What is the investment outlook for Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 10 July 2010 There is a growing realisation that Africa’s resources must be tapped if the needs of China, India and other fast-growing emerging markets are going to be met.
Mobile operators boosting investments in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 July 2010 The telecommunications sector in Africa continues to provide an attractive investment destination for mobile network operators as announcements regarding continued investment over the past few days have shown.
Which markets in Africa are doing the best? Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2010 South Africa is by far the largest and most liquid of the markets in sub-Saharan Africa. There are many world class companies in South Africa and these present good investing opportunities.
Is a pan-African bourse feasible? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 July 2010 Absa CEO, Maria Ramos, speaking at the Global Forum this week, was quoted as saying that Africa’s stock exchanges are too fragmented, which may point to the need for a single pan-African bourse.
Africa’s top microfinance stock pick? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 June 2010 Imara Africa Securities believes that operating in the continent’s microfinance industry can be sustainably profitable, if the business is managed correctly
Botswana hotel operator to list on stock exchange this Monday Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2010 Cresta Marakanelo Limited, Botswana’s largest hotel operator, will commence its listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange this Monday (June 28) following the country’s widest and biggest truly public offering of shares to date.
New margin trading rules for Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Nigeria’s Financial Services Regulation Coordinating Committee has issued new rules with regards to margin trading.
Hotel operator books its place on Botswana Stock Exchange Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2010 Cresta Marakanelo, Botswana’s largest hotel operator, is on track for a 17 June listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange judging by enthusiastic public response to the sale of 62,9 million shares in the company by Botswana Development Corporation.
Fortune favours the brave (and patient) Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2010 The Imara Group is one of the pioneers in Africa’s investment banking and asset management space. The group invests in numerous stock exchanges across the continent. Jaco Maritz spoke to John Legat, chief executive officer of Imara Asset Management.
Nigeria stock market up 20% in 2010 Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2010 Nigeria’s stock market is up more than 20% this year on stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and renewed foreign investment.
Nigerian banks allowed to accept banking shares as collateral Published by Staff Writer on 28 April 2010 The Central Bank of Nigeria has stated that the country’s banks are allowed to accept banking shares as collateral for lending.
Planned Angolan stock exchange a potential African giant Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2010 An Angolan stock exchange – predicted for launch later in the year – will have the makings of an African giant, according to an in-depth assessment by the pan-African Imara financial services group.
What products are traded at the Nairobi Stock Exchange? Published by Staff Writer on 13 April 2010 Question: What products are traded at the Nairobi Stock Exchange?