JULY 2019 |

INTO AFRICA July 2019 Edition – Trading Africa’s Prosperity

Welcome to the July 2019 edition of INTO AFRICA, a publication written by the professionals, for professionals, investors, policymakers … Advancing and providing fresh insight into Africa’s emerging markets through renowned thought leadership and peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing. The edition is titled: Trading Africa’s Prosperity. Africa is fundamentally a trading continent. The socio-economic structure of most African countries hinges on trade; however, trade still accounts for 51 percent of Africa’s GDP according to World Bank data. The last…

Issues and solutions for African trade finance. Are ECAs and DFIs the answer?

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – The last few years have proved difficult economically for much of Africa. This, together with political issues (for example in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Mozambique) and constraints on access to finance, has resulted across much of the continent in a drop off in inward investment levels. In addition, economic growth has not lived up to hope or expectation. This article looks at some of the issues and how certain…

Exclusive Interview: Alexandre Maymat, head of Africa, Mediterranean and Overseas, Societe Generale

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In an exclusive interview with INTO AFRICA, Alexandre Maymat, head of Africa, Mediterranean and Overseas, Societe Generale shares that, ” Societe Generale’s roots in the financing of the real economy in Africa and its loyalty to the continent have encouraged the Bank to take a responsible look at the development of the African continent. Arguably, the geographical expansion strategies of African banking groups have recorded limited success – some pioneers are now partly backtracking. What…

Exclusive Interview: Cobus Visagie, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Merchant Capital Limited

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Cobus Visagie, Chief Executive Officer, African Merchant Capital Limited grants an exclusive interview to Capital Markets in Africa. He shared with us his personal life experiences and leadership style. Cobus shares his thought about Africa trade finance gap and viewed that the yield on well packaged Africa credit opportunities is however attractive and hence there is a demand for the product. Thanks for granting this interview. Please tell our readers more about your background and what motivated the…

Exclusive Interview: Mohammed Kateeb, Path Solutions’ Group Chairman and CEO

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In an exclusive interview with INTO AFRICA, Mohammed Kateeb, Path Solutions’ Group Chairman & CEO shares that, “As pioneers and experts in Islamic banking software solutions and services, we often lead our clients by advising them on what world-class solutions look like. Our vision is to empower our clients with a powerful and innovative software platform to run their business efficiently and successfully”. What are the major verticals for which you are offering software solutions? MOHAMMED KATEEB: We…

The Edge of Reality: The African Continental Free Trade Area

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – In March 2018, member countries of the African Union took a significant step to boost regional trade and economic integration by establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). As of 29 April 2019, 22 countries have deposited their instruments of ratification of the AfCFTA agreement with the African Union, meeting the threshold for the agreement to come into effect. Accordingly, the AfCFTA came into force on 30 May…

Trade Finance in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities And The Role of Risk In Reducing The Financing Gap

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Trade finance in Africa offers a mixture of intertwined challenges and opportunities. Take for instance the continent’s contribution to global GDP and trade, which stands at just 3 percent in contrast to its population, which accounts for 17 percent of the world’s total. Numerous factors contribute to this mismatch including, in the financing space, a lack of transparency, lack of access to adequate trade financing facilities, lack robust financial…

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