Africa Market Update

Trends in 2025 and Opportunities Shaping 2026

12 Dec 2025

In this episode of Jersey Heard, Jersey Finance’s Director for the Middle East, Africa and India, Faizal Bhana, is joined by Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, Market Development Consultant for Africa, to provide an update on market developments across East and South Africa.

Building on our Africa market updates from February and June, the conversation reflects on changes since our events earlier in the year and highlights the key trends, from the evolution of private wealth and family businesses to developments in funds, tokenisation and the expanding Middle East–Africa corridor, offering a clear view of the opportunities set to define 2026.

Listen to the full episode for expert insights into Africa’s evolving markets and the role of Jersey in supporting cross-border investment.

 

Faizal Bhana
Faizal BhanaDirector – Middle East, Africa and India, Jersey Finance
Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa
Dr Rufaro NyakatawaMarket Development Consultant – Africa, Jersey Finance