Tuesday, September 21, 2010Stock Exchanges in Africa – What’s Needed to Drive the Next Wave of Growth?by Jacqueline Adams, Africa.com Board of AdvisersMore than 10 years ago, President Bill Clinton told his economics team: “Africa needs to be seen and understood country by country. The news is dominated by those countries enduring tragic conditions. But many countries are ready for investment.”
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010The Africonomist: Q&A with Kofi Bucknorby The Africonomist , Armed with a $492 million (USD) war chest, Kofi Bucknor and a team of investment professionals are scouring the African continent for standout investment opportunities.Bucknor, managing partner at Kingdom Zephyr Africa Management Co., and his team are no rookies at this sport. This is their second Africa fund in seven years, and already they have deployed 18% of the latest capital commitment. At a meeting in Accra with The Africonomist editor David Dankwa, Bucknor describes the private equity fund’s strategy and opportunities, as well as some of the risks investors face in that part of the world.
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