Africa's New Credit Rating Agency Could Change the Rules of the Game. Here's How

Africa's New Credit Rating Agency Could Change the Rules of the Game. Here's How

Analysis - For governments, a credit rating is more than a financial signal. It is a verdict that can influence the cost of borrowing, access to markets and, ultimately, the ability to provide for their citizens.

Africa’s new credit rating agency could change the rules of the game. Here’s how

For governments, a credit rating is more than a financial signal. It is a verdict that can influence the cost of borrowing, access to markets and, ultimately, the ability to provide for their citizens. Rating decisions are made behind closed doors in a private process that isn’t open to assessment or scrutiny. For African countries, this opacity can be especially damaging. When rating decisions lack transparency, it’s impossible to challenge pot…

Highlights of the Africa Annual Conference on Credit Ratings - DataPro Limited

On May 21, 2025, Cape Town, South Africa, played host to the Africa Annual Conference on Credit Ratings—a landmark event that gathered finance experts, economists, policymakers, investors, and regulators from across the continent. The goal? To foster dialogue on the role of credit ratings in driving access to affordable capital and supporting Africa’s long-term development. Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Reality One of the most compelli…