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How private equity can better its chances in Africa
Private equity firms are having a hard time in Africa. One hindrance is their inability to sell companies that they have acquired for their funds. How private equity ...
On 1 April 2022 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen -
Africa Capital News
Africa, the land of ESG investments
In Europe, investors tend to see Africa as an underdeveloped continent that needs a helping hand from wealthy nations. New figures show that Africa can compete with other ...
On 24 February 2022 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen -
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A big step toward African financial independence
African stock markets have not fully realised their potential. There are, however, initiatives in Morocco and in South Africa aimed at strengthening the local markets. How can Africa ...
On 29 October 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen -
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A stock exchange listing is liberating 
Thanks to an IPO, a company gains independence from banks and fund investors. A stock exchange listing is liberating and invigorating. Capital News Africa: From the Trading Floor, ...
On 9 September 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen -
Africa Capital News
Why Africa needs financial independence
Aid from the West often follows the political fashions among Western voters. Africa must develop the financial markets to break free from outside patronage. ...
On 2 September 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen -
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Africa doesn’t just need foreign investment
Attracting capital to invest in Africa may work in the short term. But the issue is to activate domestic savings for financing the African growth story. ...
On 5 August 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen -
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How to deal with the many risks in Africa
The African continent has a reputation for being particularly risky for investors. However, that is not true. We show you how to deal with risks in Africa. ...
On 15 June 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen -
Finance
Much movement on African stock markets
The stock exchanges on the continent continue their upward trend. In Kenya in particular, individual stocks are attracting a lot of attention, especially Safaricom and KCB. This proves ...
On 14 May 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen -
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Five promising ways to invest in Africa
The African continent has a reputation for being particularly difficult for investors. Your investments can be very successful if you follow a few basic rules. ...
On 28 April 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen