[anubisresources]

Financial system varies broadly country to country, but there are virtually no publicly traded African companies. If you wish to invest you need to find private companies willing to take on an investor

[jeffreyrogers]

Not sure why you're being downvoted. I think what you're saying is correct.

[icebraining]

The Johannesburg stock exchange alone has about 400 companies listed, so "virtually none" seems a bit hyperbolic.