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Financing Africa’s Future

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. With new episodes released every week, the series provides policymakers, investors, and development partners with

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17:13

Tackling Africa's Debt Challenge

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/09/30

How can African countries manage rising debt pressures while preserving the fiscal space needed for development?In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Kaara Wainaina speaks with Henry Kyeremeh, Lead, Sovereign Debt Advisory at FSD Africa, about sovereign debt management, domestic capital mobilisation and the tools that can help African economies build more sustainable financing frameworks. They explore liability management, debt capacity, domestic capital markets and the importance of

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13:36

Inside Nigeria’s Drive to Deepen Capital Markets

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/09/09

Nigeria’s capital markets are at a pivotal stage, with market reform, liquidity, new investment products and regulatory innovation shaping the next phase of growth.In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Bola Ajomale, Commissioner, Operations at the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria, shares her perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing Nigeria’s investment ecosystem. The conversation explores market liquidity, capital raising, patient capital for SMEs and growth

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30:35

Building a Securities Exchange from Scratch: How...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/08/28

Ethiopia’s capital markets are entering a new phase, with reforms creating opportunities to mobilise domestic capital, deepen financial intermediation and expand access to long-term finance.In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Hana Tehelku, Director General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), discusses the evolution of Ethiopia’s capital markets, regulatory reform, investor confidence and the opportunities ahead for private sector financing and investment. Listen to the full

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26:50

Ethiopia Stock Exchange Story

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/08/19

In Episode 19 of Financing Africa’s Future, Dr. Tilahun Esmael Kassahun, Founding Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), reflects on building Ethiopia’s capital market from the ground up.He discusses the ESX’s progress, growing investor participation, new market opportunities and the role of FSD Africa in supporting Ethiopia’s capital market development. Having since left the ESX, Dr. Kassahun looks back on an exchange that has evolved from an ambitious idea into a

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10:47

Mobilising Ghana's Institutional capital into SME's

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/05/28

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, Hamdiya Ismaila, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Savannah Impact Advisory, sits down with Kaara Wainaina, Senior Manager, Advocacy & Campaigns at FSD Africa, to discuss how domestic capital can be better mobilised towards SMEs and the wider real

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25:58

Reinvigorating the Lusaka Stock Exchange

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/04/28

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 perspective on the forces shaping the market today. From a strong equity rally and improving macroeconomic conditions to growing investor confidence following debt restructuring, the conversation explores what is working and where the deeper constraints remain

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16:00

The Missing Middle in Africa’s Capital Markets

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/04/02

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 institutional capital into infrastructure and other productive sectors. Drawing on InfraCredit’s experience, the conversation explores how credit guarantees and risk-sharing tools are helping to make infrastructure projects more accessible to pension

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17:52

How capital markets are unlocking Zambia’s economic...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/03/12

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 country’s US$200 million green bond programme, the launch of a green finance taxonomy, and efforts to expand investor participation from 3% to 10% of the population. A focused conversation on capital markets development, green finance and unlocking long-term

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17:12

Mobilising Africa’s pension funds to catalyse growth

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/03/05

Africa’s pension funds are playing an increasingly strategic role in capital markets and long-term economic development. With South Africa’s retirement industry managing approximately US$376 billion in assets and APSA now representing 22 African countries, pension reform and supervision are firmly on the agenda.In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Kaara Wainaina speaks with Zareena Camroodien, Chairperson of APSA and Head of Frontline Conduct Supervision at the FSCA South Africa, about

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31:09

Leveraging Africa’s Asset Management Industry for...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/02/17

Africa’s capital markets are evolving and asset managers are central to the next phase of growth. In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Tapologo Motbushi, Chairman of the Pan-African Fund Managers Association (PAFMA) and Portfolio Manager at Allan Gray Botswana, joins Kaara Wainaina of FSD Africa to discuss the future of African asset management. They explore domestic capital mobilisation, pension fund growth, cross-border investment, currency risk management, infrastructure financing and

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21:54

Leveraging Capital Markets for Zambia’s Sustainable...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2026/02/05

Zambia’s capital markets are playing a growing role in driving economic development and sustainable finance.In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, we speak with Nonde Sichilima, Director of Market Supervision and Development at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia, on building trusted capital markets, expanding MSME financing, and mainstreaming green finance. The conversation covers market supervision, investor protection, green bonds, capital market innovation, and the role of

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19:02

Maximising the Impact of Institutional Investors'...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/12/10

Explore the future of Kenya’s investment landscape in this episode of Financing Africa’s Future. We sit down with Fred Mburu, CEO of the Fund Managers Association (FMA) Kenya, to discuss how the fund management industry is shaping deeper, more resilient financial markets.With over two decades of experience, Fred shares insights on strengthening regulatory frameworks, promoting professionalism, and expanding investor education. We also explore the challenges and opportunities in Kenya’s financial

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16:04

Scaling insurance to close the protection gap in Africa

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/11/27

Only one in ten African households has insurance, but innovation is rapidly changing that reality. In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, we sit down with Elias Omondi, Principal for Innovation for Resilience at FSD Africa, to explore how new models are expanding coverage and strengthening financial resilience across the continent.From microinsurance and parametric climate products to regulatory sandboxes, insurtech acceleration and the pioneering BimaLab programme, Elias unpacks the

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19:39

FSD Africa driving sustainable finance in Africa

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/11/13

How can finance accelerate Africa’s transition to a sustainable, climate-resilient future?In this episode, Cecilia Bjerborn Murai, Principal for Sustainable & Green Finance at FSD Africa, unpacks how innovative tools like green bonds, blended finance and nature-based investments are helping mobilise capital for impact. Discover how sustainable finance is driving inclusive growth, supporting climate adaptation and reshaping Africa’s investment landscape. 🎧 Subscribe to Financing Africa’s Future

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18:57

FSD Africa Investments driving capital in Africa

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/11/05

Africa’s path to prosperity depends not only on attracting investment but on rethinking how finance itself works. In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, we sit down with Amos Gachuiri, Head of Investments at FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), to explore how catalytic finance is helping to reshape the continent’s economic future.FSDAi, the investment arm of FSD Africa, deploys risk-bearing and patient capital to financial institutions and funds that can unlock sustainable, inclusive growth. From

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18:11

Direct Air Carbon Capture in Africa

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/10/24

Can Africa lead the global race to reverse climate change? In this episode of The Financing Africa’s Future Podcast, we speak with Martin Freimüller, CEO and Co-Founder of Octavia Carbon, Africa’s first Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC) company, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Octavia Carbon is pioneering technology that removes carbon dioxide directly from the air, using renewable energy and Kenya’s unique volcanic geology for permanent CO₂ storage. While Direct Air Carbon Capture is one of the most

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20:39

Improving carbon markets in Africa

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/10/15

The global carbon markets are projected to hit US$1.2 trillion by 2029. The key question is Africa ready to tap into this emerging and promising climate finance tool for her greener transition? In this episode of The Financing Africa’s Future Podcast, Kaara Wainaina, Ag. Director Strategic Communications, FSD Africa speaks with Bianca Gichangi, Regional Lead for Africa at the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI). Together, they unpack how high-integrity voluntary carbon markets can

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8:15

Transforming Africa's Financial Markets

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, Joy Kendi, Associate, Programmes, Financial Markets at FSD Africa, joins Kaara Wainaina, Acting Director of Strategic Communications, for an insightful conversation on the future of Africa’s financial markets. Joy highlights how FSD Africa’s programme work is helping to strengthen African capital markets, broaden access to finance, and ensure that markets are more inclusive and sustainable. She also discusses the role of innovation,

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17:42

Financial markets that meet Africa’s needs

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/09/25

In this episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, we are joined by Jemima Gathumi, Lead, Programmes, Financial Markets at FSD Africa, for an in-depth discussion on the future of African finance. Jemima explores how well-designed programmes and strategic partnerships are strengthening African capital markets, unlocking investment opportunities, and ensuring that financial systems work for businesses and communities across the continent. She also highlights the growing importance of

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14:01

The Role of Policy Reform in Deepening African...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/09/21

In this episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, we explore the critical role of policy reform in strengthening Africa’s financial markets.Mary Njuguna, Principal, Capital Markets (Policy & Regulation) at FSD Africa, shares her insights on how effective policy and regulatory frameworks can help deepen markets, attract investment and create systems that are both inclusive and resilient. She reflects on the progress achieved so far, the barriers that continue to hold markets back and the

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