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Kenya’s Stock Market Stages a Comeback: NSE Capitalization Soars Amid Bond-to-Equity Shift
Can you feel the energy on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)? Over the past year, we've witnessed a remarkable transformation in...
10 hours ago2 min read


Kenya Eyes Debt Buybacks and Longer Bonds: Managing Pressure in 2025
Kenya’s government is once again at a crossroads in its debt journey. This week, news broke that the Treasury is weighing a debt buyback...
3 days ago3 min read


Uganda’s €3 Billion Railway Bet: Can Debt-Financed Infrastructure Deliver Growth?
Uganda has just taken a bold step that could reshape its economic future. Earlier this week, officials confirmed that the country is in ...
3 days ago3 min read


Looking Forward to My First Visit to Kampala with Veri Platform
Excited to Begin Building Relationships in Uganda with Veri Platform In just a few days, I’ll be visiting Uganda for the very first...
3 days ago2 min read


Returning to Kenya - Work That Doesn’t Feel Like Work and Loving African Finance
I’m heading back to Kenya again soon — and honestly, I couldn’t be more excited. The thought of returning doesn’t feel like another...
3 days ago2 min read


Africa Pushes Back Against Credit Rating Bias
There’s a quiet rebellion brewing in Africa’s finance circles, and it’s aimed squarely at the world’s biggest credit rating agencies—...
Aug 112 min read


South Africa Faces U.S. Tariffs—But the Central Bank Says the Impact Will Be Modest
When news broke that the United States was imposing a hefty 30% import duty on South African goods—the highest tariff among Sub-Saharan...
Aug 112 min read


Ghana Cuts Interest Rates by 300 Basis Points—A Turning Point for the Economy
After two years of battling inflation, debt pressures, and tight liquidity, Ghana has just delivered a bold and unexpected signal: it’s...
Aug 32 min read


South Africa Edges Toward FATF Grey List Exit—And the Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
There’s a quiet confidence building in South Africa’s financial circles right now—and for good reason. After more than a year on the...
Aug 33 min read


Court Blocks Sale of 54gene Assets—Founder Pushes Back Against Investors
Two days ago, a Lagos Federal High Court issued an injunction stopping the planned sale of 54gene’s assets , effectively saving the...
Aug 23 min read


Building with Regulators: Why Collaboration Is the Future of Finance in Emerging Markets
In today’s evolving financial landscape, meaningful innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens through partnership —especially...
Jul 312 min read


MTN Uganda to Spin Off Fintech Unit—And It Could Reshape Africa’s Public Markets
MTN Uganda has just confirmed plans to spin off its fintech and mobile money division into a standalone company , with the goal of...
Jul 313 min read


Visa Opens Its First Africa Data Centre—And It’s Bigger Than Just Payments
Visa just made a move that says a lot about where it believes the future of finance is heading. On 23 July 2025, the global payments...
Jul 303 min read


Thriving Amid Challenges: South African Investment Guide
South Africa remains one of Africa’s most prominent and dynamic economies. With deep capital markets, a robust financial services sector,...
Jul 303 min read


Why South African Investors Choose Mauritian Investment Platforms
Investing via Mauritius: Key Advantages for South African Residents Mauritius continues to strengthen its position as a leading...
Jul 303 min read


AI's Role in Investment Platforms: Revolutionizing Finance
In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from being a buzzword to becoming a foundational...
Jul 304 min read


Pros and Cons of Managed Investment Platforms
In today’s fast-moving, tech-driven financial world, managed investment portfolio platforms have become a trusted route for individuals...
Jul 304 min read


Socially responsible investing booms on investment platforms
A Shift from Pure Profit to Purposeful Portfolios Traditionally, investing was all about returns. But in today’s world, profit no longer...
Jul 304 min read


Mauritius: A Prime Destination for Future Growth and Investment
In the heart of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius continues to rise as one of the world’s most compelling investment destinations. Once viewed...
Jul 304 min read


Mauritius: A Rising Star in Global Finance
Mauritius, a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, continues to redefine its global position—not with size or scale, but with vision...
Jul 304 min read

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