Point of Reflection for 26 July 2025
“Africa is not waiting to be saved. It is ready to trade, invest and lead.” – Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General, AfCFTA African institutions and investors are now actively shaping global markets. The Africa rising narrative is no longer about hope in rescue, it is now about agency. The future is already being built and what remains […]
Point of Reflection for 25 July 2025
“The biggest risk in African markets is not volatility, it is disengagement.” – Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana When citizens withdraw, when investors hesitate, when institutions go silent, that is when developmental momentum is lost. Volatility is part of growth, but apathy is a real threat to economies. Financial participation is power. It […]
Point of Reflection for 24 July 2025
“Most Africans are natural entrepreneurs. What they lack is capital, scale and access.” – Strive Masiyiwa The African entrepreneurial spirit is nothing short of remarkable, creative, resilient and deeply rooted in problem solving. What is often missing are the structures and systems needed to support growth beyond survival. Many promising ideas never scale, not because […]
Point of Reflection for 23 July 2025
“Investing in Africa is not charity. It is a business case and one with exceptional long-term returns.” – Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Africa offers growth, resilience and demographic tailwinds, the fundamentals of long-term investment and economic success. To unlock this potential, Africa needs belief, capital formation systems, strategic deployment and inclusive participation. By […]
Point of Reflection for 22 July 2025
“You cannot manage what you do not measure & you cannot grow what you do not finance.” – Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Former President, AfDB Measurement & financing are the twin pillars of economic management. Without reliable data, we are blind. Without capital, we are stuck. Capital markets bring both transparency through disclosure & growth through […]