01/14/2026
Pension Broad Index leads NGX with 59.72% return
The index includes a diversified mix of equities across key sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, consumer goods, industrials and energy.
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01/14/2026
AfDB looks to boost ties to Arab funders to plug development finance gap
The sides ​signed a formal declaration setting out the new terms of engagement, including co-financing priorities, the AfDB said
01/14/2026
Arab Coordination Group and African Development Bank Group Launch a Structured Strategic Partnership to Scale Co-Financing and Investment in Africa
It also reflects the collective ambition of ACG members to expand their engagement with Africa, deployed in a more coordinated and catalytic manner.
01/13/2026
A m/m rebound in FX supply driven by CBN’s FX sales
The main driver of the stronger FX supply was the CBN’s increased activity in the FX market
01/13/2026
How Morocco’s new investment rules could reshape Arab capital allocation
In finance, the most decisive reforms are often the least visible. Morocco may have just passed one such reform.
01/13/2026
African Development Bank Group Welcomes OPEC Fund and TDB Group into Alliance for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones
By joining the Alliance, the OPEC Fund and TDB Group will work with existing members to mobilise blended finance and catalytic capital for SAPZ development
01/13/2026
15 states budget N10.7tn for infrastructure
The ultimate effect will hinge on how efficiently and promptly these allocations are executed.
01/12/2026
Lagos, Abuja rents surge 20% yearly in housing strain
Most urban Nigerians are renters, and the sector is in crisis, with the widespread demand for one to two years’ rent upfront posing a major barrier for households.
01/12/2026
Afreximbank backs Levene Energy with $64mln for Axxela deal
The facility supports Levene Energy’s equity commitment to Bluecore Gas Infraco enabling the acquisition of a 30 per cent equity stake in Axxela
01/09/2026
The African Development Bank launches a GBP 1 billion 3.750% Global Benchmark due January 2029
The new GBP Jan-2029 benchmark strategically extends AfDB’s GBP curve and attracted significant interest from a broad range of domestic and international investors.
01/09/2026
Bank of Mozambique Records Sovereign Fund Growth to $116 Million
At the end of December, the fund’s value stood at $110.1 million, rising to the current $116.41 million with the additional $6.1 million contribution from the State.
01/08/2026
Ghana’s inflation down to 5.4% in December 2025
This result is significant because inflation has now declined for 12 consecutive months.
01/07/2026
Enhancing post-retirement income with discretionary solutions
This translates to greater freedom in how these savings can be invested and withdrawn.
01/07/2026
Rand goes from zero to hero in a year
That’s pushed the rand to overbought levels, according to the Relative Strength Index, a technical indicator that some traders use to identify potential turning points.
01/07/2026
Absa Bank Ghana strengthens SME growth through MTN–NOVA Mini-MBA partnership
The programme supported 50 SME owners through a structured business development journey combining academic rigour with practical application.
01/06/2026
Afrinvest’s Digital Platform, Optimus, Rebrands as PlutusNeo
Since launch, it has become a trusted channel for Nigerians seeking professionally managed investment solutions, supported by Afrinvest’s over 30 years of experience across Nigeria’s capital markets.
01/05/2026
Wealthy foreigners slowly taking over one of South Africa’s richest areas
Total sales value for the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl surged by 26% year on year, climbing from R8.9 billion in 2024 to R11.3 billion.
01/02/2026
Hope for South African telco giant after multi-billion rand flop
Mike Gresty from Anchor Capital stated that the IPO of Cell C overshadowed the narrative surrounding the restructuring of Blu Label.
01/02/2026
R839 per month win on the cards for South African homeowners in 2026
As 2025 winds down, he said the inflation picture is “looking fairly good,” noting that South Africa now has a clearer inflation anchor around 3%, with some flexibility on either side.
12/30/2025
South African giant selling to international company for R26.5 billion
The drugmaker sees the transaction closing in the second quarter of next year.