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Botswana’s Central Bank Keeps Benchmark Rate Unchanged at 6.00%
Gaborone, Botswana, Capital Markets in Africa — Bank of Botswana maintains the Bank Rate at 6 percent at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on the 9 December 2015, according to a press release by the bank. In 2015, the MPC had cut the Bank Rate in February and August by 100 basis points (from 7.50 percent) and 50 basis points (from 6.50 percent) respectively. However, maintained the Bank Rate of 6 percent and 6.50 percent…
Read MoreBank of Namibia Leaves Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5%
Windhoek, Namibia, Capital Markets in Africa — Bank of Namibia keeps the Repurchase (Repo) rate unchanged at 6.50 percent at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on the 8 December 2015, according to statement issued by Governor of the Bank, Mr. Ipumbu Shiimi. In the statement, the decision to keep the rate at 6.50 percent was underpinned by the recent downward trend in the growth of instalment credit extended to households and the need to continue…
Read MoreLooking into 2016: A Change in Nigerian Market Sentiments, Signs to Watch
The Nigerian equities market has sustained a bearish run for most of 2015 as issues ranging from a fragile polity, foreign exchange restrictions, stifling monetary policy stance, weakening domestic growth and rising inflationary pressure have weighed in to weaken investor sentiment. While the victory of President Buhari at the polls boosted investor confidence between April and May, the five months of waiting before the eventual inauguration of the cabinet on 11th November 2015 has had a…
Read MoreActis invests in pan-African food retailer, Food Lovers’s Market
Johannesburg, South Africa — Actis, an emerging market investor, today announced an investment of R760m (US$54m) in Food Lover’s Market, estimated to be the largest independent food retail group in Africa. Actis is acquiring a substantial minority stake in the business and backing founders Brian and Mike Coppin, together with the existing management team, who have created a remarkable success story based on a market leadership position in fresh produce retail. Food Lover’s Market is…
Read MoreZambia’s strong medium-term growth prospects tempered by fiscal and external credit challenges — Moody’s
Lusaka, Zambia, Capital Markets in Africa — Zambia’s strong medium-term growth potential, political stability and responsive monetary policy support its credit profile, however the country faces challenges from its lack of credibility of fiscal policy, limited economic diversification as well as vulnerability to lower copper prices and China’s slowdown, Moody’s Investors Service said in a report titled “”Credit Analysis: Zambia” and published on Tuesday 3rd December 2015. “The stable outlook on Zambia’s rating balances near-term…
Read MoreAfrican exchanges need a platform for cooperation and the development of their capital markets — Karim Hajji, CEO, Casablanca Stock Exchange
Karim Hajji, Chief Executive of the Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) gives an exclusive interview to Capital Markets in Africa and elaborates on aspects of Moroccan capital markets development and investment opportunities. He also spoke about the need to make African exchanges more liquid and advocated for African exchanges to strengthen their ties in order to create a platform for successful cooperation and to identify avenues for the development of their capital markets. The Casablanca Stock Exchange is one of…
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