February 5th, 2019 by Tom Minney
Africa-focused companies raised $2.17 billion via 18 share offers (IPO) and listings in 2018, but the number is down 25% from $2.89bn raised in 2017 with 26 share offers and listings. According to asset manager Enko Capital, the slowdown was driven by “unfavourable market conditions”. The Egyptian Exchange had 4 IPOs in 2018, and Ghana, […]
May 2nd, 2018 by Tom Minney
Brexit, the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, is having a global ripple effect. Will Brexit affect initial public offerings (IPOs) in Africa?
December 15th, 2017 by Tom Minney
African share issuers have raised $1.4bn in 2017 through initial public offers (IPOs) of shares, compared to $1.2bn in 2016.
January 15th, 2016 by Tom Minney
The Rwanda Stock Exchange is expecting 3 IPOs in the coming months, to bring the equities listed for trading to 10.
May 13th, 2015 by Tom Minney
Botswana supermarket chain Choppies Enterprises launches a roadshow to raise $48m and dual-list shares on the main board of JSE securities exchange on 27 May.
July 12th, 2012 by Tom Minney
Uganda’s only power distributor, Umeme, said it plans to raise capital to invest in Uganda’s electricity sector through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Ugandan and Nairobi securities exchanges later in 2012