Do you see how we implode like Arsenal FC in April after the breakdown of a relationship or marriage and the death of a spouse? Zambian man is like an Airbus on autopilot once home comforts become familiar. This is underlined by his failure to flourish in the aftermath of romantic routine. Suddenly, you have […]
2023YE Assessment of Zambia’s Top Banks
Let us assess the top banks for FY2023 using different financial metrics, considering that these results reflect last year’s performance and the landscape has shifted since then. 1. By Revenue/Market Share: Top performer: Zanaco Zanaco dominated in revenue, capturing 22.29% of the market share, followed by ABSA at 17.00% and Stanbic at 16.08%. Zanaco also […]
Zambia’s De-dollarisation Strategy: A Comprehensive Economic Analysis
DEAN ONYAMBU Zambia’s decision to implement de-dollarisation—reducing reliance on the US dollar in domestic transactions—marks a bold move to stabilize the kwacha and strengthen the efficacy of its monetary policy. Critics often cite failed attempts in countries like Venezuela and Zimbabwe, but these critiques overlook deeper economic contexts and policy missteps. By adopting a structured, gradual […]
Unlocking Financing for African Mining Projects: Progress, Opportunities, and the Copper Investment Thesis
By: Pangaea Metals & Mining Team Introduction Unlocking financing for African mining projects is crucial to capitalising on the continent’s immense mineral wealth. Despite producing 30% of the world’s minerals, Africa receives only 5% of global capital investment in mining. The shift from traditional merchant bank financing due to Basel III (BIII) regulations has created […]
European Megafunds
(from Pitchbook see: “Time to Close” & the Importance of IR teams) Author: Tshepo Magagane – Executive Are they as important as Investing Teams – an argument to be made there?!? Specifically, time between funds has decreased, going from a median of 5.4 years for the 2013-2015 period to 3.3 years for the 2022-2024 period […]
When A Man Starts Seeing Someone
One of these days, when you’re watching Arsenal Football Club torture its fans with hope, enjoying a drink with your friends … tell them you’ve started seeing someone. Who is she? Where did you meet? How did this happen? So, what will happen to your current family? Are you ready to abandon it all? You’ll […]
EU Africa strategic Partnerships
Author: Tshepo Magagane Firstly, I won’t fault the EU in Brussels (and in other cities), but agreements without Capital mean nothing! I repeat, no fault on the EU side – they really get it! But at the implementation level, there are huge problems—you still have too many people who view Africa through an 80s lens! And when […]
Know who will bury you alive
When your casket is mounted and wheeled into the church, your family and friends seated in the pews will turn to welcome you for that final farewell. There will be men who were closest to you wheeling your casket. A friend, a brother, a cousin, a son or nephew and then people will see one […]
Beyond The First Step
Credit to: Chabala Sunkutu – Senior Analyst Pangaea Securities It is a well-known conundrum that Zambia’s economy is heavily dependent on copper production and export. Once a middle-income country, Zambia has been sliding towards poverty since the 70s when copper prices declined on the world market. Albeit, current high prices of copper on the international […]
Beyond the Grind: Harnessing the Power of Networking
Author: Ceaser Siwale – Chief Executive In the fast-paced world of modern careers, the common belief that hard work alone is the key to success is deeply ingrained in many young professionals. The mantra, “This is the time to grind,” often resonates strongly with those in their 20s, driving them to focus intensely on their […]