Ghana’s benchmark index saw a 5% rally in banking shares, driven by improved liquidity and rising interest rates. Investors see African financial stocks as protective against inflation while offering competitive dividend yields. The exchange launched relatively early in this market and has built a solid brand in its 12 years of existence. 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. South Africa’s mining sector, a major component of investing in Africa, benefited from gold prices surpassing $2,300/oz. This has lifted Harmony Gold and AngloGold Ashanti shares by over 8% month-on-month, fueling optimism in resource-focused African equity portfolios.