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IMF Mulls Creating $650 Billion in Reserves After Yellen Nod

NEW YORK (Capital Markets in Africa) — The International Monetary Fund’s board conveyed broad support for drafting a proposal to create $650 billion in additional reserve assets to help developing economies cope with the pandemic, with an eye on considering a formal plan by June. The institution’s executive board discussed the case for the reserves informally on Tuesday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in a statement after the conclusion of the meeting. Fund staff will develop…

World’s First Wildlife Bond to Track Rhino Populations in Africa

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) — A bond designed to raise funds to grow the population of endangered black rhinoceros in South Africa will be sold by the World Bank this year. The five-year, 670 million rand ($45 million) security will be the world’s first wildlife conservation bond and the aim is to sell it in the middle of the year. Returns for investors will be determined by the rate of growth of the populations…

Suez Canal Snarled With Giant Ship Stuck in Top Trade Artery

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CAIRO (Capital Markets in Africa) — A giant container ship ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking off one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes that’s vital for the movement of everything from oil to consumer goods. The hull of Ever Given, one of the biggest container ships in operation, became wedged lengthways across the canal early Tuesday in Egypt, leaving at least 100 vessels gridlocked as they attempted to transit between the Red…

Africa urged to focus on green investments in energy for a recovery from COVID-19

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – African countries should focus on green investments in energy for a green recovery in the aftermath of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, William Lugemwa, Director of the Private Sector Development and Finance Division at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) said Sunday, adding placing investments in sustainable energy among the central recovery goals was critical. In remarks during a side event at the 53rd Session of the Commission and 2021…

Africa Weekly Equity Market Commentary – March 19, 2020

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Overall sentiment on African equity markets was bearish. Among the markets we cover, 10 of them retreated this week – some of them, severely – while 6 advanced and one remained flat. Kenya led the pack as equities in Nairobi jumped 3% and are up 9.75% so far this year. Conversely, Namibian equities lost 6.69% over the 5-day period but remain up 8.25% YTD. West Africa BRVM – Bulls set the tempo on…

Spot the Dot – Rupert Thompson, Chief Investment Officer at Kingswood

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – Equity markets slipped back a little last week following their recovery over the previous two weeks. But it is government bonds, rather than equities, which remain the real focus of attention at the moment. If there is one variable market strategists are obsessing over at the moment, it is the 10-year US Treasury yield. It rose further last week to 1.73% and is now up as much as 0.82%…

Deutsche Post DHL Group decides on Science Based Targets and invests EUR 7 billion in climate-neutral logistics until 2030

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – New sustainability roadmap defines ambitious sustainability targets; group decides on “Science Based Targets” and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement; to this end, the Group will invest EUR 7 billion in climate-neutral logistics by 2030; by 2030, 80,000 e-vehicles shall be deployed for last-mile deliveries, resulting in 60% electrification of the fleet; management Board compensation to be linked to new sustainability roadmap;…

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