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Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange aims for IPO and self listing Q1 2016

July 2, 2015--Tanzania's Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) aims for an initial public offer (IPO) of its shares within 6 months followed by listing itself on the exchange.

It has published a call for lead transaction advisor, sponsoring stockbroker and other experts to express interest by 21 July.

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Source: Africa Capital Markets News


JSE indices edge up on resources recovery

July 1, 2015--The major JSE indices were up by midday, after the Resources index recovered strongly from the

previous day's slump.

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Source: FIN24


Rand flat, shrugs off govt sale of Vodacom stake

July 1, 2015--The rand has been flat against the dollar, shrugging off news that the government hassold off its

stake in Vodacom to raise money for troubled Eskom.

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Source: FIN24


Africa Still Poised to Become the Next Great Investment Destination

June 30, 2015--The commodities boom may be over, but sub-Saharan Africa is still experiencing growth, a remarkable fact considering that the continent is a net exporter of primary commodities.

By adopting sound macroeconomic policies over the past two decades and sector reforms, many African economies have already shown that they can sustain a trajectory of economic growth and beat the "resource curse."

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Source: World Bank


JSE calms down as global markets stabilise

June 30, 2015--Stability has returned to the world's financial markets-including the JSE-after Monday's rout

fuelled by concerns about Greece's future in the eurozone.

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Source: FIN24


Rand stabilises but Greece still poses risk

June 30, 2015--The rand has been off two-week lows against the dollar helped by short-covering from oversold levels,

but remains vulnerable to Greece's debt woes.

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Source: FIN24


UN Economic Report on Africa 2015

June 30, 2015--Industrializing through trade
Economic Report on Africa 2015
This Report examines and provides analysis on the critical elements of effectively fostering industrialization and hence structural transformation based on an extensive review of experience with industrialised countries and Africa's post-independence attempt at industrialization.

Ten country case studies were also conducted to shed light on industrializing through trade. The findings from this exercise informed the policy recommendations contained in this Report.

view the UN Report-Economic Report on Africa 2015: Industrializing Through Trade

Souce: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa


JSE down on global Greece jitters

June 29, 2015--With world markets in turmoil on the Greek crisis,

the JSE has rallied somewhat after steep initial losses with Naspers the biggest loser among major shares.

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Middle East ETP News


November 04, 2026 Exchange Traded Concepts Takes Client ETFs to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
November 02, 2026 Mideast Stocks: Gulf markets mixed as investors monitor Iran-Qatar talks
October 23, 2026 Saudi stock market loses $176bn in two months
October 20, 2026 Saudi stocks plunge to lowest close since April 2021
October 19, 2026 Mideast Stocks: Gulf bourses subdued as regional worries weigh

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ESG and Of Interest News


October 20, 2026 Americans Worry They Can't Afford Health Care in Retirement, Allianz Life Study Finds
October 13, 2026 Global Economic Resilience Is Under Strain, Demanding Decisive Policy Action
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October 12, 2026 Global Financial Stability Report-Resilience, Risk, and Transformation

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October 13, 2026 IMF Working Paper Fiscal-monetary Interactions: The Role of Debt Maturity
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