African Stock Exchanges
From the Johannesburg Stock Exchange to the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Africa’s capital markets are among the world’s fastest growing. Compare the continent’s major exchanges below and invest directly — in USD, with no local broker required.
🇰🇪 Kenya
Nairobi Securities Exchange
NSE
- 60+ listed companies
- 09:00 – 15:00 EAT (GMT+3)
- Est. 1954 · T+2 settlement
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Nigerian Exchange Group
NGX
- 150+ listed companies
- 09:00 – 16:00 WAT (GMT+1)
- Est. 1960 · T+1 settlement
🇿🇦 South Africa
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
JSE
- 300+ listed companies
- 09:00 – 17:00 SAST (GMT+2)
- Est. 1887 · T+3 settlement
🇬🇭 Ghana
Ghana Stock Exchange
GSE
- 35+ listed companies
- 09:30 – 15:00 GMT
- Est. 1989 · T+3 settlement
🇧🇼 Botswana
Botswana Stock Exchange
BSE
- 30+ listed companies
- 09:00 – 12:00 CAT (GMT+2)
- Est. 1989 · T+5 settlement
🇿🇲 Zambia
Lusaka Securities Exchange
LUSE
- 20+ listed companies
- 10:00 – 12:00 CAT (GMT+2)
- Est. 1994 · T+5 settlement
🇨🇮 West Africa (UEMOA)
Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières
BRVM
- 45+ listed companies
- 09:00 – 15:30 WAT (GMT)
- Est. 1998 · T+3 settlement
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
ZSE
- 55+ listed companies
- 10:00 – 15:00 CAT (GMT+2)
- Est. 1946 · T+3 settlement
🇺🇬 Uganda
Uganda Securities Exchange
USE
- 20+ listed companies
- 09:00 – 12:00 EAT (GMT+3)
- Est. 1997 · T+3 settlement
🇲🇼 Malawi
Malawi Stock Exchange
MSE
- 15+ listed companies
- 09:00 – 12:00 CAT (GMT+2)
- Est. 1995 · T+5 settlement
African Stock Exchanges: FAQ
How many stock exchanges are there in Africa?
Africa has more than 25 stock exchanges. mystocks.africa provides direct, USD-settled access to the largest and most liquid of them, including the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) and the regional BRVM, covering the bulk of listed African market capitalisation.
What is the largest stock exchange in Africa?
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in South Africa is by far the largest African exchange by market capitalisation and is among the top 20 exchanges globally. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and the regional BRVM are also major centres of African capital.
Can I invest in African stock exchanges from outside Africa?
Yes. mystocks.africa lets investors anywhere in the world, including the African diaspora, buy stocks listed on these exchanges using a USD wallet — no local brokerage account, in-country presence or local-currency bank account is required. The platform handles currency conversion and settlement.
Do I need a local broker for each African exchange?
No. A single mystocks.africa account gives you access to securities across every supported exchange. Orders route to licensed dealing members in each market, so you do not need to open separate broker relationships country by country.
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