Changing the narrative on Africa.
Africa’s vast high-grade iron ore reserves are increasingly being put to use for industrial growth within the continent. Several African governments and mining companies in the region are ramping up investments in iron ore projects as part of a broader push to revive domestic steel industries and reduce reliance on imported construction materials.
Financing for assets like smartphones and motorcycles is emerging as a strategy to strengthen portfolio quality, reduce default risk and build more durable digital banking ecosystems across the continent.
Africa’s most industrialised economies are looking to expand access to the world’s two largest export markets — U.S. and China — as the two superpowers continue to compete for global influence.
Africa continues to assert itself as a global powerhouse in cut-flower exports, supplying European and Middle Eastern markets with industrial-scale precision each year.
Africa has a higher number of women in senior leadership positions in small investment teams than the global average. To sustain this, more firms in the region are building pipelines to strengthen the prospects for female employees to advance.
Angola is repositioning itself as Africa’s top destination for long-term oil and gas investment. Regulatory clarity, fiscal incentives, and first-oil milestones are drawing independent and global oil companies alike.
African countries are using debt strategically to fund sustainable initiatives in areas such as health, food, education, environment and urban planning. Debt-for-development swaps are redirecting savings from high-cost loans into measurable social and economic outcomes, strengthening fiscal resilience.
Africa’s venture market is entering a new phase. Beyond recovering from past volatility, growth is now concentrated in markets with mature financial infrastructure, while startups continue to innovate in a broader range of sectors and regions.
New cars are hitting Africa’s roads faster than ever as local production rises and Chinese brands heat up competition with attractive prices.Morocco is speeding production at over 1 million units surpassing South Africa at nearly 600,000 units.
The UN expects East Africa to lead Africa’s growth in 2026, powered by Ethiopia’s reform push and Kenya’s diversified economy. Big infrastructure bets are lifting the outlook, but high debt costs and tight global finance remain key constraints.