The Editorial Team

Nigeria: Prolonged naira shortage may slow economic growth

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa)- The Nigerian economy ended 2022 on a strong footing, expanding by 3.5% YoY in Q4’22, aided by a resilient non-oil sector. The positive print in the non-oil sector reflected gains in the services sector, stemming from strong ICT, trade and financial services performances. From our assessment, the relatively impressive 4G and 5G network coverages, elevated CAPEX spending, and the growing expansion of Fintechs boded well for the telecommunication sector (+10.35%)…

Into Africa: Cloud brings customers and innovation

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JOHANNESBURG (Capital Markets in Africa):– South Africa and Kenya are worlds apart in their embrace of information technology, but they have one thing in common: they jointly lead the African continent in having the biggest impact of cloud computing on customer experience across 7 major African markets. This was one of the most significant findings of the final results of the Cloud in Africa 2023 study released this month by World Wide Worx, with support…

Enabling financial inclusion in Africa: Impact investor Nordic Microfinance Initiative

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NAIROBI, Kenya, February 22, 2023/ — Abler Nordic (https://www.AblerNordic.com) is the new name of Nordic Microfinance Initiative, a public-private partnership investing in companies in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia supporting low-income households with financial services. The new name was launched locally at an event in Nairobi on February 21 by Managing Director Arthur Sletteberg, along with the announcement of the start of fundraising for their latest Fund V in 2023. “Sub-Saharan Africa is one of our…

Market Report: Stock sell off as rate hike worries surge and fresh volatility expected

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa): Investors are waking up to a stark realisation that the Fed’s work is not done, and that interest rates may have to be hiked even higher to cool hot inflation. Wave of exuberance, which have propelled equities higher since the start of the year, have turned into tides of disappointment and apprehension about the difficulties that still may lie ahead for the mighty US economy. High hopes that the Federal…

Quiet pulse of positivity but caution over interest rates set to hold back gains

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa): ‘’There’s a quiet pulse of positivity on the markets with investors still cautious about the direction of interest rates in the United States, but hopeful that recovery elsewhere will lend a hand to trade. The FTSE 100 is expected to cling on above the psychologically important 8000 level at the open. Volumes are set to be more muted during the sessions in Europe given that Wall Street is closed for…

AfricaGoGreen Fund Closes $47M in new equity Investments to Advance Climate Resilience in Africa

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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, February 17, 2023/ — The AfricaGoGreen Fund (AGGF) has made headlines today with the announcement of its successful second fundraising close, securing $47 million in combined investments from top financial organizations, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), the Nordic Development Fund (NDF), and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). The funding will allow AGGF to broaden its financing for climate-friendly projects in Africa, including…

Africa’s Macro-Economic Performance and Outlook 2023

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 19, 2023/ — African leaders have pledged to take immediate action to integrate the recommendations from the newly released Africa’s Macro-Economic Performance and Outlook report into their national development plans. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said the study, conducted by the African Development Bank Group, provided an impetus for the continent’s leaders to forge ahead with needed reforms. His remarks were read on his behalf by Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National…

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