Africa Matters

Meet the Woman Leading Africa’s Largest Stock Market, Valued at Nearly R20 Trillion

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Dr. Leila Fourie has been at the helm of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) for five years, steering Africa’s largest stock market through challenging times. Appointed CEO on October 1, 2019, Fourie brings nearly 30 years of experience to her role, overseeing a market with an all-share capitalization close to R20 trillion. A Trailblazing…

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Can Africa fund its economic development? Business Africa

Story by Nadia Colombe Gbane In this week’s episode of Business Africa, Can Africa fund its economic development? Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with political instability, climate change, and the urgent need for economic development. With a youthful population, the continent is becoming an attractive consumer market, drawing attention from supply chains worldwide. Amid these issues, one…

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