by Dianne Bayley | May 12, 2020 | Sustainability
It’s clear that the coronavirus Covid-19 has changed the landscape for FMCGs – in some ways permanently. However, despite its similarities, the impact has not been the same across its subsectors and through the supply chain. Itumeleng Merafe, Head of Interest Rate...
by Dianne Bayley | May 11, 2020 | Sustainability
The battle against plastic pollution has rapidly gained momentum in recent years, writes Holly Turner – Sustainable Investment Analyst and Louise Wihlborn – Sustainable Investment Analyst. A Schroders 2018 report – Plastics phase-out: exposure through the...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 9, 2020 | Fintech
As South Africa officially enters a recession, the local venture capital industry remains resilient, with investors continuing to look for deals and untapped potential in the market. The latest South African Venture Capital Association (SAVCA) annual survey notes that...
by Dianne Bayley | Jan 21, 2020 | Sustainability
UK companies must leap at the chance to deepen economic ties with Africa, a continent with unmatched investment opportunities, according to several African leaders at the 2020 UK-Africa Investment Summit. At an oversubscribed opening ceremony attended by dignitaries...
by Dianne Bayley | Nov 13, 2019 | Featured Articles
Africa has the potential to expand the continental economy fourfold, with energy demands expanding by only 50 percent, according to a new report. The International Energy Agency (IEA) unveiled its report on the first day of the second African Investment Forum in...