In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability and environmental responsibility, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has proudly unveiled a new carbon market in partnership with Xpansiv, the leading global infrastructure provider for environmental markets. This collaborative effort has taken shape through the establishment of a distinct legal entity known as JSE Ventures. The new carbon market […]

HoneyCoin, the burgeoning cross-border web3 super app, has officially unveiled its partnership with MYKOBO. This strategic collaboration paves the way for HoneyCoin’s grand entrance into the European market. The overarching goal of this dynamic partnership is to empower users across all 27 European Union Member States, spanning a diverse range of countries such as Austria, […]

Egypt is set to borrow at least $1.5 billion before the end of this year, according to Finance Minister Mohamed Maait. This borrowing will predominantly occur through the utilization of Asian capital markets, with debt issuance guaranteed by development institutions. Key aspects of the borrowing plan involve the issuance of $500 million in Egypt’s debut […]

South African private equity firm Harith General Partners has confirmed its acquisition of a substantial 46% stake in its larger counterpart, Mergence Investment Managers. The deal is set to facilitate the pooling of their formidable combined assets, totaling a whopping 59 billion South African rand, equivalent to $3.1 billion, to support crucial infrastructure projects and […]

Africa’s longstanding early-stage investment leader, Baobab Network, is poised to significantly amplify its dedication to the African continent. The commitment involves investing in a staggering 1000 African tech companies over the next decade, accompanied by a substantial increase in their funding threshold, doubling the ticket size from $50,000 to an impressive $100,000 for recipient companies. […]

Startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have experienced a substantial contraction in investment funding and deals during the month of September, according to the latest report from Wamda. Wamda’s monthly investment report reveals that in September, a mere $36 million was raised across 36 deals, marking a staggering 64 percent month-on-month […]

Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Egypt’s credit score due to what the rating firm has termed “increasingly constrained” policy options to rebalance the nation’s economy without exacerbating social risks. Moody’s has lowered its assessment of Egypt’s sovereign debt by one notch to Caa1, following a review initiated back in May, as confirmed in a statement […]

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) PLC has initiated the issuance of its inaugural sustainability-linked bond on the Kigali Stock Exchange. This historic bond issuance, a first for a national development bank worldwide, seeks to raise an impressive Rwf30 billion (approximately $24.8 million) dedicated to supporting the bank’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs in […]

Zambia’s official creditor committee is on the verge of signing a crucial memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at restructuring the nation’s $6.3 billion debt, with the agreement expected to be finalized before the conclusion of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) annual meeting next week. Sources familiar with the matter have disclosed this development. This marks […]

In a recent report released by the European Investment Bank, it has been revealed that Africa’s private investment faced a 3% decline, totaling $6.3 billion in 2022. This setback is primarily attributed to global risk aversion, which significantly impacted private equity and venture capital fundraising activities across the continent. Remarkably, this marks the lowest fundraising […]