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Capital raising

Nigeria puts spotlight onto dynamic tech firms

The news spotlight is firmly back onto Africa’s high-flying technology scene this week, with the news that a venture fund backed by the Nigerian Government ...

Cloudy sky, mountain and tea plantations reflect soaring valuations for Malawi share prices
Exchange news

Soaring valuations for Malawi shares

Updated 3 November 2025 Malawi’s Stock Exchange has been soaring to high valuations, according to a report by stockbroker Cedar Capital which finds that at ...

Landscape view from high building of Addis Ababa business district and skyscrapers.
Capital raising

Ethiopian Securities Exchange news roundup

The Ethiopian capital market continues to score new milestones Three more service providers The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) issued licences to 3 new Capital ...

View if Lagos harbour across the lagoon, 3 Nigerian banks raising capital on Nigerian Exchange
Climate

Absa AFMI index shows reform helps in hard times

Two out of three African countries have not improved or slipped backwards in their ratings among the 29 countries scored in the 2025 edition of ...

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21-22: Financial Times Africa Summit 2025

(Tue-Wed) London (in-person and digital). Africa in a changing world #FTAfrica. Gathers over 450 policymakers, investors, business leaders and development strategists. Discuss future direction, strategies for long-term resilience and competitiveness, rethinking international aid and financing models to scaling digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and regional trade. 

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Where credit is due How african's debt can be a benefits not a burden

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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Burundi to use LSEG technology to power its financial market. Photo shows aerial view of London square with London Stock Exchange building on the right
Exchange news

Burundi picks LSEG to modernize financial market

Burundi has selected the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to help modernize the financial market. The central Banque de la République du Burundi (BRB) aims ...

Skyline of Johannesburg highlights conference on FIX IT messaging protocol for trading African shares and other securities.
Technology

FIX Africa Trading Conference 15 Oct

The FIX Trading Community across Africa is coming together on 15 October to compare notes and form alliances in order to have greater say in ...

BBFA's record $241m IPO on Angola's Bodiva securities exchange doesn't ruffle the boats in Luanda harbour.
Capital raising

Success with 5x oversubscription on Angola’s $241m IPO share offer

Angola’s stock exchange, the Bolsa de Dívida e Valores de Angola (Bodiva), scored a huge success with the successful outcome of its biggest initial public ...

Luanda Angola seafront where BAI is set for Angola's largest IPO
Capital raising

25 September deadline for Angola’s biggest IPO – SEE NEWER STORY

Update: The offer closed successfully with 5x oversubscription and raised $241m for the 2 selling shareholders. See our updated story here. Investors have just two ...