Bond trading system for Namibian bonds
Bond trading in Namibia by banks and stockbrokers is expected to grow after the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) announced the successful “go-live” of a new …
BluePeak private debt fund raises $156m
A fund offering private debt finance to growing African businesses has announced a final close at $156 million. BluePeak Private Capital Fund SCSp is an …
Africa investment meet gathers $1trn investors
The tenth edition of what is probably the biggest investment conference for Africa brought together entrepreneurs and business opportunities with more than 1,200 delegates, over …
WAEMU fixed income trading platform tender extended
The call for tenders for an electronic trading platform for fixed income securities in the West African Monetary Union (WAMU) has been extended until 31 …
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Where Credit is Due: How Africa’s Debt Can Be a Benefit, Not a Burden
A very readable in-depth study of the history and trends of government-issued sovereign debt in Africa, giving policy recommendations on how African governments can make the best of use of debt. The book – like this blog – covers all the countries on the African …
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Botswana Stock Exchange full member of WFE
Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) says its admission as a full member of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association of exchanges and …
Telco Orange rings up last share listing of 2022
The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) regional exchange saw out the old year by listing the shares of telephone company Orange Côte d’Ivoire on …
Are Africa’s stock exchanges lagging?
African capital markets are falling behind the growth of global markets. African markets have 1.4% of global market capitalization and the share is falling, says …
African exchanges link AELP demonstrates share trades
The cross-border trading platform linking seven of Africa’s leading securities exchanges was launched yesterday 7 December in Abidjan. The link gives access to over 1,000 …
