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Delisting and take-private trend is a sign of progress rather than crisis for South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Capital Markets in Africa – This exclusive opinion piece by Nanga Kwinana, Partner at Bowmans, offers a perspective on the current debate about JSE delistings in South Africa. Nanga argues that South Africa is experiencing the same structural shifts seen in global markets – and that delistings and take‑privates are signs of a maturing capital‑markets ecosystem. There has been a mixed response to the trends of declining company listings and increasing delistings on the…

African Banks and Institutions must Lead on Urbanisation Finance – or Risk being Sidelined by Foreign Investors, says Pan-African banker

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Windhoek, Namibia, 7 October – African banks and institutional investors risk losing out to foreign investors unless they take the lead on urban development projects, says Sepo Haihambo, a pan-African banker and former CEO of FNB Commercial Namibia. The comments follow EU data showing that towns and cities across the continent have rapidly expanded over the last 50 years. For Haihambo, this represents a golden opportunity for African banks to finance municipal growth, from housing to infrastructure…

Driving business efficiency across the fintech ecosystem

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Businesses often strive to place operational efficiency as a priority because it translates to faster production of goods or services, organised stock management and perhaps most importantly, better customer service. For Vaughn Hechter, Head of Customer Services at Altron FinTech, the pursuit of business efficiency is at the heart of his day-to-day business strategy and operations. “For me, it’s always been about providing efficient means to help customers thrive in their respective businesses,” Hechter says,…

ERP in the experience Economy is about more than just Systems

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By Doug Woolley, Executive for Sales at Altron Digital Business The evolution of Information Technology (IT) from a support function to a business driver is well established. For years now, technology has played a central role in helping organisations scale, improve agility and achieve their growth objectives. The experience economy is built through connections Today, we are seeing a further shift in that technology’s impact, which is increasingly measured not just by internal efficiencies or…

East Africa’s Real Estate Market Primed for Those Who Know It Best

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By Sandile Mpanza, Head of Commercial Property Finance Africa Region at Absa CIB In 2023, a financing deal quietly redrew the boundaries of East Africa’s real estate playbook. Acorn Holdings Limited secured KES 6.7 billion from Absa Group and Absa Bank Kenya to develop ten purpose-built student accommodation sites across Nairobi. On paper, it was a domestic transaction. In substance, it marked three precedents: the first time a development Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) had…

The Rise of Contemporary African Art in a Global Market – Marelize van Zyl

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The art historical narrative, traditionally skewed towards Western perspectives, has long undervalued African art, limiting its global visibility and appreciation. This trend, however, has changed as collectors from around the world increasingly appreciate African art’s rich history and significance. While the contemporary African art market’s dollar value remains small compared to other regions, it has experienced remarkable growth in the past decade with ultra-contemporary art pieces by African-born artists – under 45 years of age…

Top Drivers of VC Investments in Africa in 2025 – CEO, AVCA

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Africa’s venture capital (VC) landscape faced significant challenges in 2024, as highlighted by the African Private Capital Association’s report, which recorded only US$507 million raised across 108 deals in Q3 2024. This marks a notable decline in both deal volume and value compared to the previous year. While the VC ecosystem has experienced headwinds, factors like technological innovation, favourable demographics, and advancing regulatory frameworks continue to provide a foundation for long-term growth. Progressive developments deepening…

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