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TDB is evolving its strategy to unlock domestic financing, de-risk investments, and strengthen local capital markets, driving sustainable growth and regional integration across Africa. 

De-risking investments & strengthening local capital markets

With the total pool of 1.1 trillion dollars in domestic capital on the continent between pension funds, sovereign wealth funds.

AFC: Africa is the next frontier for capital mobilisation

Following the assent to the Investments and Securities Act 2025, the Group CEO of the NGX, Temi Popoola believes collaboration, with the Securities and Exchange Commission is crucial to achieve a robust capital market. 

Popoola: Collaboration with SEC to drive new changes

Oil prices failed to sustain earlier relief after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs on most countries. Fears of a deepening U.S.-China trade war and a possible global recession are the main concerns in the market. 

Tariff war: Oil prices fall despite Trump pause

African Finance Corporation's revenue rose by 22.8 per cent, reaching 1.1 billion dollars. 

AFC reports record 22.8% increase in revenue to $1.1bn in FY'24

Chairman of the NGX Group, Umaru Kwairanga says the exchange is aiming to have the listing of Dangote petrochemicals and its fertilizer company by the second quarter of this year.

NGX targets listing of Dangote Petrchemical, fertiliser in Q2'25

The Co-Founder and President of Sabi, Ademola Adesina says the gap in the U.S critical mineral strategy is that it fails to address the long game of domestic production and the tariffs will exacerbate the problem. 

Sabi: US - China trade war could unlock opportunity for Africa's informal miners 

United States treasuries have steadied in the wake of Trumps temporary stay of relief from higher reciprocal tariffs. 

Alexforbes: Global investors bullish on South Africa

Despite lower inflation, consumer spending in South Africa, as measured by credit card data was muted in 2024. That’s according to the SpendTrend25 report compiled by Discovery Bank in partnership with Visa. 

South African spenders opt for convenience in SpendTrend25

Cassava Technologies, in partnership with NVIDIA, has launched Africa's first AI factory, a groundbreaking facility powered by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge AI computing technology. 

Cassava Technologies, NVIDIA on Africa’s first AI factory

With the onset of short rains in Kenya this April, we are seeing a significant uptick in demand for financing within the agri-SME sector. 

Addressing Africa’s $65bn agri-financing gap

Kenya’s tax reforms are in motion with new digital taxes, tech-driven VAT filing, and an ongoing amnesty. But with Ksh15 billion still unpaid in VAT refunds, many manufacturers are asking if the system is really working for them. 

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