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How to Defang the Debt Monster and Reap a 43% Annual Return

Have you encountered the debt monster? At first, he hardly bothers you. In fact, he's small and even helps you out of a tight spot now and then. But before you know it, he's huge. Impossible to... [[...

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Announcing a New Fund From Africa Capital Group LLC

I’m pleased to announce that Africa Capital Group LLC’s new private investment fund is now open for investment. After managing Africa-focused separate accounts for private clients for some time, we......

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How to Build an Emergency Fund and Invest with Confidence

You earn more than you spend. Fantastic! The debt monster no longer threatens you. Excellent! But before you dial up that stock broker, constructing an adequate emergency fund is an absolute... [[ This...

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Profits Take Flight at Nigeria’s Airline Services and Logistics Plc

Airlines generally make for lousy investments. But the support companies that keep the planes flying and their customers comfortable are a very different story. Here's an introduction to one that... [[...

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Here’s a Quick Way to Invest in the JSE’s Dividend Aristocrats

Sometimes it's fun to pore over balance sheets and cash flow statements in search of that 10-bagger stock -- the one that transforms your meager nest egg into a comfy cash cushion. But let's face... [[...

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What Is a Share? And How Does It Build Your Wealth?

You spend less than you earn. You've paid off your debt. And you've stashed some emergency cash in a savings account at your bank. Now it's time to learn about investing in shares. But, first... [[...

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10 Upcoming African IPOs

Lackluster performance from Africa's largest stock exchanges hasn't slowed the continent's parade of IPOs. A total of 24 companies debuted on African stock markets in 2014. This year we've already......

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7 Reasons to Be Bullish on MTN Group

MTN Group, Africa's wireless telecommunications giant, had a rough start to the year. Stiff competition, regulatory action, weakening currencies, and a labor strike in its home base, South Africa,......

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Why JSE-Listed AVI Should Cast Aside Its Seafood Business

With a product line that ranges from biscuits to handbags, JSE-listed AVI benefits directly from rising African income levels, and its shares have climbed 412% over the past decade. But its seafood......

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This Growing Nigerian Insurance Stock Now Offers an 11% Dividend Yield

Insurance companies don’t make for great conversation fodder at parties, but few other businesses can match their potential for creating wealth. The Nigerian Stock Exchange is home to one... [[ This is...

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Kenya’s 10 Best Stocks of the Past 10 Years

The Nairobi Securities Exchange had a tough go of it in 2015, but investors have reaped exceptional rewards from long-term investments in stocks ranging from banking to agriculture. Here's a... [[ This...

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Why It’s a Great Time to Buy Kenyan Stocks

African stocks have fallen off many speculators' radar screens. But there are bright spots in the gloom that shrouds the continent's stock markets, and I believe the Nairobi Securities Exchange...

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Kenya’s KCB Bank Dials Up Growth with Mobile Loans

Over the past decade, Kenya has pioneered the convergence of financial services and mobile telephony. And Nairobi-based KCB is now beginning to reap the benefits. The post Kenya’s KCB Bank... [[ This...

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7 Reasons You Should Be Investing in Shares

Investing in shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange offers a host of benefits for the long-term investor. Here's a handful. The post 7 Reasons You Should Be Investing in Shares appeared first on......

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Kenya’s Battered Bank Stocks Look Like Bargains

Kenyan bank stocks were hit hard by the new cap on interest rates, but the resulting selloff left most priced for attractive long-term returns. The post Kenya’s Battered Bank Stocks Look Like... [[...

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How to Begin Investing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange

A quick, easy guide to opening an account to invest in Kenyan stocks. The post How to Begin Investing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange appeared first on Investing in Africa. [[ This is a content...

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Kenya’s Three Top Dividend Stocks

Three Kenyan stocks with high yields, low debt, consistent track record, and the potential for growth. The post Kenya’s Three Top Dividend Stocks appeared first on Investing in Africa. [[ This is a...

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Soaring Wages Make Kenya Airways a Sell

Recent labor disputes demonstrate employees' leverage over KQ's operations and increase doubts about a return to profitability for the East African airline. The post Soaring Wages Make Kenya Airways......

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10 Effective Ways to Pick Better Stocks

How do you pick stocks that are likely to beat the market? When it comes right down to it, the answer is simple. Invest only in stocks that treat you well and let you sleep peacefully at night. Here......

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Here’s the Biggest Threat to Your Kenyan Stock Portfolio

Brokerage commissions and fees are brutal on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Here's how much they impact your return and what you can do to beat them. The post Here’s the Biggest Threat to... [[ This...

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