Markets on edge over China data

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Since the enactment of the Capital Markets and Securities (CMS) Act, Cap. 79 of 1994 and the establishment of the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA) in 1996, there has been several developments in the Capital markets in Tanzania.

For one measure — market capitalisation and stock indices — stock markets across the world have had mixed results for the year just ended, 2015.

>This is the third of a series of four articles in which I seek to share my view on the state of Africa’s financial markets -- their roles in propelling socio-economic prosperity, opportunities and challenges that we face as we try to develop our financial markets.

There are only 15 domestic companies listed in our local stock exchange; this number stands unfavourably when compared to over 30 companies listed in Ghana, over 60 companies in Kenya, over 250 companies in Nigeria, over 360 companies in Egypt and over 450 in South Africa.

>Last week we dwelt on the concept of return and risk on investment in securities (i.e. shares and bonds) listed in the stock market. We learnt that the return on an investment consists of dividend, interest, rent or other income added to the increase in the value of the asset over a set period.

How China is using AI and big data to combat coronavirus outbreak  Al Jazeera English

Wadukuzi wanaohusishwa na China wanalenga mashirika yanayofanya utafiti wa janga la Covid-19, Maafisa wa Marekani wanasema.

4 things you need to understand about edge computing  VentureBeat