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African capital market activity declines further in 2019

The general slowdown in equity markets was largely driven by a series of macroeconomic factors including an equity capital market (ECM) deceleration in global markets

Overall, African equity capital market (ECM) activity in 2019 declined sharply both in volume and value from 2018, with 2019 posting the lowest proceeds raised in ten years. The general slowdown in equity markets was largely driven by a series of macroeconomic factors including an ECM deceleration in global markets,…

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Africa’s oil & gas industry poised for further growth in the wake of new resource finds, technological advances and improved governance – PwC Africa oil & gas review

PwC’s Africa oil & gas review, 2019 analyses what has happened in the last 12 months in the oil & gas industry within the major and emerging African markets

The global energy market is in an exciting phase of transition and disruption. Breakthrough technologies are unlocking significant new reserves, processing, transportation and downstream uses that were previously unviable, unknown or inaccessible. Decarbonisation driven by the environmental sustainability agenda is shifting the energy mix at an accelerating pace, which is…

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Africa’s CEOs continue to look for growth opportunities amid economic and socio-political uncertainties – PwC Africa Business Agenda Report

The Agenda compiles results from a survey of 83 CEOs across 19 African countries

African business leaders are less optimistic about the strength of the global economy and their organisations’ ability to grow revenues in both the short and medium term than they were a year ago. A quarter of African CEOs (25%) believe that the global economy will decline over the next 12…

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Outlook for Africa’s oil & gas industry improves – PwC report

As the oil price is steadily rising towards pre-collapse levels, the outlook for the industry is hopeful

The outlook for Africa’s oil & gas industry is positive amid difficult operating and economic headwinds. Tough economic and external conditions have placed pressure on oil & gas companies to be more cost-effective and efficient. Companies have adopted to a low-cost environment, which promises to be even more beneficial given…

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Africa’s hotel sector offers potential for further growth over the next five years – PwC report

South African hotel room revenue is expected to expand to R21.8 billion in 2022, up 5.6%, compounded annually, from R16.6 billion in 2017

Africa’s hotel sector has the potential for further growth over the next five years. An increase in the number of foreign and domestic travellers, as well as an expansion in a number of hotel chains on the continent reinforces the hotel sector’s untapped potential for business growth. These are some…

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African capital markets indicate recovery in 2017 with overall increase in value and volume of equity capital market (ECM) transactions

ECM activity in 2017 was the second highest since 2013 in terms of volume with 121 issuances, up 25% over the prior year, and the highest since 2013 in terms of value

Overall, African equity capital market transaction volume and value improved in 2017 over 2016. In terms of value, 2017 saw the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) over the trailing five-year period, and an increase in the total value of equity capital market (ECM) transactions of 49% between 2016 and 2017…

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Reported economic crime in South Africa hits record levels; cost and accountability concerns rising

At 77% South Africa’s rate of reported economic crime remains significantly higher than the global average rate of 49%

77% of SA organisations have experienced economic crime; Fraud committed by consumers ranks as the second most reported crime in SA; CEO and board increasingly being held accountable for economic crime; Only 37% of respondents have conducted an anti-bribery/anti-corruption risk assessment; 19% of organisations have spent between twice and ten…

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South African CEOs cautiously optimistic about their own company’s prospects for growth in the next 12 months: PwC annual CEO survey

37%, compared to 45% globally are slightly more confident about their own company’s prospects for revenue growth over the next three years

22% of SA’s CEOs are ‘very confident’ of their own company’s growth in the next 12 months; 37% of CEOs in SA are ‘very confident’ about their own company’s prospects for growth over the next three years; US reinforces its lead on China as a target market for growth in…

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Africa’s hospitality sector withstands economic headwinds

PwC’s 7th edition of the ‘Hotels Outlook: 2017-2021’ projects that South African hotel room revenue will grow by 10.1% in 2017 to R17.5 billion

South Africa’s hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years bolstered by inbound travelers amid a difficult and volatile economic climate. Pietro Calicchio, Hospitality & Gaming Industry Leader for PwC Southern Africa (www.PwC.co.za), says: “Africa’s hotel sector has remained resilient in the face of strong economic…

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CEO confidence rises despite new risks and uncertainty

In PwC’s 20th annual survey of CEOs worldwide, 38% (2016:35%) are very confident about their company’s growth prospects in the next 12 months while 29% (2016:27%) believe global economic growth will pick up in 2017

Confidence in company growth rises SA CEOs plan to increase their headcount over the next 12 months SA concerns about exchange rate volatility and economic uncertainty at record levels Worldwide, CEOs’ confidence levels for their growth prospects and outlook for the economy is back on the rise amidst new risks…