Point of Reflection for 30 July 2025
“Africa’s growth will not be led by aid. It will be led by trade and investment.” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization Africa must lead with investment, exports and trade. That is where real transformation lies. Sustainable development cannot rely on handouts. Capital markets are essential to this approach, as aggregators of capital, allocators […]
Point of Reflection for 29 July 2025 (Special Edition)
“Pause to enjoy your dividends, but never stop growing your capital.” – Wafa Kuchera, Trigrams Investments Dividends are a reward for disciplined investment, signaling that your money is actively working for you. But they should not be seen as the finish line. A healthy portfolio should provide income today while continuing to build value for […]
Point of Reflection for 29 July 2025
“Africa must build capital markets that work not only for elites, but for the everyday saver.” – Ibukun Awosika, Chairwoman, First Bank of Nigeria (former) If capital markets are to serve Africa’s future, they must be inclusive. That means building platforms that cater to the realities of the everyday investor. There is a case for […]
Point of Reflection for 28 July 2025
“Financial discipline is not about how much you earn. It is about what you do with what you have.” – Razia Khan, Chief Economist, Standard Chartered Bank Africa Wealth is built not just by earning more, but by managing better. Financial discipline is a mindset rooted in planning, saving, investing and learning. Every account opened, […]
Point of Reflection for 27 July 2025
“Poverty anywhere is a threat to prosperity everywhere.” – Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary-General Markets do not operate in a vacuum. Prosperity in one area is threatened by exclusion in another. The true health of an economy is measured not just by headline growth, but by its depth and inclusivity. Investing in financial literacy, access […]