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The future of family wealth in Africa

SundayTimes

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July 3, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
The future of family wealth in Africa

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Watchdog Uganda

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nairobi Private Wealth Conference Calls for Early Planning to Secure Africa’s Family Legacies

Family businesses across Africa are creating wealth at an unprecedented pace, but without deliberate succession and governance planning, much of that wealth may never reach the next generation. That message dominated the second edition of the Nairobi Private Wealth Conference, held Monday at the J.W. Marriott in Nairobi. Convened by Tarra Agility Africa in partnership [] The post Nairobi Private Wealth Conference Calls for Early Planning to Secure Africa’s Family Legacies appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Independent Online

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· Jun 25, 2026

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

Africa.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

The New Centres Of African Wealth: How The East And West Are Evolving

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 []

BizNews

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· Jul 1, 2026

Why Africa's entrepreneurs are buying Caribbean citizenship

Why Africa's entrepreneurs are buying Caribbean citizenship

AllAfrica

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· Jun 26, 2026

Africa: Ocean Economy Can Drive Africa's Future If Backed by Bold Investment

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- The blue economy is a vital source of jobs, food security, and economic opportunity across Africa and the Western Indian Ocean region. Yet, by the admission of those driving its development, the region is still only beginning to tap into what its oceans, lakes, and rivers can truly offer.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 21, 2026

South-East development and the Igbo wealth paradox

By CHUKA NNABUIFE The Igbo people are among Nigeria’s greatest wealth creators. They account for a remarkable number of the country’s entrepreneurs, industrialists and billionaires. Yet, paradoxically, the South-East — the homeland of the Igbo nation — remains one of the least endowed regions in terms of infrastructure, federal institutions and public investment. From roads and healthcare [] The post South-East development and the Igbo wealth paradox appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Related coverage for "The future of family wealth in Africa": Watchdog Uganda — Nairobi Private Wealth Conference Calls for Early Planning to Secure Africa’s Family Legacies. Independent Online — BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth. Africa.com — The New Centres Of African Wealth: How The East And West Are Evolving. BizNews — Why Africa's entrepreneurs are buying Caribbean citizenship. AllAfrica — Africa: Ocean Economy Can Drive Africa's Future If Backed by Bold Investment. Vanguard News — South-East development and the Igbo wealth paradox