Kenya’s first online share trading platform launched Published by Regina Ekiru on 29 November 2010 Trading at the Nairobi Stock Exchange is set for a major overhaul following the unveiling of Kenya’s first online trading platform.
Francophone west Africa to grow at slower rate than rest of continent Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 November 2010 Bloomberg recently reported that growth in the west African countries using the CFA franc as a currency will be slower than the average for Sub-Saharan Africa next year.
Investec eyeing Angola stock exchange launch Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 November 2010 Investec Asset Management would be interested to invest in Angola once the country’s stock exchange launches.
Is the newfound confidence in Africa sustainable? Published by Patrice Rassou on 5 November 2010 The announcement that HSBC had terminated talks to purchase 70% of Nedbank was likened to being hit for six by an English batsman; it was quite unexpected and still difficult to rationalise after an extensive due diligence process.
African equity investment options set to expand Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 4 November 2010 Sub-Saharan Africa could well have another stock market joining its ranks next year, with the news that Lesotho is planning to open an exchange before the end of 2011, according to its finance minister Timothy Thahane.
Nigeria looks to boost liquidity and foreign participation on stock exchange Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 October 2010 The Nigerian stock exchange may lengthen its trading hours and loosen restrictions on share price movements in a bid to boost liquidity an attract more foreign investors.
Lesotho to open stock exchange before end of next year Published by Staff Writer on 26 October 2010 Lesotho is planning to launch a stock exchange before the end of 2011, Bloomberg reported today.
Africa ’15 years behind Asia’ Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2010 “Africa is about 15 years behind Asia but you can superimpose its own pattern of growth on Africa. Companies such as the Indian telecoms group Bharti Airtel have already identified this opportunity.”
Overview: Investing on the Malawi Stock Exchange Published by Addmore T. Chakurira on 16 September 2010 Addmore T. Chakurira, an analyst at Stockbrokers Malawi, gives an overview of the Malawi Stock Exchange
Dangote Cement listing to provide foundation for NSE recovery? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 September 2010 Reports coming out of Nigeria have confirmed that Nigeria’s stock exchange has approved the listing of Dangote Cement.
Clean up heralds new era for Nigerian exchange Published by Dianna Games on 1 September 2010 The recent firing of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) CEO highlights a gradual move to a new standard of corporate governance in Nigeria.
Zim economy may be much bigger than thought Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2010 Just how big is the Zimbabwe economy and how upbeat should one be about growth prospects?
Liquidity challenges continue to hamper trading on Ghana bourse Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 August 2010 Liquidity constraints remain one of the biggest hindrances to foreign investment on the majority of sub-Saharan Africa’s frontier markets.
Strong foreign interest in Kenya stock exchange Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2010 The Nairobi Stock Exchange is increasingly gaining prominence among investors. Jaco Maritz asked Andre DeSimone, executive director of Kestrel Capital about foreign interest in the NSE and what the future holds for the exchange.