Godfrey Chingono
Follow Godfrey Chingono on:
Sovereign ratings downgrades in emerging, frontier markets
Distress calls are ringing in 2024 in parts of Africa, but global investor appetite for Eurobonds spectacularly bounced back after the lull in 2022.
By Godfrey Chingono
Jan. 12, 2024
Legacy debt hindering Zim return to world market
Unfortunately, the level of domestic competitiveness reflected in GDP per capita trends is not being projected at international level when plotted against sovereign ratings.
By Godfrey Chingono
Feb. 23, 2024
Limited options for Zim reinsurers
The sovereign ceiling is based on a notion that the creditworthiness of an entity operating within a certain jurisdiction can not be far disposed above its sovereign.
By Godfrey Chingono
Mar. 8, 2024
Why the muted insurance ratings impact from IFRS17?
According to the IASB, the objectives of accounting standards are transparency, consistency, accuracy and comparability.
By Godfrey Chingono
Jun. 14, 2024
Industries rebel against prohibitive policy rate... as big lenders adopt a precautionary stance
Local News
May. 16, 2025
Zanu PF chef loses fortune in toned down water deal
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
May. 16, 2025
Premium
Explosive illicit financial flows scandal: SA firm pushes back
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
May. 16, 2025
Brutal lending regime torches industry, as economists warn of deepening crisis
Local News
May. 16, 2025
