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Financing Africa’s Future

FSD Africa
FSD Africa
Green Bonds
Sustainable Finance
African Capital Markets
Carbon Markets
Gender Bonds
Direct Air Capture
FSD Africa Investments
Zambia
Pan-African Fund Managers Association
Africa Pension Supervisors Association
Chigaba Venture Capital
Lusaka Stock Exchange
Local Currency Financing
Carbon Credits Market
Green Finance
Asset Management
Green Energy / Solar
Capital Markets Master Plan (zambia)
Infracredit

The Financing Africa’s Future podcast examines the forces shaping Africa’s financial markets and their role in driving sustainable development. Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts and practitioners, exploring both opportunities and constraints in areas such as climate finance, capital markets, early-stage finance, adaptation and resilience and development impact.

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Africa’s institutional capital remains heavily concentrated in low-risk assets, while many high-growth businesses across the continent continue to face limited access to long-term financing.

In the latest episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Hamdiy... more

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Zambia’s capital markets are showing renewed strength, but what is really driving the momentum and can it be sustained?

In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Nicholas Kabaso, CEO of the Lusaka Securities Exchange, shares a grounded perspecti... more

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Africa is not short of capital; it is often a question of how that capital is deployed.

In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Chinua Azubike, Chief Executive Officer of InfraCredit, reflects on the practical steps needed to channel domestic ... more

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Zambia is strengthening its capital markets to support sustainable growth, renewable energy and SME financing.

In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Philip Chitalu, CEO of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia, discusses the count... more

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Hamdiya Ismaila
CEO of Chigaba Venture Capital
Chigaba Venture Capital
Episode: Mobilising Ghana's Institutional capital into SME's
Nicholas Kabaso
Chief Executive Officer at the Lusaka Stock Exchange
Lusaka Stock Exchange
Episode: Reinvigorating the Lusaka Stock Exchange
Chinua Azubike
CEO of InfraCredit
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Episode: The Missing Middle in Africa’s Capital Markets
Zareena Camroodien
Chairperson of the Africa Pension Supervisors Association; head of fund governance and justice conduct and frontline supervision at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (South Africa)
Episode: Mobilising Africa’s pension funds to catalyse growth
Tapologo Motsubi
Chair, Pan-African Fund Managers Association (PAFMA)
Pan-African Fund Managers Association
Episode: Leveraging Africa’s Asset Management Industry for Faster Growth
Sichilima Nonde
Director of Market Supervision and Development, Securities and Exchanges Commission (Zambia)
Securities and Exchanges Commission, Zambia
Episode: Leveraging Capital Markets for Zambia’s Sustainable Growth
Fred Mburu
Chief Executive Officer
Fund Managers Association of Kenya
Episode: Maximising the Impact of Institutional Investors' Capital in Kenya
Elias Omondi
Principal for Innovation at FSD Africa
FSD Africa
Episode: Scaling insurance to close the protection gap in Africa
Cecilia Murai
Principal Sustainable and Green Finance at FSD Africa
FSD Africa
Episode: FSD Africa driving sustainable finance in Africa

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African Financial Markets | Financing Africa’s Future Podcast
Q: And Evans, are capital markets able to meet this need satisfactorily given the growth in opportunities and the financing gap?
Osano explains that while opportunities are expanding, there is a paradox where intermediation is not keeping pace, the cost of capital remains high due to crowding-out by government debt, and there is a need for more product types, easier regulatory environments, and stronger cross-border investment to channel savings into productive sectors.
The State of Carbon Markets in Africa | Financing Africa’s Future Podcast
Q: What other milestones or developments should we expect from you and the carbon markets in the near future?
She anticipates ongoing evolution of the carbon space, continued roundtables with partners, and progress on projects maturing and expanding across the continent.
The State of Carbon Markets in Africa | Financing Africa’s Future Podcast
Q: Tell us about CAPE and what you hope to achieve with it this year?
CAPe aims to bring five carbon-related projects to financial close within 12 months, pairing climate and biodiversity elements, and establishing CAPE as a living lab for learnings and broader collaboration.
The State of Carbon Markets in Africa | Financing Africa’s Future Podcast
Q: What is your ambition for the carbon market program in the near and long term?
Reshma outlines scaling up investments, strengthening regulations, creating demand to pull supply, and ensuring projects deliver broader benefits beyond carbon alone, aligning with FSD Africa's broader agenda.
The State of Carbon Markets in Africa | Financing Africa’s Future Podcast
Q: Where does Africa stand in carbon markets today, and how would you rate progress on the continent?
She explains that Africa has significant natural resources and capacity, with increasing carbon credits and regulatory developments, but still faces regulatory gaps and pricing challenges that require coordinated action.

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This program centers on Africa's financial markets and the development finance ecosystem, with in-depth conversations featuring regulators, fund managers, exchange leaders, and climate/green finance specialists. Episodes frequently explore mobilizing institutional capital for SMEs, infrastructure finance, green bonds, pension fund reform, and catalytic capital to unlock private sector investment across Africa. A standout pattern is the strong emphasis on practical policy levers, regulatory evolution, and cross-border collaboration with development partners to scale impact. The show regularly highlights concrete instruments, such as credit guarantees, green and gender-focused bonds, and pension reform initiatives, making it a valuable resour... more

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3. Chinua Azubike
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