May 15
Kenya: Kenya Urged to Unleash the Power of Financial Markets
Capital FM
More listings and liquidity are signs that Kenya's financial market is starting to grow. But local traders and individual investors will need to do more in order to transform their… Read more »
May 14
Zimbabwe: Vfex Launches Product to Deepen Local Capital Markets
The Herald
THE Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) in partnership with VCG Markets, a Mauritius-based broker, yesterday launched a new product called Contract for Differences (CFDs) that is… Read more »
May 13
Rwanda: Ojemba Palace Launches in Kigali, Aims to Serve European Markets
New Times
In today's digital age, organisations--whether in technology or other sectors--must leverage digital tools effectively to remain competitive and foster growth. Read more »
May 10
Sudan: Sudanese Pound Continues Its Rapid Decline, Banks Expected to Collapse
Dabanga
The Sudanese Pound is continuing its accelerated decline against the foreign currencies since the beginning of this week. Economists expect the imminent collapse of about 25 banks… Read more »
May 06
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Traders in Ashanti Region Vow to Campaign Against NPP Over Incomplete Markets
Accra Times
Meanwhile, the trader groups have petitioned the overlord of the Asanteman, Otumfour Osei Tutu and the Ashanti Queen Mother, Nana Konadu Yiadom to intercede on their on their… Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Long Trail of Exiting Companies Threatens Nigerian Exchange's Drive to Grow Listings
Premium Times
MTN Nigeria's public shares sale, held in December 2021, remains the only IPO to be recorded by the NGX in the past five years. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Recapitalisation - Banking Stocks Decline By N2.069trn in 16 Days
Leadership
Nigeria's listed banking stocks' value declined by N2.069 trillion in 16 trading days following the announcement of the recapitalisation exercise by the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Foreign Investment in Stock Market Rises 168 Percent to N118.92bn
Vanguard
Foreign portfolio investment, FPI, into the stock market rose by 167.8 percent, Year-on-Year (YoY), to N118.92 billion in February 2024 from N44.52 billion in the corresponding… Read more »
April 22
Zimbabwe: RBZ Must Keep an Eye On Those Who Feed the Black Market
The Herald
The new ZiG currency needs to be subject to largely stable exchange rates and be accepted and be as useful as possible as it grows to become first the main currency for… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Naira Will Continue to Appreciate Against the Dollar - Shettima
Leadership
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about the performance of Nigeria's currency, the Naira, at the forex market, saying it will appreciate more as the dollar… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Room for Foreign Companies Streamlines Marketing Milieu - Analyst [analysis]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's open up in import, export, retail and wholesale businesses would be turning point to streamline and foster legal trading system, Senior Policy Analyst commented. Read more »