The United Nations is making one of its largest-ever infrastructure investments in Africa, marking a major step in bringing global decision-making closer to the people it serves. UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Kenya on May 11 to mark the nearly $340 million…
Africa’s telecommunications sector continues to be one of the fastest‑growing in the world, driven by mobile broadband expansion, fintech integration, 5G rollouts, and rising smartphone adoption. By 2026, a small group of telecom operators dominate the landscape, not only by subscriber numbers…
Energy (Oil & Gas) Continues to be Africa’s largest export by value. Oil production stabilizing; natural gas and LNG are the main growth drivers. FDI concentrated in offshore projects and LNG hubs (East and West Africa). Gold Africa supplies ~20% of global…
Performance, Regulation, and Investment Dynamics Introduction Africa’s minerals sector is at a structural inflection point. The continent is no longer defined only by resource abundance, but by how regulation, foreign direct investment (FDI), and trading systems are shaping global supply chains. From…
Selected Major Constituents – Market Cap, Industry & 2025 Earnings (All figures approximate, USD) — Company: Prosus Country: South Africa Industry: Internet / Technology Market Capitalization (USD bn): ~90 2025 Revenue (USD bn): ~25.5 2025 Net Profit (USD bn): ~4.3 — Company:…
African Currency Stability Inflation & GDP Snapshot (2025–2026) This data brief shows the 10 most stable African currencies, combining current inflation performance and economic scale (GDP). — Chart: Inflation vs GDP — Most Stable African Currencies Interpretation guide Bars (left axis): Latest…
Africa Fintech Investment Brief — 2026 Africa fintech remains the largest and most resilient venture-backed sector on the continent in 2026. While overall capital deployment is more disciplined than the 2021 peak, fintech continues to attract the highest share of funding, driven…
Africa entered 2026 with above‑global‑average growth, expanding reform momentum, and structurally rising investment needs. While macro risks remain elevated, the investment case is increasingly selective, sector‑driven, and execution‑focused, favoring long‑term capital with strong risk structuring. — Macro Outlook Growth: Regional GDP growth…
