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Frontier markets debt: Many European investors have a misperception about Africa

International Finance DeskAugust 20, 2018

by International Finance DeskAugust 20, 2018

“'We are very constructive on frontier markets’ fundamentals as a whole, and this is particularly true for several African states," Yvette Babb, Senior Portfolio Manager Frontier Markets Debt at NN Investment Partners...

Magazine May - June 2018 Technology

Is Blockchain in Africa a Disruptor or a Fad?

International FinanceMay 28, 2018December 13, 2019

by International FinanceMay 28, 2018December 13, 2019

A growing number of blockchain entrepreneurs are innovating to create unique solutions for African problems. With heightened crackdown on cryptcurrencies, is it too early to forecast the success of blockchain’s potentially impactful solutions?...

SME

IBM extends microfinancing opportunities to Africa’s SMEs

International Finance DeskApril 30, 2018

by International Finance DeskApril 30, 2018

IBM establishes a new supply chain platform using machine learning and blockchain technology to facilitate microloans to SMEs in Africa...

Banking

Central Bank of Nigeria released US$210mn to relieve dollar crunch

International Finance DeskApril 25, 2018

by International Finance DeskApril 25, 2018

The Central Bank was “ready to inject funds into the market, whenever and wherever necessary, in order to maintain market stability as well as sustain the financial system,” the statement reads...

In the News

ANC member Makhosi Khoza quits politics

International Finance DeskApril 23, 2018

by International Finance DeskApril 23, 2018

“Retiring from politics means I will work with all citizens irrespective of their political affiliations,” says leader Makhosi Khoza...

Commodity Technology

Freedium announces commodity-centric digital currency at Dubai Blockchain Forum

International Finance DeskApril 18, 2018

by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2018

Freedium has partnered with Wanchain, VAPHR and Bitsapphire to support the establishment of its first digital currency...

Energy

Energy, mining and utilities sector leans green as M&A activity dips

International Finance DeskApril 16, 2018

by International Finance DeskApril 16, 2018

According to the report, new research suggests that the Energy, Mining & Utilities (EMU) sector has undergone a structural shift as EMU leans green...

Energy

Senegal Scaling Solar tender produces one of the lowest electricity costs in Africa

International Finance DeskApril 11, 2018

by International Finance DeskApril 11, 2018

Scaling Solar is now developing over 1 gigawatt of solar power in partnership with four African countries – Zambia, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Senegal...

Finance

S&P Global Ratings: Global credit conditions tempered by potential Sino-US trade war

International Finance DeskApril 6, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskApril 6, 2018February 27, 2020

The company recently published its quarterly updates on credit conditions in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America on the evolution of macroeconomic conditions and broad financial trends...