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- Within the financial history of Africa, the last 10 years have witnessed a notable surge in the acceptance of Forex CFD trading.
- Technological advancements have become the unsung stars of the Forex CFD trading story in Africa.
- If you wish to get started with Forex CFD trading in Africa – you need a trusted broker with a reputable trading app.
Within the huge financial spectacle, Forex CFD trading is a gripping protagonist that draws traders into its complicated storylines of profit and risk, all set against the dramatic backdrop of a Shakespearean tragedy. With 2024 drawing to a close, it is wise for us to examine critically the story of Forex CFD trading in Africa. Like a rollercoaster journey over the wild landscape of the stock market, each turn offers a unique combination of opportunity and difficulty.
The Rise of Forex CFD Trading in Africa
Within the financial history …
Thanks to virtual dollar cards, residents of African countries find it significantly easier to conduct online transactions on popular digital services and shop on international platforms.
In our article, we explore the top 5 virtual cards on the continent. All of them are characterized by seamless online transactions and enhanced security features. They are easy to use and simple to obtain.
1. PSTNET
FinTech service PSTNET introduces virtual cards compatible with Visa and Mastercard, offering unrestricted global usage. These cards are versatile, catering to various needs. Specialized cards are available, such as those for managing payments for Facebook Ads or Google Ads.
We will focus on the service’s most popular card – Ultima.
Ultima is a 3D Secure virtual dollar card, ensuring all transactions are securely protected. It can be used for payments on platforms like PayPal, Steam, Spotify, Netflix, Patreon, Unity 3D, and app stores such as Google …
- A key component of successful cryptocurrency investment is utilizing cryptocurrency exchanges effectively.
- The USDT/SOL exchange pair refers to the trading of Tether (USDT) against Solana (SOL) on a cryptocurrency exchange.
- Solana, on the other hand, is a blockchain platform designed for decentralized applications and crypto-native projects.
Cryptocurrency investments have gained significant popularity in recent years, providing individuals with opportunities to grow their capital in the digital asset space. One of the key components of successful cryptocurrency investment is utilizing cryptocurrency exchanges effectively. In this blog, we will explore the concept of using exchanges to grow your capital, with a specific focus on the USDT/SOL exchange pair.
What is the USDT/SOL exchange pair?
The USDT/SOL exchange pair refers to the trading of Tether (USDT) against Solana (SOL) on a cryptocurrency exchange. Tether is a stablecoin pegged to the value of the US dollar, providing investors with a stable and reliable cryptocurrency …
- In East Africa, Kenya’s venture capital share grew from 86 percent in 2022 to 91 percent in 2023.
- Eastern Africa’s largest economy attracted $880 million (Sh139.9 billion) in 2023, representing 31 percent of all startup investments on the continent.
- Africa: The Big Deal report shows that startups in Kenya that raised $100,000 (Sh16 million) and above stood at 93.
Kenyan startups secured an impressive $800 million in venture capital funding in 2023, surpassing Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa to emerge as the leading recipient of investments on the continent.
The latest findings from Africa: The Big Deal, a platform specializing in startup deals, reveal that Kenya’s share accounted for 28 percent of the total funds raised across Africa.
The report highlights that Egypt, which took the lead in 2022, secured the second position with $640 million in capital funding. South Africa followed closely with $600 million, while Nigeria …
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is setting up a 15MW project under its Global Solar Facility (GSF) backed by the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
- In collaboration with solar power firm Nuru, the project will be spread across three provinces in the Eastern DRC.
- Nuru plans to deploy an additional 39MW in subsequent phases, aiming to provide power to up to 5 million people by 2025.
Nuru, a pioneering solar power company, has embarked on an ambitious project with the mission of constructing a 15-megawatt (MW) solar metro grid capacity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
This groundbreaking initiative is set to unfold across three provinces in Eastern Congo, where the abundant availability of solar energy will be harnessed not only as a power source but also as a beacon of hope for a region often shrouded in the shadows of energy poverty.
In the face of …
- The Kenyan government owes media companies $10.8 million (Sh1.7 billion) in pending media bills.
- Kenyan media companies have, however, been challenged to become innovative during the tough economic times and reinvent their operating models to remain competitive.
- Kenya’s media industry is among the sectors worst hit with the changing business models according a 2023 report by Oxford university and Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.
The Kenyan government has offered to pay media organizations $10.8 million (Sh1.7 billion) which it owes in pending media bills, a move that will significantly help them address financial struggles within the sector brought about by the changing media landscape.
Media organizations in Kenya have been grappling with cash flow challenges due to outstanding payments from the State, leading some companies to resort to employee layoffs and substantial budget cuts as a consequence of mounting financial difficulties.
This situation arises at a time when …
- The Banking Sector had shares worth US$50,126 (Sh7.9 million) transacted which accounted for 63.34 percent of the day’s traded value at Nairobi Securities Exchange.
- In 2021, 8.7 million shares were traded worth $1.5 million (Sh242 million), while 2022 saw the number rise to 17.6 million shares valued at $4 million (Sh630 million).
- In the nine-month period leading up to September 2023, the NSE ranked as the least performing African bourse in dollar terms, underscoring the impact of foreign withdrawals and global shocks.
Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange began 2024 on a four-year low on Tuesday, with 897,000 shares traded, signaling low confidence among investors.
The value of the shares dropped to $79,314 (Sh12.5 million), compared to 2023 when the bourse opened trading with 1.73 million shares, equivalent to $21,467 (Sh33.8 million). It is the first time in four years that the NSE began with less than a million shares …
- Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority will examine corporate governance reporting templates and assessment methods for all its issuers.
- This initiative ensures continued relevance in the financial landscape while enhancing accuracy to align with global standards.
- The industry watchdog is also exploring integrating sustainability into the listing requirements.
The Capital Markets Authority in Kenya is poised to conduct a comprehensive regulatory examination of corporate governance reporting templates and assessment methods for all its issuers. This initiative aims to ensure ongoing relevance in the financial landscape and enhance accuracy to align with global standards.
Details contained in the regulator’s latest report indicate that this exercise will promote transparency, accountability, and investor confidence in the capital markets sector. This came when the bourse recorded an overall improvement in corporate governance practices in the 2022/2023 financial year.
According to the CMA, during the review period, the annual weighted overall score by all issuers experienced …
- The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Share Value dropped from from US$60.3 million in September 2022 to US$33.3 million in September 2023.
- The NSE 20 Share Index also declined from 1,718 points in September 2022 to 1,508 points recorded in September 2023.
- Nairobi bourse hit by turbulence as investor sell off persisted in favour of other lucrative markets in the nine months to September 2023.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange took a hit in the past year losing US$26.9 million (KSh4.2 billion) in the value of shares traded to reach US$33.33 million (KSh5.2 billion).
Latest data contained in the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Report released by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that despite the drop, the number of shares traded recorded a rise.
The review period saw the Nairobi bourse hit by turbulence as investor sell off persisted in favour of other lucrative markets, this saw NSE ranked the worst …