Tom Minney

Overview of men and women at trading desks. Egyptian Exchange EGX boosted by IPO share offer
Capital raising

Stock Exchanges weekly news – 7 September 2026

1. Dangote refinery IPO priced, opens 14 September Africa’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) is to launch on 14 September and close on 13 October. ...

View of Lagos harbour across the lagoon, Nigeria's capital market and NGX stock exchange moving to T+1 post trade clearing and settlement.
Exchange news

Up to $1bn could flow to Nigeria as NGX rejoins Frontier Index on 21 September

Equity trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) was buzzing early on 4 September ahead of the exchange’s return to the FTSE Russell Frontier Markets Index, ...

Photos of people enjoying the AFSIC Investing in Africa 2022 conference.
Events

Conference season – September, October listings updated

It’s conference season again – from now until Christmas. The Events page of African Capital Markets News features a strong line-up of conferences on Africa’s ...

Logo of Continental Reinsurance, a pan-African reinsurer aiming to list on Botswana Stock Exchange after raising capital through an IPO.
Capital raising

Pan-African reinsurer IPO to close on 16 September

NOTE: This news story is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy ...

A man and a woman in formal business attire, the previous and new CEO of ESX.
Ethiopia

New leader, equities momentum at Ethiopian Securities Exchange

There were 518 equity trades on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange in the week to 21 August for a total value traded of ETB 50.7 million ...

A table illustrating index performance on leading African stock exchanges to 30 June 2026.
Exchange news

What’s driving performance at Africa’s top 10 exchanges?

Africa’s securities exchanges have been climbing sharply in 2025 and still in 2026. Although this article is delayed, it’s interesting to delve into what is ...

main and woman smiling in overalls and hard hats in front of Dangote refinery oil tank
Capital raising

$1bn pledged for Dangote Refinery IPO

Note, this story is for news information purposes only and is not part of any offer, invitation, inducement, recommendation or solicitation to purchase, subscribe for, ...

Banenr with two women in business dress, illustrating article to promote top African investment conference
Capital raising

Fund-raising for private equity is not the pitch but the execution

This post is part of our media partnership with top conference AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2026. Ask a fund manager raising capital now and ...

A fuel tank at the Dangote oil refinery near Lagos, Nigeria, Illustrates story on $5bn IPO capital raise by offering shares on Nigerian Exchange (NGX)
Capital raising

Dangote Refinery’s $5bn IPO coming soon, stirs market

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE has submitted its application for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares to Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission. It ...

Crowd of people in formal dress ringing ceremonial bell to celebrate the listing of Unitel shares on the BODIVA, Angola's stock exchange
Capital raising

Unitel lists in Angola after $328m IPO

Shares in Angola’s leading telecom firm Unitel listed for trading on the BODIVA stock exchange today 29 July, after the largest initial public offering (IPO) ...

Crowd of people in formal and colourful clothing ringing a ceremonial bell, celebrate the successful IPO and share offer of Kasapreko PLC on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Capital raising

Big thirst for drinks maker’s shares as prices soar Ghana Stock Exchange

Investors who quaffed Kasapreko shares in its initial public offering (IPO) have been rewarded with a fizzing share price since last month’s listing on the ...

Banner of man in suit watching dramatic sunset in front of modern buildings to illustrate Bridge Bank Group IPO on the BRVM West African securities exchange.
Capital raising

Bridge Bank hits $117m IPO target within 24 hours

UPDATE: Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire closed the share offer early after the first day, 20 July. In a statement on 21 July the bank ...

A man in white labcoat in front of medical imaging monitor. Medtech firm T2S is busy with a share offer on the Bourse de Casablanca.
Capital raising

Moroccan medtech IPO closes 17 July

NOTE: This is for news information only. We are not inviting you to invest. If you are interested, consult your professional advisor. Leading Moroccan medical ...

Crowd of young Ethiopians in formal dress on stage to celebrate the listing of Abay Bank on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX)
Ethiopia

Abay Bank lists on Ethiopian Securities Exchange

The shares of Abay Bank S.C. were listed on the Main Board of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) on 25 June and started trading at ...

two men and a woman in business dress celebrating Family Bank listing on the NSE
Exchange news

Family Bank shares soar after Nairobi Securities Exchange listing

The Nairobi Securities Exchange achieved its largest private sector listing in 17 years, when Family Bank PLC listed by introduction on 23 June. The bank ...

line of up award winners at the African Banker Awards 2026
Bonds

Africa’s giant infrastructure finance dominates banking awards

Finance that unleashes giant infrastructure projects was highlighted at the 2026 African Banker Awards, showing the size and scale of current projects as Africa builds ...

A large group of Ethiopian men and women in formal attire on a stage with a bell, celebrating Ethio Telecom, the fourth listing on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange.
Capital raising

Ethio Telecom lists on Ethiopian Securities Exchange

The giant Ethio Telecom S.C. has listed its shares for trading on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) on 26 May, bringing 45,000 shareholders who paid ...

View of Lagos harbour across the lagoon, Nigeria's capital market and NGX stock exchange moving to T+1 post trade clearing and settlement.
Exchange news

Nigeria T+1 settlement from 1 June

The Nigerian capital market is working to get ready to move to T+1 settlement (clearing and settlement on the day after trade), starting 1 June ...

Sign above a doorway, entrance to African stock exchange Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)
Exchange news

Zimbabwe – a tale of two African stock exchanges

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is positioning itself as a gateway to international capital entering Zimbabwe and other southern African markets. Will it take ...

Big modern building on street in Casablanca, Morocco. The headquarters of the Casablanca Stock exchange.
Exchange news

Morocco launched futures market and derivatives clearing

Morocco has officially launched its futures market and clearing house on 6 April 2026, after more than 10 years of preparation. All key stakeholders, the ...

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