Banking & Finance
Corvering the latest trends, news and stories across Southern Africa.
Evertol Associates: Your Partner in Expansion in Southern Africa
Want to expand into South Africa? Want to start up in Zimbabwe? Want to establish your business in Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, or across Africa? Evertol Associates is your partner. Expanding a business across Africa presents extraordinary opportunities - but it also...
Evertol Associates – Building SA & SADC Businesses Worth R500M+ | Bookkeeping, Compliance & Strategy
When aspiring entrepreneurs think about starting or scaling a business in South Africa or the SADC region, many don’t realise that behind Evertol Associates stands a strategist whose influence has quietly steered R500 million+ (≈ $25 million USD) in ventures. That...
The Startup Godzilla: Feeding Growth Without Selling Your Soul
“My Godzilla needs more food to be a contending monster in the media world of business”, you may say, but remember, every founder has a Godzilla. At first, it’s small - a creature you can feed with your own savings, late nights, and the sheer fire of belief. You feed...
The SMMEs Incubator Effect: Why SMMEs and Startups Need More Than Just Ideas
South Africa's entrepreneurial landscape is bustling with ambition, talent, and urgency. Every month, thousands of new small businesses are registered, each with a dream to solve local problems, create jobs, and build generational wealth. But the harsh reality is that...
The R400 Million Blueprint: Business Plans That Work
A Business Plan Is Not a Document. It's a Tool for Leverage. Too many business owners believe that a business plan is something you prepare once - for a loan, a pitch, or a grant application - and then file away. But those who raise capital, secure strategic partners,...
What SARS Expects From You – and How Evertol.co.za Makes It Simple
Compliance Is Not a Surprise. It's a Standard. SARS doesn't knock politely when something goes wrong. It arrives with deadlines, notices, and penalties - usually at the worst possible moment. And for many small to medium businesses in South Africa, this happens not...
Understanding Beneficial Ownership in Africa
Across the continent, new laws are reshaping how businesses operate - not in theory, but in practice. One of the most important shifts in recent years is the requirement for companies to declare their Beneficial Owners. In countries like South Africa, it is now...
Why Monthly Bookkeeping is the Backbone of SME Growth
There's a truth many entrepreneurs learn too late: financial success has less to do with how much money a business brings in, and everything to do with how that money is managed. For thousands of SMEs across Africa, the challenge is not a lack of ambition or sales -...
How Mobile Money is Transforming Financial Access in East Africa
In East Africa, where traditional banking services are often out of reach for many, mobile money has emerged as a transformative force. Platforms like M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and MTN Mobile Money have revolutionized how people send, save, and spend money, making...
PR Strategies for Boosting Investor Confidence in Africa’s Emerging Markets
Africa’s emerging markets are increasingly recognized for their growth potential across sectors like technology, agriculture, infrastructure, and energy. Yet, many international investors remain cautious, citing concerns about political instability, regulatory...
Banking on Trust: Ethical Leadership Driving Zimbabwe’s Success
In an era where business credibility is paramount, Zimbabwean companies like Platinum Groupe and Exodus & Company are proving that ethical leadership and community investment are powerful drivers of growth. From the restructuring of Premier Banking...
Platinum Groupe: Redefining Zimbabwe’s Financial Landscape with Strategic Innovation
Since its establishment in 2010, Platinum Groupe (Pvt) Ltd has set itself apart as a premier investment banking firm in Zimbabwe, dedicated to delivering sophisticated financial solutions across investment management, securities trading, corporate finance, and...
Premier Banking Corporation: Pioneering Zimbabwe’s Banking Evolution and Its Integration into Ecobank
In Zimbabwe's financial history, Premier Banking Corporation stands out as a transformative institution that played a vital role in the evolution of the country’s banking landscape. Established in 2002, Premier Banking Corporation began as Premier Discount House, a...
Shoprite’s “Veni, Vidi, Vici” Moment: Swallowing Pick n Pay, SPAR, and More
In the world of retail, market leaders are defined by their ability to see opportunities and seize them decisively. Shoprite, South Africa's largest retailer, seems to be living the motto of "Veni, Vidi, Vici" (I came, I saw, I conquered) as it continues its...
The Role of Savings Groups in Strengthening Communities
Savings groups have become a cornerstone of financial empowerment and community development in Zimbabwe, particularly in rural areas. These groups, often referred to as "village savings and loan associations" or "rotating savings and credit...