Solomon Asamoah: Why Global Investors Are Watching Ghana More Closely Than Ever

GIPC woos Canadian investors for value addition in key industrial sectors 

According to him, Ghana’s natural resources, youthful population and strategic access to West African markets make the country a strong destination for investors seeking to expand operations on the continent.

Why The UAE Is Betting Big On Nigeria When Others Hold Back

By Oti Egwu There is a familiar rhythm to the way the world talks about investing in Nigeria. Enthusiasm arrives in waves, conference panels fill with promises, and then, at the first tremor of risk, the capital quietly retreats. More often, alliances that signal investments change course when currencies wobble, regional conflicts arise, or the []

Chinese hard tech giants see value surge in first half as global investors pour in capital

Overseas capital has poured into China’s hard technology champions at an unprecedented pace, driving the market value of their mainland equity holdings to an all-time high by the end of this year’s second quarter. Global investors have increased their exposure to China’s advanced manufacturing and technology companies, helping push the northbound holdings under the mainland-Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme to a record high of 3.13 trillion yuan (US461.65 billion) by the end of June, according to...

L’incroyable pari de Baba Danpullo : l’homme le plus riche du Cameroun mise 92% de sa fortune dans l’aérien

CameroonOnline.ORG | C’est le coup de tonnerre économique de l’été en Afrique centrale. Baba Ahmadou Danpullo, l’homme d’affaires le plus riche du Cameroun, s’apprête à réaliser ce que beaucoup d’analystes qualifient déjà de « pari le plus audacieux de sa carrière ». L’impératif milliardaire a décidé d’investir la somme colossale de 900 millions de dollars The post L’incroyable pari de Baba Danpullo : l’homme le plus riche du Cameroun mise 92 de sa fortune dans l’aérien appeared first on CameroonOnline.org.

SME growth requires more than capital

By George Ogbonnaya For years, discussions about small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria have focused on access to finance. While funding remains important, money alone will not drive the next stage of SME growth. We need to look beyond funding. Entrepreneurs across Nigeria face high costs, changing customer needs, rapid technology shifts, and more competition. At [] The post SME growth requires more than capital appeared first on Vanguard News.

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

Zumiez: Mr. Market Finally Has A Point

Zumiez: Mr. Market Finally Has A Point

Egypt, Yemen central banks probe opening new horizons for co-operation

Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt Hassan Abdullah affirmed that strengthening co-operation between Arab central banks and financial institutions represents a key pillar for supporting regional financial stability and addressing shared economic challenges. He stressed that the exchange of expertise and successful experiences among Arab banking institutions contributes directly to building stronger institutional capacities [] The post Egypt, Yemen central banks probe opening new horizons for co-operation appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Ghana needs united push on sustainable finance — Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called for a united national effort to embed sustainable finance into Ghana’s financial system. He said the country’s economic future depended on its ability to anticipate emerging risks, attract global investment and build resilience against climate change. Launching Ghana’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap The post Ghana needs united push on sustainable finance — Asiama appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Télimélé : un nouveau marché fait naître l’espoir d’un décollage économique à Bely

Dans le district de Bely, relevant de la commune rurale de Sinta, préfecture de Télimélé, les populations fondent de grands espoirs sur leur nouveau marché hebdomadaire. Érigé grâce aux efforts conjugués des habitants, cet espace commercial est perçu comme un outil essentiel pour stimuler les activités économiques, favoriser les échanges et améliorer les conditions de [] The post Télimélé : un nouveau marché fait naître l’espoir d’un décollage économique à Bely first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Abdulla Al Hamed at Forbes Building the Future Summit: Cohesive national narrative guides global investment flows

Abdulla Al Hamed at Forbes Building the Future Summit: Cohesive national narrative guides global investment flows

Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says

Zambia’s mining, energy and agriculture sectors have drawn significant investor interest as the government’s fiscal consolidation gains traction after emerging from a sovereign default, said Citi’s country chief. “We have noted increased interest, especially when we have seen significant strides being made in terms of bringing stability to the Zambian economy,” said Lowani Chibesakunda, Citi’s [] The post Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says first appeared on Mwebantu.

Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund to Take TAQA Private

Abu Dhabi has spent years building one of the Gulf’s fastest-growing stock markets through a wave of blockbuster IPOs, only to now take one of its biggest companies private. Bloomberg's Laura Gardner Cuesta reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Nigeria’s Creative Economy Is Booming: Its Infrastructure Isn’t Keeping Up- Meet the Hub Trying to Close the Gap

If you only followed the headlines, you’d think Nigeria’s creative industries had finally arrived – sold-out arenas, Netflix premieres, Grammy nods, global chart domination. And in many ways, they have. Afrobeats is a genuine export. Nollywood is a genuine export. Nigerian creativity, by any measure, has gone global. But talk to the people actually building [] The post Nigeria’s Creative Economy Is Booming: Its Infrastructure Isn’t Keeping Up- Meet the Hub Trying to Close the Gap appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Dubai businesses show strong governance as AI-driven insights become key to faster decision-making

The main obstacle to business growth is no longer just the market, but also companies’ ability to make decisions. According to the latest Coface survey of 1,250 business leaders in 13 countries, 68 of them cite slow decision-making as a major obstacle. In a highly uncertain environment, businesses are no longer simply seeking to avoid [] The post Dubai businesses show strong governance as AI-driven insights become key to faster decision-making appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Attractivité économique: La Guinée progresse de 59 places au classement mondial GIRRI

La Guinée vient de faire un grand bond en avant dans la perception internationale de son climat des affaires. C’est l’Agence Guinée Développement Board qui a fait l’annonce sur ses canaux, en reprenant la mise à jour de mai 2026 du Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index (GIRRI), développé par le cabinet Henley Partners []

President Tinubu Tasks Afreximbank on Africa’s Industrial Growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to accelerate the mobilisation and deployment of Africa’s human, financial and natural resources to drive the continent’s economic transformation, following the Bank’s 20 billion investment in the Nigerian economy over the past five years. President Tinubu made the remarks while receiving a delegation from [] The post President Tinubu Tasks Afreximbank on Africa’s Industrial Growth appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Namibia tells China to add value, not just extract

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Chinese investors to move beyond extracting Namibia’s natural resources and instead invest in local value addition, saying the country will prioritise projects that create jobs and industrialise the economy. Addressing the Namibia-China Business Forum in Beijing on Thursday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia is seeking partnerships that establish processing plants, manufacturing industries [] The post Namibia tells China to add value, not just extract appeared first on The Namibian.

China's fiscal spending "will only increase" in future...

The overseas expansion of Chinese companies is driving renminbi internationalisation; asset quality of China's commercial banks remains under pressure due to property.

Why Africa’s unemployment crisis demands a new generation of entrepreneurs

Why Africa’s unemployment crisis demands a new generation of entrepreneurs

Zambia’s bank scandal should terrify US investors

When American companies and institutional investors look abroad, they are prepared to accept commercial risk. Political transitions, currency fluctuations, and changing market conditions are all part of investing in emerging economies. What investors cannot price into a transaction is regulatory unpredictability. That is why an ongoing legal dispute in Zambia deserves attention far beyond southern []

Small market, regional dreams

Small market, regional dreams

Your LinkedIn Hiring Announcement May Be the Proof Investors Are Looking For

Early on, investors follow founders until they see what they want to see.