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South Africa remains a key anchor in Africa’s wealth landscape, but its dominance is steadily giving way as wealth and influence spread across the continent. Standard Bank’s Psyche of Africa’s Wealthiest report highlights how growth is increasingly being driven by the West and East Africa regions where a new generation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) is […]
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A new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, lifts the lid on how Africa’s wealthiest actually build their fortunes, turning what outsiders often view as risk into opportunity. Released on 4 June, the report shifts the narrative away from headline wealth figures to something far more revealing: the mindset driving the continent’s wealthiest. […]
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Venture funding into African startups hit $705 million across 59 deals in 14 countries during the first quarter of 2026—a robust 26.5 percent increase year-on-year. Data compiled by Condia and TechCabal Insights reveal a story far more nuanced than headline numbers: capital is spreading wider, structures are evolving, and investor appetite is shifting from pure […]
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