Editorial | - Part 3

The Misplaced Fury around Sound: Time to Put the Record Straight – NJ Ayuk

Climate activists are making more than noise about 3D seismic studies being used to delineate oil and gas reserves offshore Africa. They’ve proceeded with legal action that may force Shell Plc to pull the plug permanently on its search for hydrocarbons along South Africa’s Wild Coast, the country’s poorest province. Seismic surveys use sound waves to help oil and gas companies build an image of hydrocarbon deposits buried deep underground. They are considered a fast…

Africa can learn from the Indian rebound – Cheryl Buss, CEO Absa International

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) -The Indian response to the COVID-19 pandemic could serve as a blueprint for economic recovery for the African continent. While there is a major focus on the Chinese expansion into Africa, there is often less appreciation of the importance India plays in Africa. Countries like Nigeria, Mozambique, Ghana and Tanzania all count India as their single biggest export trading partner while South Africa is India’s largest trade market on the…

Energy sector moves up a gear – Bhavtik Vallabhjee, Head: Power and Renewables, Absa Securities UK

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – While South Africans are understandably frustrated by the operational issues at Eskom and the impact it is having on business and quality of life, it is important to stop and appreciate that real progress is being made. Let’s be clear: What South Africa has achieved over the past decade is nothing short of remarkable. The transition from a primarily coal-based energy economy was never going to be easy and…

Q & A session with Rupert McCammon, Founder and Managing Director, AFSIC

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In a Q&A session, Rupert McCammon, Founder and Managing Director, Africa Financial Services Investment Conference (AFSIC) provide some insights on what to expect at the AFSIC 20222 edition schedule for October 2022. AFSIC – Investing in Africa is a large scale Event and Expo focused on matching business and investment opportunities in Africa. The event has grown over many years into one of the most important conduits of investment into Africa. What can I expect to…

Africa: A continent of opportunity

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Invesco believes that Africa will be the economic and investment story of this century. However, it is a continent of 54 countries, each with its own potential, pitfalls and capacity to absorb different forms of investment. The aim of this document is to examine each country in turn and to reach conclusions about the possibility and desirability of investments. Why Africa Before turning to the country detail, it may…

Applications Open for 2021 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – In its third year, the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) prize competition gives African entrepreneurs a unique platform to showcase their talent and grow their businesses; ABH, which is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic program in Africa, annually awards 10 outstanding finalists with a share of a US$1.5 million grant; Applications are now open in English and French for “heroes” across all sectors and African countries, with special emphasis…

Bitcoin and the Planet: A look at energy consumption

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – There was some snark thrown around in February when Elon Musk’s Tesla announced its purchase of $1.5 billion of bitcoin out of their corporate treasury. Musk has been outspoken on the role of fossil fuels in causing climate change. The businesses which Musk leads are explicitly tackling this challenge. To cite the company’s website: “Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy”. Not long after this…

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