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Network engagement June 2025 EN
Event details
Date: 18 June 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Venue: Online

9th CABRI Network Engagement with Public Debt Managers in Africa

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CABRI's 9th network engagement with public debt managers in Africa was dedicated to : Charting a Path for Africa: Rebuilding Toward Investment-Grade Credit Ratings.

This network engagement aimed to lay a solid foundation for restoring credibility and supporting progress toward achieving credit upgrades to investment-grade status across African economies. Regaining investment-grade ratings is a crucial step in fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth. A stronger sovereign credit profile signals stability and a commitment to reform, helping to rebuild investor confidence and positioning the continent as a competitive investment destination.

This event offered a valuable opportunity to explore practical pathways, identify essential reforms, and shape strategic interventions that will guide African countries toward better economic resilience. The engagement enabled the achievement of future long-term development goals by ensuring that Africa is better positioned to access affordable financing.

Recordings

Speakers

Dr Kay Brown

Executive Secretary | CABRI

Alilali Nelufule

Head, Public Debt Management | CABRI

Teboho Mohai

PFM Specialist | CABRI

Anthony Julies

Independent Ratings Expert | South Africa

Paul Gamble

Senior Director, Sovereigns Fitch Ratings | United Kingdom

Dickson Ssembuya

Director - Research and Market Development Capital Markets Authority | Uganda

Lwandile Nene

Co-Head: Debt Capital Markets, Rand Merchant Bank | South Africa

Jasper Siegfried

Managing Director - Lion's Head Global Partners United Kingdom

Thembi Mda Maluleka

Head: Bonds, Currencies and Interest Rates Derivatives, Johannesburg Stock Exchange | South Africa

Sam Omukoko

Founder and Group Managing Director - Metropol Corporation Ltd | Kenya

Zwelibanzi Maziya

Chief Ratings officer at the African credit rating agency, Sovereign Africa Ratings | South Africa

Ravi Bhatia

Director and Lead Analyst, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings, S&P Global Ratings | London

Katlego Ramatlhare

Debt Capital Markets, Standard Bank Group | South Africa

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