Changing the narrative on Africa.
Aliko Dangote’s industrial push is a leading example of how African capital can finance and build large-scale industrial systems. From Nigeria’s shift to net fuel exports in 2026 to plans for petrochemical expansion and a pan-African listing, his refinery is reshaping ownership, financing, and value capture.
Rent-to-own housing is gaining traction as African cities respond to limited mortgage access and rising demand. The model allows households to build equity through monthly payments, creating a gradual path to ownership. Governments and developers in markets such as Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa are already piloting it.
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.