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NUBUKE INVESTMENTS LLP
AFRICA: THE CASE FOR INVESTING
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Africa in PerspectiveAfrica is the second largest continent in the world with 54 countries. Despite this fact, people often underestimatequite how large Africa is, sowe figured we’d put it inperspective by transposingas many of the world’s othercountries over it as we could.As you can see, Africa is largerthan China, the USA, WesternEurope, India, Argentina andthe British Isles... combined!
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AN AFRICAN SUMMARY
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DEMOGRAPHIC ADVANTAGE
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Source: Africa Confidential
Africa in the 1980s saw a little under 500 million people residing in the continent. This year the number is estimated to reach just over 1 billion and by 2040 this number should reach 2 billion.
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AFRICA IS THE FUTURE
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Working age population (% of total population) 1950-2050
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Africa’s working population is set to steadily increase compared to the decline expected from the rest of the continents.
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AFRICA IS ON ITS WAY....
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Share of population by region, 2010, %
1,219 8301,3511,032 594 349100% (millions of people) =
Number of cities with ≥1 million people
48 52 109 52 63 48
Source: United Nations; Mckinsey Global Institute analysis
Africa is nearly as urbanised as China and has as many cities with one million people as Europe.
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AFRICA’S GROWTH IS RISING
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Source: African Poverty is Falling…Much Faster than you think!Pinkovskiy, Sala-i-Martin
$1/Day poverty and growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1970-2006
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AFRICA’S GROWTH IS RISING
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Africa’s GDP is on the rise at a similar rate to the rest of the world.
Source: IMF
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AFRICA’S GROWTH IS RISING
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Rank CountryCumulative Economic Growth
2001-2010, %
1 Equatorial Guinea 324
2 Azerbaijan 262
3 Turkmenistan 248
4 Qatar 206
5 Angola 190
6 Myanmar 164
7 China 157
8 Sierra Leone 147
9 Bhutan 129
10 Nigeria 119
11 Chad 113
12 Armenia 109
13 Mozambique 108
14 Ethiopia 108
15 Cambodia 107
16 Uganda 105
17 Tajikistan 104
18 Kazakhstan 104
19 India 98
20 Vietnam 97
21 Rwanda 94
22 Sudan 92
23 Tanzania 92
24 Uzbekistan 91
25 Belarus 90
Africa had 11 of the 25 fastest growing economies in the last ten years.
Source: IMF
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STILL RISING...
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Africa have 12 of the 25 fastest growing economies in the next five years.
Rank CountryCumulative Economic Growth
2010-2014, %1 Liberia 67.7
2 Turkmenistan 59.1
3 China 58.0
4 Mongolia 55.8
5 Ghana 52.4
6 Qatar 48.1
7 Timor-Leste, Dem. Rep of 44.7
8 Ethiopia 43.7
9 India 43.4
10 Botswana 43.1
11 Mauritania 429
12 Angola 41.2
13 Tanzania 40.0
14 Congo, Democratic Republic of 397
15 Uganda 38.6
16 Niger 38.3
17 Libya 38.1
18 Bhutan 37.2
19 Uzbekistan 37.0
20 Vietnam 36.2
21 Djibouti 35.6
22 Bangladesh 34.8
23 Mozambique 34.3
24 Panama 34.2
25 Cambodia 34.1 Source: IMF
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NOT JUST A COMMODITY STORY
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¹In 2005 dollars.²Government spending from resource-generated revenue contributed an additional eight percentage points.³Education, health, household services, and social servicesSource: McKinsey Global Institute analysis
Africa’s growth is spread across an array of sectors.
Sector share of change in real GDP, 2002-07 100% = $235 billion¹
Resources²
Wholesale and retail
Agriculture
Transport, telecommunications
Manufacturing
Financial intermediation
Public administration
Construction
Real estate, business services
Tourism
Utilities
Other Services³
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AN EMERGING MIDDLE INCOME
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Africa’s growth is in part due to increased private consumption.
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DEBT REPAYMENT DECREASING ...
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Commodities boom fuelled interest in Africa
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External Debt as % of GDP, SSA
Source: IMF
Africa’s growth is reflected in their debt release and commodities boom which has increased their attractiveness as an investment continent.
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ROBUST FISCAL POLICY
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Gross National Savings as % of GDP
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Source: IMF
Africa’s growth has come a long way as their average inflation and fiscal policy have noticeably improved since the 1990s.
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Country Profiles
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NIGERIA
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They have a large consumer market
Strong trade links with other West African countries
They are the second biggest economy in sub-Saharan Africa
The banking industry is undergoing positive restructuring
There is ongoing liberalisation
Availability of generous annual capital allowances
Opportunities in agriculture, energy and financial services are available
Reasons to Invest...Population: 155mn
GDP: $165bn
Debt: 3.0%
Current President Goodluck Jonathan is going for presidency in the 2011 elections, which gives Nigeria the opportunity to finish off the economic reforms necessary to transform the economy.
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GHANA
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Government spending is decreasing
Inflation is slowing
Ghana is one of the best governed African nations
The economy is stable
The discovery of oil will in no doubt help increase the country's economic growth
The World Bank rated Ghana the best place in West Africa for doing business in 2009
Reasons to Invest...Population: 23.8mn
GDP: $14.8bn
Debt: 34.2%
The two main parties- the NDC and NPP- will hold congresses; the economy will slowly recover with more public investment programmes and the start-up of commercial production from the Jubilee oil field.
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CÔTE D’IVORE
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They have a skilled workforce
They have a favourable climate for agriculture
Encouraging investment incentives are available
The government is working towards a more transparent and competitive economic environment
There are opportunities within the energy sector
Reasons to Invest...Population: 21.1mn
GDP: $22.9bn
Debt: 34.2%
National elections held later this year between President Laurent Gbagbo and the allied opposition Henri Konan Bédié and Alassane Dramane Ouattara, will see the country enter into peaceful stability.
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MOROCCO
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A favourable legal framework is available
They have a young, trained, educated, low cost workforce
They are in a strategic position due to close proximity to Europe
A stable macro-economic framework is present
Policies for structural reform and economic liberalisation are in place
The transportation system is developing
Opportunities can be found within electronics, machinery, and tourism, and equipment and machinery
Reasons to Invest...Population: 32.0mn
GDP: $90.8bn
Debt: 21.9%
The new Parti Authenticité et Modernité, with close ties to King Mohamed VI’s government, will increasingly challenge the position of the conservative nationalist Istiqal party as the dominant party in the ruling coalition.
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TUNISIA
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There is a large consumer market
The banking industry is undergoing positive restructuring
A skilled labour force is accessible
Positive investment incentives are present
There is close proximity to European countries
The cost of living is low
Reasons to Invest...Population: 10.3mn
GDP: $40.0bn
Debt: 52.8%
Economic efficiency and political repression helped 73-year-old President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali win a fifth term in October. His government will boost the economy but unemployment will stay dangerously high.
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EGYPT
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They are in a strategic location as they are close to Asia and Europe
Low cost qualified labour force is available
There is a reduced customs duty
They have a high performing stock market
Economic and political stability is present
They have a highly developed infrastructure
They offer preferential access to the key global markets
The country has a diversified economy
They have a large consumer market
Reasons to Invest...Population: 83.0mn
GDP: $188bn
Debt: 16.8%
The 81- year- old President Hosni Mubarak is expected to stand down prior to the scheduled election in 2011. His banker son Gamal, who is already chairman of the NDP, is the favoured successor.
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KENYA
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The country has a stable pro-investment government
They have business friendly regulatory reforms
The social and physical infrastructure is developed
The foreign and local private sector are well established
A range of tax treaties, protection agreements and investment promotions are available
Reasons to Invest...Population: 38.6mn
GDP: $30.2bn
Debt: 23.4%
President Mwai Kibaki’s and Premier Raila Odinga’s parties have passed the constitutional reforms and with East Africa Community Integration almost completed, Kenya stands poised to continue to position itself as the service power house of the region.
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UGANDA
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They are in a strategic location as they are framed with resource rich and economically important countries
They boast a stable and predictable political and macro-economic economy
A liberal economic regime is present
They have a strong natural resource base
A developed basic infrastructure is present
Government is committed to the private sector
Low costs and high quality labour are available
Protected investments due to laws and international conventions
Opportunities are present in a range of sectors from tourism to manufacturing to agriculture
Reasons to Invest...Population: 32.7mn
GDP: $15.7bn
Debt: 14.7%
President Yoweri Museveni will start his campaign for the 2011 elections with a national tour this year, as he faces a more coherent opposition and will have to fight for the support of the influential Baganda people.
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ANGOLA
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They have a favourable environment for industrial and farming parks
They are a resource rich economy
Attractive government incentives are available
Economic, military and political stability is present
They have a fast growing economy
They have a stabilised inflation rate
Barriers to entry have dramatically been reduced
There are plans to open the Angolan Stock Market in 2011
Reasons to Invest...Population: 18.5mn
GDP: $69.7bn
Debt: 12.2%
President José Eduardo dos Santos has delayed presidential elections until at least 2012 while his ruling MPLA crafts a new constitution and waits for new oil fields to come on stream and fund more reconstruction projects.
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BOTSWANA
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There is macro-economic stability
A democratic and stable government is present
The country is peaceful
There is a low tax regime
An educated workforce is in place
There are encouraging customs incentives available
There is a supportive business environment present
There is a diverse range of investment opportunities from manufacturing leather to tourism and textiles
Reasons to Invest...Population: 2.0mn
GDP: $10.8bn
Debt: 12.4%
Newly elected President Ian Khama and the ruling BDP are confident of reviving growth and keeping a tight lid on the local politics.
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SOUTH AFRICA
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Macro-economic stability is present
There have been tax and customs reductions
There is market potential
They have a high performing stock market
There are hardly any restrictions on FDI
Encouraging investment incentives are available
Opportunities can be found within the retail and tourism sector
Reasons to Invest...Population: 50.1mn
GDP: $227bn
Debt: 1.8%
Hosting the 2010 World Cup gave President Jacob Zuma’s government a chance to showcase the country and change perceptions of Africa. His economic team are currently under pressure to boost housing and education budgets.
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MAURITIUS
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There is a very low tax regime
Positive economic reforms are in place
Ranked second among the 33 small island developing states, for ease of doing business in 2009 by the World Bank
They have a convenient time zone for business
There is political stability
They are economically resilient as they had growth during the crisis
Ranked 1st in the 2010 economic freedom index out of 46 countries in the Sub-Saharan African region
Opportunities can be found in property development, telecommunications, and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals
Reasons to Invest...Population: 1.3mn
GDP: $9.2bn
Debt: 9.5%
In 2010 national elections, Premier Navin Ramgoolam and his Labour Party formed a coalition with his major opponent of the MSM and now rule as a coalition government. The African Union considered this election “free and transparent”.
Facts
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Market Information
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NIGERIA
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Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
Nigeria Naira 154.51 149.85 149.77 210.66 219.38 206.53
Market Regulation
Short Selling Permitted
Stock Borrowing Permitted
Disclosure Limits The dealing broker is required to disclose ownership at 5% of the shares in issue of any quoted company.
Foreign Ownership Limits
None
Failed Trades Brokers are obliged to verify that a long position is available before trading. Securities are moved from a custody to a trading account for executions. Due to these tight controls, failed trades are very rare.
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
Nigeria NIG ALSI 24,206.5 1.83 5.01 16.23 28,029.8 20,438.9
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
Nigeria 152.66 -0.99 1.24 -2.07
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
Nigeria 0.82 6.32 13.82 12,766 38,432
NIGERIA
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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GHANA
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Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
Ghana Cedi 1.43 1.45 1.43 1.94 2.12 1.97
Source: Bloomberg
Market Regulation
Short Selling Not permitted
Stock Borrowing Not permitted
Disclosure Limits Investors are required to disclose once 5% ownership has been reached. Thereafter, investors are required to disclose for every 5% ownership increase. If an investor makes 15% purchase of a non banking stock, he must declare his intentions as to whether he intends to takeover the company. At 30%, a mandatory takeover is triggered. Any investor who intends to buy 10% or more of a listed bank must seek approval from the Bank of Ghana.
Foreign Ownership Limits
None
Failed Trades Brokers unable to settle trades on due settlement date must inform the GSE who then has the power to buy in or on behalf of the member. The defaulting broker must pay the GSE within 24 hours of notifying the buy-in. The broker at fault is fined twice the commission he would have received on the original transaction. Any buy-in cost is also passed to the defaulting broker.
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
Ghana GSE ALSI
6,831.8 2.12 -0.06 22.60 7,185.1 5,237.3
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
Ghana 1.44 -0.70 -0.64 -0.23
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
Ghana 1.41 -0.70 22.32 146.4 4,755
GHANA
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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CÔTE D’IVORE
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Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
Côted’Ivoire
CFA Franc
481.03 448.03 471.37 655.84 656.07 650.01
Market Regulation
Short Selling Not permitted
Stock Borrowing Not permitted
Disclosure Limits Any increase or decrease in the participation in the capital of a listed company must be disclosed to the market via the BVRM, when the following rates are reached: 10%, 20%, 33.33%, 50% and 66.66%.
Foreign Ownership Limits
None
Failed Trades Should a trade fail the DC/BR suspends the defaulting member and uses the Guarantee Fund which will be reimbursed by the failing broker with fees incurred.
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
BRVM IC Comp 149.0 0.21 0.93 12.87 155.6 129.9
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
BRVM 473.55 -0.20 1.93 -3.40
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
BRVM 0.01 2.87 9.03 202.8 6,718
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Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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MOROCCO
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Exchange rates
Country Currency
Morocco Dirham
Market Regulation
Short Selling Not permitted
Stock Borrowing Not permitted
Disclosure Limits Disclosure triggers are 5%, 10%, 20%, 33.33%, 50% or 66.66% of the capital or voting rights of a listed company, registered in Morocco. If these limits are reached, the Company it applies to needs to be informed, as does the Stock Market Council of Ethics (CDVM) and the SBVC, within 5 business days.
Foreign Ownership Limits
None
Failed Trades For failed securities, a buy-in is initiated 7 days after due settlement. For failed cash, the Stock Exchange will sell 2 days after due settlement date. In both cases the defaulting broker will incur costs and penalties.
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
Morocco MORALSI 11,836.2 -0.22 -0.51 13.33 12,457.6 9,997.6
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
Morocco 8.11 -0.35 1.46 -2.64
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
Morocco -0.57 0.95 10.35 9,548 65,615
MOROCCO
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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TUNISIA
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Exchange rates
Country Currency
Tunisia Dinar
Market Regulation
Short Selling Not permitted
Stock Borrowing Not permitted
Disclosure Limits None
Foreign Ownership Limits
Except the retail sector, foreign investment in equities of Tunisian companies is allowed up to 50% with no prior authorisation. Otherwise, the foreign investment in equities needs permission from the Superior Investment Council (CSI).
Failed Trades If a trade fails the market Guarantee Fund intervenes to settle
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
Tunisia Tunis 5,464.4 -1.08 -3.82 27.32 5,681.4 4,021.1
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
Tunisia 1.39 -0.13 1.79 -5.09
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
Tunisia -1.21 -2.10 20.84 5,434 11,343
TUNISIA
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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EGYPT
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Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
Egypt Pound 5.70 5.50 5.55 7.78 8.05 7.66
Market Regulation
Short Selling Not permitted
Stock Borrowing Not Permitted
Disclosure Limits Investors that own more than 5% of a company’s shares are required to immediately notify the CMA and the EGX of their holdings, in addition to any new buy trade that increase their holdings further, within two days of buying.
Foreign Ownership Limits
No FOL on all listed stocks, except Sharm Dreams Co for Tourism Investment (SDTI), Sinai Cement (SCEM), Export and Development Bank (EXPA), Abou Khier Fertilizers and Chemicals Industry (ABUK)
Failed Trades As per the market rules a buy in should take place at T+5. However the market practice now has been changed as the depository(MCSD) settles the failed sale trades by lending the securities to the seller (without fees) to get the trades settled, preventing a buy-in.
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
Egypt** EGX 30 6,804.6 -0.27 2.57 9.60 7,603.0 5,850.4
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
Egypt 5.69 0.00 0.17 -3.68
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
Egypt -0.27 2.74 5.56 128,238 50,134
EGYPT
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective index*Note that Egypt consists only of the EGx30 and EGX 70 constituentsSource: African Alliance
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KENYA
Page 40Source: Bloomberg
Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
Kenya Shilling 80.75 74.55 77.24 110.09 109.14 106.35
Market Regulation
Short Selling Not permitted
Stock Borrowing Not permitted
Disclosure Limits 25%
Foreign Ownership Limits
25% of the issued share capital of a listed company is reserved for the resident investors whilst the balance becomes a free float for all class of investors.
Failed Trades If a trade fails on T+2, the broker is considered in default and a buy-in notice is prepared by NSE on T+2. The NSE executes a buy-in at T+4 and a failure penalty is applied to the defaulting broker.
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
Kenya NSE 20 4,611.4 -0.19 -0.40 42.00 4,674.3 2,961.0
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
Kenya 80.50 0.25 0.31 -5.78
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
Kenya 0.06 -0.09 33.80 2,332.6 14,499
KENYA
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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UGANDA
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Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
Uganda Shilling 2 243.00 1 922.00 2 030.38 3 058.11 2 813.81 2 794.12
Market Regulation
Short Selling Not permitted
Stock Borrowing Not permitted
Disclosure Limits Ownership of banks cannot exceed 5% without Central Bank’s approval
Foreign Ownership Limits
None
Failed Trades USE rules make provisions for the exchange to institute a buy-in against the defaulting broker.
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
Uganda USE ALSI 1,144.2 0.91 2.35 56.19 1,144.2 689.7
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
Uganda 2,255 -0.09 -0.53 -15.74
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
Uganda 0.82 1.80 31.60 201.1 836
UGANDA
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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ANGOLA
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Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
Angola Kwanza 91.80 77.81 79.18 125.16 113.91 109.37
The government has announced plans to fast track the opening of the Stock Exchange.
The Angolan Stock Exchange (BVA) will be located in Luanda, the political and economic capital of Angola.
There are predications that it will be the third largest stock exchange in sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa and Nigeria.
According to António Cruz Lima, the Angolan Industry Ministry's coordinator of the Centre for Capital Markets, the initial capitalisation is expected at more than US$ 6 billion.
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BOTSWANA
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Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
Botswana Pula 6.60 6.58 7.15 9.00 9.63 9.83
Market Regulation
Short Selling Not permitted
Stock Borrowing Not permitted
Disclosure Limits None
Foreign Ownership Limits
None
Failed Trades BSE impose penalties if a trade fails
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
Botswana BSE DCI 7,426.0 -0.07 0.44 2.54 7,702.0 6,987.8
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
Botswana 6.51 0.39 1.32 2.27
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
Botswana 0.33 1.77 4.87 1,170.8 4,630
BOTSWANA
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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SOUTH AFRICA
Page 47Source: Bloomberg
Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
SouthAfrica
Rand 6.69 7.51 8.42 9.13 10.99 11.67
Market Regulation
Short Selling Permitted, as long as you arrange to borrow the stock
Stock Borrowing Permitted
Disclosure Limits Buy-backs have to disclose when they reach 3%. Additionally, if ownership reaches 35%, this would need to be declared and a tender offer for minorities would be triggered.
Foreign Ownership Limits
None
Failed Trades The JSE Settlement Authority will act to match failed trades against opposite transactions in the market.
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
South Africa JSE ALSI 29,747.1 0.33 0.99 7.52 29,747.1 25,630.2
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
South Africa 6.86 -0.03 1.83 7.63
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
South Africa 0.30 2.84 15.73 1,763,950 714,855
SOUTH AFRICA
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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MAURITIUS
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Exchange rates Against USD Against Euro
Country Currency September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
September 2010
Month-end
September 2009
Month-end
2009 Average
Mauritius Rupee 30.01 30.50 31.92 40.92 33.65 43.89
Market Regulation
Short Selling Not permitted
Stock Borrowing Permitted
Disclosure Limits 5%
Foreign Ownership Limits
Only if holding more than 15% in a sugar company.
Failed Trades If the security fails a buy-in will be initiated with the defaulting broker having to put up 50% of the value of the transaction, to be used to compensate the buyers who will be paid an amount equal to 50% of the difference between the price originally paid and the price at which the stock was subsequently sold. A further 15% will be paid on undelivered stock after 5 trading sessions since initiation of the buy-in.
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Country Index Index Level
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
1 Year High
1 Year Low
Mauritius SEMDEX 1,802.6 0.45 2.37 8.53 1,802.6 1,591.2
Country FX-Rateper USD
1 Day %Chg
MTD %Chg
YTD %Chg
Mauritius 29.90 -0.35 0.36 1.49
Dollar Return (%chg)
Country 1 Day MTD YTD Trade USD’000
Mkt Cap USDm*
Mauritius 0.10 2.74 10.15 690.6 5,160
MAURITIUS
Market Information:
11 Oct 2010
*USD market cap is that of the whole market, not the respective indexSource: African Alliance
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