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Analysts expect the low levels of market liquidity to wane investors’ appetite for the bond market. Kingsley Nwaiwu, Head of Consumer Sector Sales; Global Market at Stanbic IBTC joins CNBC Africa for more movements at the fixed income and FX market.

Will illiquidity wane investors’ appetite for bond market?

Integrating payments systems has the potential of fast-tracking the implementation of a single market for Africa. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Mulualem Syoum, CEO, AeTrade Group for more. 

Why a cashless approach can be Africa’s silver bullet 

Africa needs to tackle the high cost of financing if the continent is to make strides in achieving regional integration. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Admassu Tadesse, President, Trade Finance Development Bank for more. 

Driving trade finance critical for actualising AfCFTA

The Managing Director and CEO of Aradel Holdings, Adegbite Falade says following the listing on the Nigerian Exchange, the plan is to diversify the company’s assets and remove single location risk. 

Falade: After NGX listing, plan is to diversify, remove single location risk

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele says synchronization of fiscal, monetary and trade policies are key to ensure the effectiveness of ongoing reforms. 

Oyedele: Synchronisation of fiscal, monetary & trade policies key to reforms

The CEO of Never Idle Farms and Consulting, William Lanier says mold and pest control are key components to manage post-harvest losses. 

Lanier: Mold, pest control key to manage post harvest losses

Nigeria must stay the course for another 10 to 15 years of focused reforms to ensure economic transformation. That according to Indermit Gill, senior vice-president of the World Bank Group. 

Will ongoing reforms sustain Nigeria’s GDP growth?

The 3rd edition of the Business Forum Southern Africa and Indian Ocean is taking place in Johannesburg this week. 

France & Southern Africa: Unlocking new business frontiers

South Africa’s vehicle industry remains under pressure as affordability challenges continue to drive down new vehicle sales. 

Shifting gears: Automotive industry sees spending change

eSHANDI, a Zambian fintech company, is expanding into East Africa. This move is significant as over 1.7 billion people worldwide lack access to financial services. 

eSHANDI expands fintech services to East African market

The AfCFTA promises to unlock a vast market of 1.3 billion people, offering tremendous growth opportunities for SMEs. 

SMEs in the AfCFTA: Challenges, opportunities and the way forward

Medium small and micro enterprises are the backbone of Africa’s economy with a potential to grow exponentially in the coming years. 

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