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AFSIC interview with Chris Chijiutomi, MD & Head of Africa, British International Investment

SMEs are the life source of employment in Africa—how is BII supporting this sector? We recognise that SMEs in Africa are critical to driving economic growth, creating jobs, fuelling innovation, and supporting delivery of the SDGs. And as a long-standing investment partner to businesses in Africa, we have been supporting SMEs for decades and in several ways. One of the greatest challenges that SMEs face, is accessing the finance they need to grow. This is…

Responsible Investing and Its Impact on South Africa – Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, Market Development Consultant, Africa, Jersey Finance

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The history of responsible investing (RI) in South Africa dates back to the 1970s when investors began to align their portfolios with social concerns. This was further shaped by significant events such as, the publication of the King Reports on Corporate Governance in 1994, 2002 and 2009, the launch of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment in 2006 and the formulation of institutional investor guidelines such as the Code for Responsible Investing in South…

Spotlight on Zambian Investment Opportunities: Zambia Development Agency

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Capital Markets in Africa (LONDON) – As sponsors of AFSIC this year, Zambia Development Agency is proud to present a number of investment opportunities in the AFSIC Deal Book, which we invite all investors to peruse. Zambia Development Agency looks forward to the opportunity to link all prospective investors with the project promoters and provide a wide range of investor support for entering the Zambian market. What are the primary goals of the Zambia Development…

AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024

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Value Partners Multi-Asset Insights – Kelly Chung, Chief Investment Officer

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa)- In China, company earnings are bottoming, and macro data are gradually improving. Separately, the country’s Two Sessions revealed economic targets that are largely in line with market expectations. Market sentiment has bottomed with a gradual U-shape recovery. Meanwhile, the strong demand for related artificial intelligence (AI) and the recovery of non-AI tech continues to be a theme in Asia, especially for the tech-heavy markets of Korea and Taiwan. China/Hong Kong…

Despite choppy waters in international markets, Africa positions itself for global recovery

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War, inflation, and ripples from the pandemic have gripped the global economy for the past few years, and Africa has not been immune from these shocks. Global capital markets have dwindled, as higher borrowing costs and lower valuations lead to more frugal investments. But riding out this storm is not just a waiting game: countries that lay the foundations now will be best placed to flourish once the economy bounces back. Africa has been making…

NextGen Succession Planning for Kenyan Family Businesses; Including market insights into Waqf Principles

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Recent research conducted by Asoko has revealed that Kenya boasts close to 500 family-owned businesses that generate revenues surpassing the US$10 million mark. This diverse spectrum of businesses spans across various industries, sectors and specialisms. Furthermore, among these businesses, close to 15% achieve annual earnings exceeding US$50 million, a quarter of which exceed the US$100 million threshold. Despite their positive impact on Kenya’s economy, family-owned businesses face several structural challenges, including a lack of robust…

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