Securitising African Commodity-Backed Debentures: Pricing for Value Preservation, Risk Transfer and Market Integrity By Bill Gonyora   Introduction: From Commodities to Capital Markets African commodity-backed debentures represent a critical evolution in the continent’s capital markets. By transforming real, productive commodity assets—agricultural output, minerals, energy and...

ack-to-school season doesn’t have to be stressful. With eduBox, parents and guardians can shop smarter, save time, and give their children the perfect start to the school term. eduBox is a convenient, all-in-one back-to-school supplies service that delivers everything your child needs — from stationery and uniforms to tuck and extras — directly to their...

Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) invites values-driven investors to participate in its US$10 million Preference Share Issue, a landmark capital-raising initiative designed to deliver strong, predictable returns while accelerating women-led economic development across Zimbabwe and the region. Structured as 10 million preference shares at US$1 per share, the issue offers an...

Across Africa, women are building businesses, leading communities, and driving innovation — yet many remain excluded from mainstream markets and financial systems. The allWomen.africa Market was created to change that. It is a digital marketplace designed exclusively for women entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and small businesses to sell, connect, and grow — with the support of...

January – June 2025 The first half of 2025 has been a mixed bag for Zimbabwe’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While there are signs of recovery in the economy, challenges like expensive loans, foreign currency shortages, and high operating costs continue to put pressure on many businesses. At the same time, new opportunities are opening up in farming, mining, digital commerce,...