The 10th of Ramadan Investors Association, a leading body representing key industrial stakeholders in Egypt, has initiated a strategic dialogue with the Commercial International Bank (CIB) to explore opportunities for enhancing Egyptian exports to African markets. The discussions aim to leverage CIB’s financial expertise and expansive African footprint to unlock new trade opportunities and strengthen […]

Overview of the Tender Brait, a prominent South African investment firm, has once again faced challenges in its attempt to reduce its convertible bond (CB) liabilities. The company aimed to repurchase R400 million of its outstanding R3 billion CBs, but investors tendered only R99 million worth of bonds. The bonds, which mature in December 2027, […]

Kenya’s commercial banks have demonstrated remarkable resilience in a challenging economic environment, recording an 11.58% increase in pre-tax profits for the first eight months of 2024. Profits rose to $1.22 billion from $1.09 billion in the same period last year, according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This growth comes despite a […]

Ethiopia is set to inaugurate its new stock exchange this Friday, marking a historic milestone after more than five decades without a bourse. This development is part of the government’s broader strategy to attract investors and stimulate an economy recovering from the dual challenges of a devastating civil war and persistent regional instability. Ethiopia’s economic […]