The 2025 ASEA annual summit in Kigali unfolded at a time when African capital markets are being reshaped by new pressures, new technologies and an accelerating push toward sustainable finance. It was in this dynamic environment that Sunil Benimadhu, Chief Executive of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM), offered one of the summit’s clearest roadmaps […]
How the JSE built a world-class market from nothing
The rise of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is one of the most compelling stories in global finance, a transformation built not on vast resources or a powerful economy, but on strategy, resilience, and a bold belief in the power of equity. Today, the JSE is recognized as one of the world’s top-performing stock markets, […]
Kaberuka warns Africa to prepare for a new economic era
Former African Development Bank President Dr. Donald Kaberuka has urged African markets, policymakers, and investors to prepare for a rapidly changing world defined by demographic upheavals, geopolitical fragmentation, and the decline of traditional development aid. Speaking at the ASEA Conference in Kigali, Kaberuka delivered a sweeping analysis of global disruptions that he believes will shape […]
CMA concludes nationwide issuer roadshows
The Rwanda Capital Market Authority (CMA) has concluded nationwide issuer roadshows, an initiative designed to expand access to the country’s capital market and strengthen the contribution of private enterprise to long-term economic growth. The program brought together key institutions including the Capital Market Authority (CMA), Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), Rwanda National Investment Trust Ltd (RNIT), […]
Kigali gears up for inaugural diplomatic charity bazaar
Kigali is upbeat ahead of the first-ever Rwanda Diplomatic Charity Bazaar, an event that organizers say will blend cultural exchange with a coordinated effort to uplift rural artisans whose livelihoods depend on traditional craftsmanship. The maiden edition, scheduled for November 22 at Greenhills Academy, is being spearheaded by the Intercultural Bridge Group, a community-benefit organization […]
Rwanda showcases its potential at the world’s largest import expo
Rwanda’s participation in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai marks another significant step in the country’s growing trade and investment relations with China. Held from November 5–10, 2025, the CIIE attracted more than 4,000 exhibitors from 155 countries and regions. At the expo, Rwanda not only showcased some of its export-ready products, […]
RSE’s new green finance platform to unlock sustainable investment – Experts
Rwanda is poised to accelerate sustainable investment in by introducing a dedicated platform designed to channel capital into climate-resilient business infrastructure, agriculture and low-carbon growth. The upcoming launch of the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) ‘Green Exchange Window’ (GEW) will provide a specialist market segment for green, social and sustainability-linked financial instruments. The move places Rwanda […]
Rwanda’s Capital Market: Fueling growth through innovation and investor confidence
As Rwanda’s economy continues to expand at one of the fastest rates on the continent, the nation’s capital market is emerging as a key driver of that growth. Through reforms, innovation, and investor-friendly regulation, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) is positioning Rwanda as a competitive financial hub in East Africa. In an insightful conversation hosted […]
Rwanda gains digital edge as Paradigm Towers takes over IHS Rwanda network
Rwanda’s fast-rising digital economy has received a major boost following the entry of Paradigm Tower Ventures, a new sub-Saharan African infrastructure platform that has completed the acquisition of IHS Rwanda Limited from IHS Holding Limited. The deal, supported by investors Convergence Partners, British International Investment (BII), and Proparco, marks Paradigm’s first investment and reinforces growing […]
ASEA 2025: Adapting to global shifts by democratizing Africa’s capital markets
Africa stands at a turning point. The ASEA 2025 Conference, themed “Adapting to Global Market Shifts: Strategies for Resilience and Growth for African Markets of the Future,” arrives at a time when our continent must rethink how financial systems can better serve its people. Today, Africa’s capital markets remain relatively underdeveloped compared to their global […]