Financial Markets Indaba

05/10/2026

Financial Markets Indaba recently co-hosted the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) Ministerial & CEO Roundtable in Cairo, Egypt.

Held under the theme “From Exploration to Markets: Strengthening Africa’s Geological Data, Mineral Value Chains, Responsible Sourcing and Long-Term Supply Chain Security,” the high-level dialogue centred on a critical question at the intersection of mining policy, industrialisation and investment: how can Africa transform its vast mineral endowment into sustainable economic value, stronger domestic and regional value chains, and long-term prosperity for the continent?

AMSG's Cairo Ministerial & CEO Roundtable advances Africa's mineral value-chain agenda, focusing on geology, beneficiation, finance and ...

05/10/2026

At the heart of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) Ministerial & CEO Roundtable was a fundamental question: What can African countries build around their mineral resources before they enter global markets?

Co-hosted by Financial Markets Indaba, the AMSG Ministerial & CEO Roundtable was held in Cairo as part of the official programme of the Egypt Mining Forum 2026. The high-level meeting brought together African mining ministers and senior government officials, mining executives, investors, financial institutions and other key stakeholders to examine how the continent can move beyond geological potential and mineral extraction towards integrated, investable and globally competitive mineral value chains.

For AMSG, achieving this transition requires aligning three critical pillars across the mineral development cycle: development assurance, policy assurance and financial assurance. Connecting these elements can help African countries create the conditions to attract long-term capital, develop processing and value-addition capacity, strengthen domestic and regional value chains, and capture a greater share of the economic value generated by Africa’s mineral resources.

02/10/2026

Financial Markets Indaba is pleased to have co-hosted the Inaugural AMSG Forum of African Minerals Regulatory Authorities (AFMRA) in Cairo, Egypt, under the theme “Strengthening Continental Cooperation on African Minerals Regulation.” The Forum brought together leaders of Africa’s national minerals regulatory institutions to strengthen cooperation, regulatory convergence and responsible mineral development across the continent.

AFMRA marks an important step towards establishing a permanent continental platform for mineral regulators, with discussions focused on mineral licensing, geological governance, ESG and compliance, regulatory innovation, knowledge sharing and digital transformation. The Forum also highlighted the role of the AMSG Madini Blockchain Platform in supporting transparent mineral licensing, traceability, regulatory compliance and cross-border interoperability.

Strong and effective mineral regulation is critical to investor confidence, responsible investment, value addition and Africa’s competitiveness within global critical minerals value chains. Through AFMRA and the AMSG Mutual Assured Development (MADE) Framework, the objective is to strengthen cooperation between regulators and help translate Africa’s mineral wealth into sustainable investment, industrialisation and long-term economic development.

02/10/2026

As part of the Official Programme of the Egypt Mining Forum 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, Financial Markets Indaba was pleased to co-host the AMSG Ministerial & CEO Roundtable, held under the theme “From Exploration to Markets: Strengthening Africa’s Geological Data, Mineral Value Chains, Responsible Sourcing and Long-Term Supply Chain Security.”

The high-level Roundtable brought together African Ministers, CEOs, investors, Development Finance Institutions, Sovereign Wealth Funds and strategic partners with a shared objective: to strengthen Africa’s leadership in shaping the development, financing and future of its mineral resources and value chains.

At its core, this is an African-led initiative focused on African priorities and African solutions. Guided by the Africa Minerals Strategy Group’s Mutual Assured Development (MADE) Framework, discussions centred on three pillars: Development Assurance, Policy Assurance and Financial Assurance. The focus is to move Africa beyond the traditional role of supplying raw minerals towards strengthening geological intelligence, building infrastructure and processing capacity, advancing responsible sourcing and regulatory certainty, and mobilising the long-term capital required to develop competitive and investable African mineral value chains.

The Roundtable culminated in the Cairo Strategic Outcomes, providing a framework for practical commitments between African governments, industry, financial institutions and strategic partners. The ambition is clear: Africa’s mineral future should increasingly be shaped in Africa, by African institutions and leadership, while building mutually beneficial global partnerships. The continent’s long-term opportunity lies not simply in what it extracts, but in what it builds, processes, finances and secures from its mineral wealth—creating greater value, industrial capacity, investment and economic opportunity across Africa.

01/10/2026

Financial Markets Indaba - Capital Markets High Schools Quiz Competition 2026

The 5th edition of the Capital Markets High Schools Quiz Competition continues today as schools compete for the number 1 spot.

Across Zimbabwe, young minds are being challenged to demonstrate their understanding of capital markets, investing, savings and financial management—turning knowledge from the classroom into practical financial skills.

Reaching schools across all 10 provinces, the competition is designed to make capital markets understandable, relevant and accessible to young people. Through the Virtual Trading Competition, students go beyond theory: researching listed companies, analysing real market information, trading with virtual funds and managing their own investment portfolios.

So far four schools have qualified to compete in the finals:
Group A Winners - Nyanga High Marist Brothers
Group B Winners - Raghardt Learning Centre
Group C Winners - Thornhill High School
Group D Winners - Zengeza 1 High School

The programme is delivered with the support of Zimbabwe’s capital markets ecosystem, including the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange, Financial Securities Exchange, Chengetedzai Depository Company Limited and Capital Markets Association of Zimbabwe, with the endorsement of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

A special thank you to our partners:
Venue Sponsor: Old Mutual Zimbabwe
Headline Sponsor: Invesci Asset Management
Corporate Sponsors: Delta Beverages Pvt Ltd | Chengetedzai Depository Company Limited | Platinum Groupe | Tigere Property Fund | Urban Development Corporation (UDCORP)

Today they compete. Tomorrow they invest, lead and build.

30/09/2026

Financial Markets Indaba, in collaboration with Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, is pleased to invite you to the Zimbabwe Diaspora Business Forum, taking place on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, from 17:00 at the Zimbabwe Embassy London.

Building on the successful engagements held earlier this year and the launch of the Diaspora Professional Sector Clusters, the Forum will provide a practical platform for professionals, entrepreneurs and investors to connect with opportunities in Zimbabwe, contribute expertise and networks, and engage directly with participating institutions.

The Forum will bring together senior government officials and private-sector executives to explore investment opportunities, business partnerships, and the mobilisation of diaspora expertise, networks and skills in support of Zimbabwe’s development. The programme will feature keynote addresses, investment presentations and a cocktail reception.

We invite you to join us for an engaging evening focused on investment, banking, property, enterprise and economic participation in Zimbabwe.

Participation is FREE, but registration to attend is required on the following link:
https://www.indabaafrica.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-business-forum-london/

28/09/2026

On 21 September, Financial Markets Indaba was proud to co-host the 3rd Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, held in New York City on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The high-level engagement convened African Mining Ministers, private-sector leaders, global investors and industry stakeholders for strategic discussions on unlocking Africa’s critical minerals potential. Conversations around value addition, data sovereignty, innovative financing and critical minerals security reinforced a broader imperative: transforming Africa’s resource advantage into industrial capacity, investable opportunities and shared economic value.

Financial Markets Indaba remains committed to advancing the conversations and partnerships that connect Africa’s mineral resources with policy, capital and industrial development, helping position the continent to capture greater value across global critical mineral supply chains.

The conversation continues. The opportunity is Africa’s to shape.

at the third Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa in New York, held on ...

25/09/2026

Financial Markets Indaba was honoured to once again co-host the 3rd Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, held in New York on the sidelines of UNGA81.

The Roundtable is emerging as a consequential African-led platform for shaping the continent’s critical minerals agenda, bringing together African Ministers, policymakers, private-sector leaders and global investors to move from strategy to ex*****on. Convened under the patronage of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, represented by H.E. Kashim Shettima, GCON, the discussions focused on strengthening Africa’s collective position across global critical mineral value chains.

A major outcome was the signing of the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD) by initial signatories Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia. The Declaration seeks to strengthen coordination between mineral-producing, transit, processing and manufacturing countries through Strategic Mineral Corridors, geological mapping, digital traceability, Regional Processing Hubs and sovereign equity structures. The initiative represents an important shift towards using Africa’s mineral resources to advance beneficiation, industrialisation, regional integration and greater African participation across the value chain.

The significance of the platform was reflected in the breadth and seniority of participation, including the Chairman of the AMSG, H.E. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals, Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo and AMSG Vice Chairman; H.E. Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates; Ministers responsible for mining, petroleum and energy from Kenya, Liberia, Chad and The Gambia; and senior representatives from Zambia and other African markets.

The Roundtable also connected this African ministerial leadership with international capital and strategic partners, including Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of Africa Finance Corporation; Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, Chief Economist and Vice President at the African Development Bank Group; Atanas Bostandjiev, Founder and CEO of Gemcorp; representatives of the U.S. State Department, European Commission, International Trade Centre and Türkiye, alongside sovereign wealth, mining and investment leaders.

By bringing these constituencies together around an agenda defined and led by African countries, the AMSG Roundtable is developing into an important platform for ensuring that Africa speaks with greater coordination on its critical minerals, develops the structures required to attract long-term capital, and converts its strategic resource position into sustainable economic and industrial value for the continent.

24/09/2026

Financial Markets Indaba - Capital Markets High Schools Quiz Competition 2026

The 5th edition of the Capital Markets High Schools Quiz Competition commences today. The programme is a national financial literacy initiative hosted in collaboration with, and with technical support from, Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange, Financial Securities Exchange, Chengetedzai Depository Company Limited and the Capital Markets Association of Zimbabwe, with the endorsement of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

Reaching schools across all 10 provinces, the programme equips young Zimbabweans with practical knowledge of money, savings, investment and capital markets, helping build financial confidence from an early age.

The programme is particularly timely as Africa witnesses growing interest in capital markets, including the widely publicised Dangote Refinery IPO, described as the “People’s IPO. Understanding the fundamentals of capital markets can be life changing for young learners. Through the Virtual Trading Competition, students will use actual market data to research companies, trade securities with virtual funds and manage investment portfolios, developing practical skills in research, analysis, decision-making and responsible financial management.

Over the next few weeks, schools will compete for the top position, and outstanding performance will be recognised and rewarded. However, the programme’s true success extends beyond who wins the competition. It will be measured by the knowledge, confidence and positive financial habits students carry into the future, helping develop a generation of financially informed young Zimbabweans capable of participating meaningfully in the country’s capital markets and wider economy.

We are grateful to our sponsoring partners:

Venue Sponsor - Old Mutual Zimbabwe
Headline Sponsor - Invesci Asset Management
Corporate Sponsors - Delta Beverages Pvt Ltd Chengetedzai Depository Company Limited Platinum Groupe Tigere Property Fund Urban Development Corporation (UDCORP)

08/09/2026

Financial Markets Indaba is pleased to announce that it will participate as an Event Partner at the 3rd Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, taking place on 21 September 2026 in Manhattan, New York.

Convened on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly under the theme “From Resources to Wealth: Continental Cooperation for Mineral Value Addition,” the Roundtable will bring together African Heads of State, ministers, multilateral and development finance institutions, and global private-sector leaders to advance a coordinated approach to Africa’s critical minerals agenda. The high-level Roundtable is being convened under the leadership of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chair of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), alongside other African Heads of State and senior leaders supporting the continent’s critical minerals and industrialisation agenda.

The Roundtable comes at a pivotal moment as demand for critical minerals continues to accelerate, driven by the global transition towards green technologies, digitalisation, advanced manufacturing and defence. With Africa possessing significant reserves of many of the minerals essential to these industries, the AMSG is seeking to move beyond the traditional export of raw materials towards local value addition, industrialisation, strategic partnerships and innovative financing. The meeting will build on the Mutual Assured Development (MADE) Framework and culminate in the unveiling of the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD).