The African Securities Exchanges Association, ASEA, plays a critical role in fostering the growth of Africa's capital markets. 

New ASEA President shares vision for future 

According to the National Bank of Rwanda's monetary policy and financial stability statement for March 2024, banks continued to support the private sector with a 38.7 per cent increase in new lending in 2023. 

Rwanda's banking sector performance update

Pangea-Risk in its April 2024 White Paper says more African sovereigns are becoming more creditworthy and bankable on the back of sound fiscal consolidation, fair debt treatments and prudent management practices.

Pangea-Risk: African sovereigns becoming more creditworthy 

Shareholders at Access Holdings have approved the launch of a $1.5 billion capital raising programme as well as the 365-billion-naira rights issue. 

Access Holdings shareholders approve $1.5bn capital raise programme

The International Monetary Fund says is expects growth in Sub-Saharan Africa to reach 3.8 per cent from the 3.4 per cent in 2023. 

IMF projects 3.8% growth for SSA in 2024

Kenya stands to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in export markets as well as increased economic integration that could lead to changes in Kenyan immigration for skilled workers. 

Kenya stands to benefit economically from AfCFTA immigration 

The African Export-Import Bank, the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat have signed a host agreement with Algeria for the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair. 

Algeria to host 2025 IATF

Cocoa prices continue to surge on signs that global cocoa demand remains resilient despite record-high prices. 

How Nigeria can tap into cocoa price surge

South Africa is already experiencing some extreme weather conditions and the onset of El Niño is likely to exacerbate these issues in the months ahead. 

Insurance claims to spike on El Niño effects 

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva presented the IMF’s 2024 Global Policy Agenda, highlighting how the IMF is responding to emerging global challenges and evolving in line with its membership’s needs. 

Georgieva: Growth is firmly in positive territory 

Bitcoin's price holds steady around $62,705 with a minimal change, hovering around 0.02 per cent over the past 24 hours. Despite this stability, the total market capitalization of Bitcoin remains significant, sitting at $1.23 trillion. 

Bitcoin volatile ahead of halving 

Weak governance at board level, poor cash management and weak financial controls continue to trigger business distress according to the latest Deloitte Africa Restructuring Survey. 

New ASEA President shares vision for future

Rwanda's banking sector performance update

Pangea-Risk: African sovereigns becoming more creditworthy

Access Holdings shareholders approve $1.5bn capital raise programme

IMF projects 3.8% growth for SSA in 2024

Kenya stands to benefit economically from AfCFTA immigration

Algeria to host 2025 IATF

How Nigeria can tap into cocoa price surge

Insurance claims to spike on El Niño effects

Georgieva: Growth is firmly in positive territory

Bitcoin volatile ahead of halving

Deloitte Africa Restructuring Survey reports declining pessimism

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New ASEA President shares vision for future

Rwanda's banking sector performance update

Pangea-Risk: African sovereigns becoming more creditworthy

Access Holdings shareholders approve $1.5bn capital raise programme

IMF projects 3.8% growth for SSA in 2024

Kenya stands to benefit economically from AfCFTA immigration

Algeria to host 2025 IATF

How Nigeria can tap into cocoa price surge

Insurance claims to spike on El Niño effects

Georgieva: Growth is firmly in positive territory

Bitcoin volatile ahead of halving

Deloitte Africa Restructuring Survey reports declining pessimism

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