In a concerning economic development, Nigeria’s headline inflation rate climbed to 27.33% in October 2023, marking a significant 0.61% increase from the previous month’s figure of 26.72%. This represents a noteworthy 6.24% surge compared to October 2022 when the inflation rate stood at 21.09%. The impact of such inflation on the stock market and penny […]

The German government announced on Monday its commitment to invest €4 billion ($4.37 billion) in African green energy projects by 2030. Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the need for African countries to derive greater benefits from their rich natural resources. The announcement came during a news conference at the G20 Compact with Africa summit in Berlin, […]

In a strategic move to broaden its secondary listings framework, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has opened its doors to companies primarily listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX). This expansion allows HKEX-listed companies to pursue secondary listings on the JSE and qualify for a streamlined fast-track listing process. The newly introduced […]

Zimbabwean businesses grapple with the challenges posed by a fluctuating exchange rate and a widening gap between official and parallel market values of the national currency. The Zimbabwe dollar has experienced an 89% depreciation against the US dollar on the official market this year, prompting companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) to explore […]

Kuramo Capital Management, a prominent investment management firm specializing in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), has announced its ambitious plan to invest $150 million over the next decade in enterprises led by women. This significant investment is earmarked for deployment through the Moremi Platform, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering the growth of the next generation of […]

In a significant development, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has reported a substantial increase in retail participation in equity markets, reaching 35% as of September 2023, up from 28% in 2022. The announcement was made by Jude Chiemeka, the Executive Director of Capital Markets at NGX, during the virtual NGX RegCo Retail Investor Workshop. The […]

The Africa Investment Forum’s 2023 Market Days culminated in an unprecedented achievement, attracting an impressive $34.82 billion in investment interest for vital sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, health, and the creative industries. The three-day global event, themed “Unlocking African Value Chains,” concluded on Friday in the vibrant Moroccan city of Marrakech, bringing together over 1,000 […]

In a recently unveiled report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), it has been revealed that Sub-Saharan Africa is emerging as a frontrunner in renewable energy adoption and investment, showcasing the region’s substantial potential for a sustainable future. The report, which scrutinized the Energy Transition Index (ETI) of 120 nations spanning from 2014 to 2023, […]

In a significant development, global payments giant PayPal finds itself under the watchful eye of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as the regulatory body issues a subpoena regarding PayPal USD (PYUSD), the company’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. This move marks the latest example of the growing regulatory scrutiny that stablecoins are facing in […]

In a major environmental commitment, the world’s largest global climate fund has pledged $39.1 million to support Rwanda in its fight against climate change by revitalizing the country’s last remaining montane forests. The $12.8 billion Green Climate Fund, headquartered in South Korea, has initiated this substantial investment with the aim of enhancing the climate resilience […]