Pulse Notes
Regional integration highlights Africa grid constraints
Africa grid infrastructure demands $30 billion to upgrade transmission lines and meet soaring electricity demand across the continent by 2050.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 13, 2026
Tag: Investors
Live Signals
DR Congo Launches Sovereign Wealth Fund
Democratic Republic of Congo launches sovereign wealth fund for long-term growth and financial stability with FIS RDC.
By Chloe Watson · Aug 12, 2026
Live Signals
Portfolio shifts managed to protect investments
Discover how South African pension funds can minimize hidden costs in portfolio shifts to protect investments and maximize returns effectively.
By Chloe Watson · Aug 11, 2026
Pulse Notes
Afreximbank Gives Ecobank Zimbabwe 15m Loan
Afreximbank gives Ecobank Zimbabwe $15m loan to boost export-oriented small businesses through its Export SME Development Programme.
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 10, 2026
Event Ledger
BIO invests $5 million in Congolese microfinance SMICO
Microfinance investment in Congo by BIO brings $5 million to SMICO, expanding services for 92,000 underserved small enterprises and boosting financial inclusion
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 9, 2026
Deal Briefs
South Africa’s Retirement Funds Embrace Two-Pot System
South Africa's retirement funds embrace two-pot system, reshaping governance and member behavior. Discover how this reform impacts financial assets and future o
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 8, 2026
Launch Watch
Nigeria leads Africa in new oil project approvals
Nigeria now leads Africa in oil project approvals, securing 40% of investments after energy reforms boosted investor confidence.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 7, 2026
Event Ledger
MerQube launches South Africa stock market index
MerQube launches South Africa stock market index for investors seeking balanced exposure to equities listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 6, 2026
Event Ledger
Standard Bank advises on Canal+ JSE listing
Standard Bank advises Canal+ on its JSE listing, connecting two continents with a single share pool. Discover how this move improves liquidity and broadens the
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 6, 2026
Event Ledger
NMB Bank Gets 80 Million Dollar Boost
NMB Bank gets $80 million boost from British International Investment and Norfund to expand lending to MSMEs and agricultural businesses in Tanzania, supporting
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 6, 2026