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VC 2.0

SVB collapse signals it’s time for African venture-capital reset

The fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in the US shows the need for an overhaul of Africa’s venture-capital investment assumptions. ...

Legal battle

Kenya: Questions emerge as government changes oil import rules

William Ruto’s administration has altered oil importation processes in Kenya by turning to a government-to-government (G-to-G) arrangement ... to minimise pressure on the East African country’s declining foreign exchange reserves. Will the move pay off?

another devaluation?

Egypt: Privatisation trudging as Gulf reluctant over unstable currency

Egypt is struggling to get its privatisation programme off the ground, which may leave the North African nation with no options but to once again ... attract hot money, a route that Finance Minister Mohamed Maait renounced last year.

Equity Strategy

Emerging-market funds wary of China may turn to South Africa, investors say

The eclipse of Russia as an emerging market narrows the field for fund managers. Suspicions that China may be supplying Russia with military ... equipment for the war in Ukraine underscore the need for investable alternatives.

Business top stories

huge losses

Ghana: Violent attacks on mining companies could hamper sector growth

pulling out

Zimbabwe: ZSE sees mass exodus as firms move to Victoria Falls Stock Exchange

niche market

Cancer, hospital renovation, laboratories… Elsmed is on all fronts

huge losses

Ghana: Violent attacks on mining companies could hamper sector growth

pulling out

Zimbabwe: ZSE sees mass exodus as firms move to Victoria Falls Stock Exchange

niche market

Cancer, hospital renovation, laboratories… Elsmed is on all fronts

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info deficit

Open up the books! To attract capital, Africa’s corporate titans must be legible

Ranking the 500 largest groups operating in Africa is a collective exercise like no other. As tedious and methodical as it is, it requires time, ... patience, and sometimes even a certain spirit of conviction from our data teams.

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congo underground

Kibali Gold, Gécamines, Kamoa… DRC miners make their mark among Central Africa’s champions

The mining companies of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are steadily moving up in our regional ranking of Central Africa's corporate champions. ... There are now three in the top 10, including one in first place, compared to none just five years ago.

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steel & mining

Morocco, Egypt companies drive North African champions ranking

Steel, mining and even outsourcing have enabled North African groups to record good performances in 2021-2022. ...

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miners climb

Sonangol and Sasol show how Southern Africa was lifted by commodity bounce

Of the top 100 hundred Southern African companies, 88 are from South Africa; an indication of the domination that Rainbow nation blue chips firms ... have over the region.

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Lagos giants

NNPC, Dangote Cement, NLNG… Nigeria rules roost in ranking of West African companies

With eight companies in the Top 10 of the leading West African companies, including NNPC and Dangote Cement, Nigeria is positioning itself as ... the factory of regional champions in 2021. Behind it, the Uemoa countries have established a strong presence.

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port sale

After Bolloré takeover, MSC becomes the undisputed African logistics champion

The acquisition last December of the French logistics company's network of ports and railways by MSC for 5.7bn euros is, all sectors taken together, ... the deal of the year for 2022.

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