African Markets Conference 2025
Welcome to the Africa Markets Conference 2025, a pivotal gathering for shaping the continent's economic future. As Africa stands on the brink of accelerated infrastructure development, urbanisation, and industrialisation, this conference brings together global and African investors, risk leaders, policymakers, and regulators.
Over the course of the event, we will explore how to mobilise capital flows—both local and international—to meet Africa's structural needs and drive sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to forge meaningful partnerships, foster innovation, and build a shared investment vision for the decade ahead.
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Dive into our engaging discussions and expert insights, designed to inspire and inform.
Day 1

Panel 5
Is there more required? Strategically leveraging emerging market learnings to enhance Africa’s development.
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Speakers and Moderators
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Panelists







Ms Jinny Yan
ICBCS Managing Director, Chief China Economist China Markets Strategy, Global Markets FIC

Mr. Aadil Cajee
Head of Energy and Infrastructure Finance, Investment Banking, Standard Bank South Africa




Mr. Junaid Kamal Ahmad
Vice President, Operations at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), World Bank Group (WBG).



Ms. Thea Fourie
Head of Sub-Saharan Africa, Global Insights and Analysis, Economics & Country Risk, S&P Global





Mr. Marcel Brühwiler
Manager, Infrastructure Investment, Southern Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC)



Mr. Clay Lowery
Executive Vice President, Research and Policy at the Institute of International Finance (IIF)


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