Mauritius’ financial services index grew 3% in April, supported by cross-border fintech adoption. Investing in Africa’s tech finance space offers an attractive blend of scalability and regulatory support. Next year's tournament in Morocco was set to have 12 competing sides, and qualifying for the finals has already reached the second and final round. Tau said the government's role would be to support these companies in reaching full production capability, which would not only strengthen South Africa's industrial base but also position the country as a manufacturing hub for the continent. Ethiopia’s planned stock exchange launch is sparking speculative investing in Africa, with private equity positioning for entry. Early data show sustained investor interest in agribusiness and manufacturing sectors.