CDEx Africa Records Record Capital Raise as Three Cooperatives List Debentures
The Co-op Debenture Exchange sees its largest single-week capital raise, with three agricultural cooperatives collectively issuing USD 2.4M in commodity-backed debentures.
CDEx Africa Records Record Capital Raise as Three Cooperatives List Debentures
The Co-op Debenture Exchange sees its largest single-week capital raise, with three agricultural cooperatives collectively issuing USD 2.4M in commodity-backed debentures.
Weekly CDE Market Wrap: Yields Steady as Secondary Trading Deepens
CDE yields held steady this week with the composite index flat at 10.8%, while secondary market turnover rose 12% on the back of new listings.
Product of the Week: Mashonaland Honey Cooperative's Raw Forest Honey
This week we spotlight a women-led cooperative producing award-winning raw forest honey, now available on the Co-op Store with export-ready packaging.
Governance Case Study: How Strong Boards Prevent Cooperative Failure
A new ICM research paper examines 12 African cooperatives, finding that board effectiveness and term limits are the strongest predictors of long-term survival.
Co-op Pay Crosses 50,000 Active Wallets as Financial Inclusion Deepens
Co-op Pay has surpassed 50,000 active wallets, bringing digital payments and cross-border remittances to previously unbanked cooperative members.
Book Review: 'Cooperative Enterprise: Building Wealth Together'
We review a foundational new text on cooperative enterprise models, with practical frameworks for African cooperative leaders and members.
New AML/CFT Requirements for Cooperative Financial Services: A Plain-Language Guide
Updated AML/CFT regulations now apply to cooperative financial services. We break down what cooperatives must do, in plain language.
State of African Cooperatives: 2026 Mid-Year Economic Impact Report
A mid-year assessment finds African cooperatives contributed an estimated USD 8.2 billion to GDP and supported 14 million jobs across the continent.
Cooperative Week 2026: Registration Open for Africa's Largest Cooperative Gathering
Cooperative Week 2026 brings together 2,000+ cooperative leaders, investors, and policymakers in Harare this September. Registration is now open.