South Africa’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to its highest level in nearly three years in February, reinforcing the view that factories are the key driver of growth after last year’s recession

The Export Credit Guarantee Company of Egypt (ECGE) said it had more than doubled credit cover to Africa in the past two years without any defaults, and said business risks on the continent were overstated

Private sector development, of different stripes, has marked a renaissance in Syria

Nigerian government spending has not slowed in the absence of President Umaru Yar’Adua and the economy is on course to grow a minimum of six percent this year, Finance Minister Mansur Muhtar has told reporters

There are signs South Africa is recovering from the worst effects of the global economic crisis, but the revival will likely be slow and job-creation will lag, President Jacob Zuma said recently.

Michael Dynes on the upsurge in trades on the continent

UT Financial Services is providing fast, effective and timely financial assistance to small and medium scale companies

Piracy at sea off the horn of Africa has caused a 10-fold increase in insurance premiums for shipping companies, business daily Borsen said recently citing a Norwegian ship insurer. Will this have an adverse affect on insurance in general?

More banks are establishing themselves outside of Africa, after affirming themselves across the continent. We spoke with one Nigerian bank, who have grown from strength to strength, solidifying their reputation worldwide

The ideology behind underwriting is of immense importance, and working with accomplished professionals during difficult times is essential for all insurance needs, whatever they might be

Recently, British business leaders travelled to Tripoli in search of new markets for their goods and services. Mike Pullen identifies key opportunities in Libya and explains the economic and geo-political benefits of deepening our bilateral relationship

Deal volume has dried up in the US and Europe, and so has the cash to fund them. But further afield in parts of the Middle and Far East and other developing economies, opportunities still exist for the right investor

National Bank of Oman (NBO), Oman’s first private sector bank, 
was established in 1973 and has gained international recognition for the high-quality services and products offered to its clients

Gulf One Investment Bank is evolving investment banking in the GCC and MENA region

World Finance’s Roger St. Pierre reviews South African prospects with the team at top law firm Bowman Gilfillan