP MD & CEO) OF ACCESS BANK PLC.
WORLD ECONOMIC MAGAZINE AWARDS INTERVIEW WITH DR. HERBERT WIGWE (CEO) OF ACCESS BANK PLC.
Special Report: How a little-known G7 task force unwittingly helps governments target critics
In late 2020, when Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni faced a fresh challenge to his 35-year rule, a new tool helped to silence his critics: anti-money laundering legislation promoted by the G7.
Nigeria’s Lagos state faces “potential third wave” of COVID-19
LAGOS, July 12 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s Lagos state faces a “potential third wave” of coronovirus infections, its governor said in a statement. He warned of fines or even imprisonment for those who break rules to contain the virus and said Lagos state would step up its vaccination campaign, following the detection of the highly infectious […]
