Past Events
Date: 10 December 2023
Financial Markets Indaba in partnership with Business Weekly are co-hosting the annual Capital Markets Awards.
The Awards ceremony is a landmark recognition programme to benchmark institutional and individual achievement and performance in the markets & exchanges landscape of Zimbabwe’s Financial Sector.
The prestigious annual awards programme’s goal is to recognise excellence in those institutions and individuals that have demonstrated a superior business strategy based on strong underlying fundamentals.
Nigeria, Abuja - 31 October 2023
Financial Markets Indaba are conference partners at The African Natural Resource & Energy Investment Summit taking place at the International Conference Centre in Abuja from 31 October to 2nd of November 2023.
The Summit which is in its second year is being organised under the auspices of the Federal Government of Nigeria with support from the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel, Federal Ministry of Power, Federal Ministry of Petroleum, Federal Ministry of Environment and the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Summit will convene the African mining, finance, power/energy, oil & gas sectors to chart a way forward for the development of natural resource & energy projects in a sustainable and climate friendly manner.
Harare - 27 September 2023
Financial Markets Indaba In Partnership With Business Weekly
Capital Markets – High Schools Quiz
The Quiz competition has been endorsed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education- MopseZim. The programme offers a unique & exciting way to motivate, inspire, encourage & reward Secondary & High School scholars in their quest for knowledge.
The Quiz fosters a generation that is conscious of the importance of savings, financial literacy & capital markets. Content will be categorised as Capital Markets basic general knowledge and will be derived mostly from –
Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe Investment 101 Handbook
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Investor 101 Guide
London: 20-21 April 2023
Financial Markets Indaba is hosting the Zimbabwe Capital Markets Conference in Cape Town on the 20th February and in Johannesburg from the 22nd and 23rd of February 2024
The aim of the Zimbabwe Capital Markets Conference is to highlight and recognise the important role played by capital markets in economic development and preservation and growth of households’ savings. The conference also focuses on opportunities available in different sectors outlining the opportunities for diaspora, institutional investors and investment firms to allocate capital in different asset classes. Finally, it serves as an opportunity to demystify complexities and myths that surround participating in financial markets while encouraging individuals to participate on local markets including stock exchanges.
Harare - 28 April 2023
Financial Markets Indaba hosted the Women in Financial Markets Conference in Harare themed: Leadership, Representation and Gender Equality. The purpose of the Conference was to offer professional development sessions, practice management discussions and networking opportunities. The speakers discussed varying aspects of leadership, entrepreneurship & achieving success in traditionally male-dominated fields. The aim of the conference was to provide female associates an opportunity to cultivate and deepen relationships with leadership and with female colleagues across Zimbabwe’s financial and capital markets sector.
FMI – Harare 30 June 2016
An all day panel discussion conference with 5 panels and over 25 influencers & decision makers as speakers! 30 June, at Meikles Hotel, Harare; Come and Network with over 200 decision makers in investment markets involved in investing in Zimbabwe.
FMI – Johannesburg 27 October 2016
An all day panel discussion conference with 5 panels and over 25 influencers & decision makers as speakers! 27 October, at The Hilton in Sandton; Come and Network with over 200 decision makers in investment markets involved in investing in Zimbabwe.
FMI – Harare 18 and 19 May 2017
Investment conference in Harare profiling the investment potential of Zimbabwe and Africa. Panelists and Attendees contributed to the powerful discussions which ranged from infrastructure development, industry, banking, mining, tourism, and the telcom industry amongst other topics that were part of the formal discourse, where ideas were exchanged by the captain’s of industry, with submissions and conversations mainly based on the future of Zimbabwe’s economy.
FMI – London 1 September 2017
The fourth edition of the Financial Markets Indaba will be at the Thomson Reuters Building in London on the 1st of September. For more than a decade Zimbabwe has been portrayed as a “long game” but the “waiting” fatigue has investors asking – “how long is the ‘long play’?” Over one day, London’s inaugural Financial Markets Indaba is expected to be a window into two important worlds. The world of foreign capital providers and that of capital allocators and operators in Zimbabwe.
Engage with Capital Providers, Allocators, Advisory Firms, and Fund managers.
FMI – Johannesburg 1 March 2018
“Zimbabwe – Beyond the Headlines”. That is the theme of the 5th Edition of the series of business dialogues focused on creating conversations around financial markets under Zimbabwe’s new political dispensation. Engage with Capital Providers, Allocators, Advisory Firms, and Fund managers.
FMI – London 8 June 2018
Financial Markets Indaba will be facilitating B2B Executive Meetings and a Cocktail Reception on behalf of the Municipality of eThekwini (Durban).
Themed : DURBAN KWAZULU-NATAL INVESTMENT DAY : LONDON, the Business Forum will be held at the Gloucester Millennium Hotel, Kensington, London on the 8th of June 2018.
Led by Her Worship, The Mayor of Durban, Ms Zandile Gumede, the high powered Investment Delegation includes 20 major Project developers, Infrastructure promoters and Companies from the City of Durban. Investment projects and opportunities worth more than £6Billion will be the subject of investor engagements. The delegation will represent Infrastructure, Property, Hospitality, Tourism and the Logistics sectors. Her Worship, Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Ms Zandile Gumede is being accompanied by her Executive Team and a strong Business Delegation comprising some of the largest infrastructure and property developers in KZN Province. On Friday 8 June, Her Worship will be hosting a Cocktail Reception starting at 17:30hrs at the Gloucester Millennium Hotel in London.
FMI – London 8 October 2018
Financial Markets Indaba in Partnership with Thomson Reuters and Norton Rose Fulbright hosted the Minister of Mines and Mining Development Honourable Winston Chitando at an Investment Roundtable at the Thomson Reuters Building in Canary Wharf, London. He was accompanied by Deputy Ambassador for Zimbabwe to United Kingdom Honourable Cecil Chinenere.
Working with the parent company, Emergent Capital Management, Financial Markets Indaba has a keen interest in Zimbabwe’s mining sector which presents compelling investment potential.
Financial Markets Indaba is the most comprehensive Investment Platform to meet Key Decision makers in Africa’s Capital Markets. Our Conferences, B2B and Roundtable Meetings are the most co-effective ways to secure deals with Investors, Project Promoters and Partners.
FMI – Harare 28- 30 November 2018
Financial Markets Indaba is proud to announce the 8th Innovation Africa Summit taking place in Zimbabwe on the 28th-30th of November 2018, under the official patronage of the Government of Zimbabwe led by the Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education.
Innovation Africa 2018 is firmly established as the continent’s number one high level ministerial forum where industry partners enjoy pre-scheduled meetings and committed engagement with ministers and senior government officials from over 40 countries. It is Africa’s “must go to” event for education, innovation and ICT. Leading industry partners agree that Innovation Africa is the most productive and enjoyable experience of all events, which emphasises the quality of the audience and high level status of decision-making participants.
Financial Markets Indaba (FMI) is the conference partner for the Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education at the Innovation Africa Conference.
FMI – London 25-26 June 2019
Financial Markets Indaba is Co-hosting the 3rd Annual Arab African Mining, International Investment Conference and Exhibition on Mining and Minerals in Africa and the Middle East.
Held in London, the global centre of mining and mine finance, this landmark event will showcase the outstanding mining potential of Africa and the Middle East to a global audience of institutional investors, Multinational Miners and Leading Technology Providers.
The conference will be taking place in London on 25-26 June 2019 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.
FMI - South Africa 29 August - 1 September 2019
Financial Markets Indaba is Co-Hosting The Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe (ICAZ) Winter School Investor Conference at the Sun City from the 31st of August to the 1st of September 2019.
The event seeks to bring together ICAZ members to share experiences as well as getting updated on issues related to the profession. The 2019 Winter School will be hosted by the South African (SA) Chapter, under the theme “Disruptive Innovation – Investing for Growth” The Winter School Conference to be held at Sun City will showcase the opportunities available in the country for international players and create a platform for collaborations and investment.
FMI – London 1 August 2019
Senegal Consultative Session On Energy & Tourism.
NexRubica with the support of Financial Markets Indaba and the London Stock Exchange is facilitating consultative discussions for the Government of Senegal’s Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Tourism on the 1st of August 2019.
There is a Roundtable Sitting and B2B meetings focusing only on priority projects in Power, Gas and Tourism Infrastructure Development.
This has been opened up to a select few firms that are leading investors, developers, operators and financiers and attendance is by invite only.
FMI – Harare 30 April 2020
Zimbabwe Property Market 2020.
Financial Markets Indaba, in partnership with West Property Zimbabwe is co-hosting the first ever Zimbabwe Property Market Webinar.
COVID-19 is a humanitarian challenge that will have lasting effects on how people live and work. The webinar discussion is convening notable experts with vast experience in property varying from developers, professional property consultants to investors with the view of discussing the potential short and long-term impact on the Property and Real Estate sector.
FMI – Harare 14 May 2020
Zim: Funding the Mining Sector post COVID19
FMI in partnership with Baker Tilly Capital Zimbabwe are convening experts with experience in Mining Projects and Financing of the sector.
Key Discussion Points
- Investment opportunity in the local mining sector
- Risks of investing in Zimbabwean mining projects as seen by locals and foreign operators and financiers
- De-risking strategies for operators and financiers in Zimbabwean mining sector.
- Victoria Falls Stock Exchange and access to funding for mining projects in Zimbabwe.
FMI – Nigeria 25 June 2020
Each month there will be an African Country Focus Session where our community will hear from Government Minsters, Ambassadors, Directors, Mining Executives, and Service Providers, about mining activities, challenges, and opportunities.
The Nigerian Session in the African Mining Series webinar will focus on the following:
The Challenges being faced by the mining sector as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
What Government is doing to protect the mining industry from the economic consequences of policies such as lockdowns, and other restrictive measures arising as a result of the pandemic.
Opportunities within Nigerian Mining.
FMI – Nigeria 9 July 2020
As with most economies around the world Nigeria is facing an economic downturn due to the pandemic and has had to revise its 2020 budget, as revenue forecasts dropped as a result of the plunge in oil prices in April 2020. The Nigerian Government has announced that it will seek to borrow just over $6.9bn from International lenders including the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Islamic Development Bank to help counteract the impact of Covid-19 on the economy.
The Webinar will be providing government agencies, financiers, investors, and service providers an opportunity to stay informed and in touch regarding developments within the Nigeria Finance World.
FMI – Guinea 16 July 2020
Each month there will be an African Country Focus Session where our community will hear from Government Minsters, Ambassadors, Directors, Mining Executives, and Service Providers, about mining activities, challenges, and opportunities. The Guinea Session in the African Mining Series webinar will focus on the following:
- The Challenges being faced by the mining sector as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- What Government is doing to protect the mining industry from the economic consequences of policies such as lockdowns, and other restrictive measures arising as a result of the pandemic.
- Opportunities within the Guinea Mining sector and Mining going forward, a forecast.
FMI – London 28-30 September 2020
Financial Markets Indaba is hosting the 4thAnnual Arab African Mining Investment Conference “Online”
The annual conference brings together Governments, mining houses, investors and other stakeholders as a means of promoting sustainable mining linkages between Africa and the Middle East. We have confirmed an outstanding line-up of participation from some of the hottest mining destinations in Africa and the Middle East including:
- H.E. Hala Zawati, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
- H.E. Abdoulaye Magassouba, Minister of Mines and Geology, Republic of Guinea.
- Hon. Aissatou Sophie Gladima, Minister of Mines and Geology, Senegal.
- H.E. Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Nigeria.
- H.E. Aziz Rabbah, Minister of Energy, Mines and Environment, Morocco.
- H.E. Honourable Gesler E. Murray, Minister of Mines and Energy, Republic of Liberia.
- H.E. Hassan Baraze Moussa, Minister of Mines and Industrial Development, Niger Republic.
- Hon. Francis Gatare, CEO, Rwanda Mines, Petroleum & Gas Board (RMB).
- Emma Wade-Smith OBE, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Department for International Trade.
Arab African Mining will be using the latest online conference technologies, offering a unique and easy to use platform.
FMI – Victoria Falls 28-30 September 2020
Financial Markets Indaba – Arab and Africa Mining Conference 28-30 September 2020.
Zimbabwe is launching the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), to be located in an SEZ in the resort City of Victoria Falls. Trading in US Dollars the exchange will list local and foreign companies and provides compelling incentives to the investor community.
With a bias for mining sector, VFEX is expected to significantly de-risk investing in mining projects in Zimbabwe and Africa.
FMI – Zambia 28-30 September 2020
Financial Markets Indaba – Arab and Africa Mining Conference 28-30 September 2020
Country Focus – Zambia
Date: 30 September
Time: 15:00 BST
Speakers:
- Honourable Minister Richard Musukwa, Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Zambia
- Daniel Major, CEO, Goviex Uranium
- Prof. Dimitar M. Ivanov, Director, Dimars Capital
- Hopewell Mauwa, Director, Mining and Metals, Ernst & Young LLP
FMI – Harare 3 February 2021
Zimbabwe Property Market Webinar 2021
Financial Markets Indaba, in partnership with West Prop Zimbabwe is co-hosting the Zimbabwe Property Market Webinar 2021.
The webinar discussion is convening notable experts with vast experience in property varying from developers, professional property designers and architects, mortgage lenders and legal experts that will discuss on the topic:
Home Ownership in Zimbabwe – The Safe, Modern and Affordable Way.
FMI – Nigeria 2-4 March 2021
Financial Markets Indaba – Nigeria Finance 2021
We are delighted to announce the online Nigeria Finance week, the premier online conference and exhibition for Nigeria’s financial future.
Officially co-hosted with the Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning, of Nigeria and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, Nigeria Finance is the only digital conference of its kind tackling the critical challenges affecting Nigeria’s finances.
FMI – Harare 5 May 2021
Financial Markets Indaba in partnership with Business Weekly – Zimbabwe Finance
Economic Diversification – Unlocking Growth
Zimbabwe Finance Online Conference is dedicated to showcasing the growth and commercial opportunities in Zimbabwe’s developing banking and financial services sector.
The Conference is being held virtually online and will draw together innovative financial institutions from Zimbabwe, Africa & around the world, keen to unlock opportunities in Zimbabwe’s developing financial ecosystem.
FMI – Harare 10 November 2021
Financial Markets Indaba in partnership with Business Weekly are co-hosting the Capital Markets Awards.
The Awards ceremony is a landmark recognition programme to benchmark institutional and individual achievement and performance in the markets & exchanges landscape of Zimbabwe’s Financial Sector. The prestigious annual awards programme’s goal is to recognise excellence in those institutions and individuals that have demonstrated a superior business strategy based on strong underlying fundamentals.
The Capital Markets Awards are unique. They are the only awards that recognise achievement in all the main segments of the capital markets through a poll of market participants. The awards perform a valuable function celebrating the most impressive performers. Winners are determined following an exhaustive evaluation of nominees along with research and interviews conducted by our research team. Voting will be based on polls conducted on all categories at different times.
Rainbow Towers, Harare 16 March 2022
Financial Markets Indaba in partnership with Business Weekly
Zimbabwe – Financing Climate Change Adaptation
The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry are supporting partners of the event with Honourable Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu as the Guest of Honour. Read More
Date: 22 March 2022
The Annual Zimbabwe Property Market Webinar
Financial Markets Indaba in partnership with West Prop Zimbabwe will be co-hosting the virtual discussion.
The panel discussion will cover the following:
- Can the property market adapt and thrive given the current economic challenges?
- Exploring the latest trends in rents and yields across retail, office, industrial and residential
- Challenges and risks of Diaspora property investments in Zimbabwe?
- How developers can adapt their buildings to cope with the low carbon future
- Ownership, Permits and Title Subdivision – Authenticity of residential property on sale
Date: 30 May - 2 June 2022
Financial Markets Indaba are co-hosts at the Nigeria – Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit.
NAFNIS will convene the African mining, power, oil & gas sectors to chart a way forward for the development of natural resource & energy projects in a sustainable and climate friendly manner. It will provide a platform for companies operating in the aforementioned sectors to connect with officials and investors. Delegates will hear and learn from industry leaders on the opportunities available across Africa.
Harare 4 November 2022
Financial Markets Indaba In Partnership With Business Weekly
Capital Markets – High Schools Quiz
The Quiz competition has been endorsed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education- MopseZim. The programme offers a unique & exciting way to motivate, inspire, encourage & reward Secondary & High School scholars in their quest for knowledge.
The Quiz fosters a generation that is conscious of the importance of savings, financial literacy & capital markets. Content will be categorised as Capital Markets basic general knowledge and will be derived mostly from –
- Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe Investment 101 Handbook
- Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Investor 101 Guide
Date: 11 November 2022
Financial Markets Indaba in partnership with Business Weekly are co-hosting the annual Capital Markets Awards.
The Awards ceremony is a landmark recognition programme to benchmark institutional and individual achievement and performance in the markets & exchanges landscape of Zimbabwe’s Financial Sector.
The prestigious annual awards programme’s goal is to recognise excellence in those institutions and individuals that have demonstrated a superior business strategy based on strong underlying fundamentals.
Date: Thursday 16 March 2023
Financial Markets Indaba in partnership with Business Weekly
Zimbabwe – Climate Change Adaptation Conference
The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry are supporting partners of the event with Honourable Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu as the Guest of Honour.
The investment conference seeks to highlight the nexus between climate change and development in Zimbabwe, and to emphasise that building forward requires a development approach that is green, sustainable and climate resilient. Zimbabwe has a significant role to play in meeting climate mitigation objectives.