Calls grow for an African credit ratings agency
Established agencies seen as being unfair to the continent, pushing up borrowing costs
04 August 2024 - 00:00
As African countries search for capital to close the continent’s $100bn (R1.8-trillion) infrastructure financing gap, the idea of starting an African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) to reduce the cost of capital is gaining traction...
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