Africa’s economic ascent continues unabated, with six of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies now located on the continent.
As sectors like technology, consumer goods, and infrastructure drive unprecedented expansion, the custodians of this transformation sit in the executive suites of Africa’s stock exchanges.
These CEOs and Managing Directors, through a combination of expertise, opportunity, and strategic positioning, now help the institutions that power Africa’s economic infrastructure.
From the historic Johannesburg Stock Exchange to the rapidly growing Nigerian Exchange, these leaders represent diverse backgrounds but share the privilege of guiding markets that collectively surpassed $1.4 trillion in capitalization.
Their boardrooms make decisions affecting millions of investors, from local pension funds to international institutions seeking African exposure. This profile examines the select group of CEOs and MDs entrusted with steering these vital financial institutions.
From capturing the market capitalization of the exchanges, to the last three-month percentage growth so far in 2025. Let’s take a look.
- Market cap: $9.2 billion (MWK 15.89 trillion)
- YTD: 69.52%
- Stocks listed: 16
John Robson Kamanga is a seasoned financial economist and capital markets expert with over 18 years of experience shaping capital market development, operations, and regulation in Malawi.
He has played a pivotal role in structuring market frameworks and ensuring compliance in corporate finance transactions for listed companies. Mr. Kamanga holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Economics, a Master of Arts in International and Monetary Economics, and an MSc in Leadership and Change Management. He is a Certified Member of SAIFM and a Certified Corporate Governance Expert (IFC).
The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), established in 1996, operates under the Financial Services Act 2010. Headquartered in Blantyre, the MSE has fostered efficient securities trading since listing its first company, the National Insurance Company. The MSE All-Share Index rose by 55.06% in 2024, following a 78.85% surge in 2023.
