Cairo Forum 2025: Africa Can Turn Global Market Volatility into Growth Opportunity : Ehizogie Biniti:

Ehizogie Binitie, CEO of Resrv Technologies Ltd., highlighted the shifting dynamics of global markets and the critical role Africa can play in shaping a more resilient and inclusive financial future.
Binitie began by noting that today’s global market landscape is being defined by three major forces: market fragmentation, monetary polarization, and geopolitical realignment.

According to Binitie, this evolution has created an environment of volatility that is not necessarily reflective of the true level of risk in the market. He explained that while global volatility indices — such as the VIX, often referred to as the “fear gauge” — are trending lower, this does not mean risk is disappearing.

He emphasized that trillions of dollars are now circulating outside conventional banking frameworks, allowing non-traditional players to have significant influence over markets. This, he said, has ushered in a new era where institutional and programmatic risk management plays a far larger role than ever before

Turning to Africa, Binitie underscored the remarkable rise of remittances as a defining feature of the continent’s financial landscape.

He pointed out that even during periods of instability, remittance flows tend to increase, revealing the deep-rooted economic interdependence among African households.

Binitie believes the challenge — and the opportunity — lies in converting remittances into productive working capital to finance trade, small businesses, and new industries. With global liquidity increasingly shifting from developed to emerging markets, Africa is well-positioned to attract new forms of investment and strengthen its capital markets.

Binitie also praised Egypt’s unique position as a regional and continental hub.

He added that the country’s position gives it a natural role in convening and galvanizing growth across the continent. With its expanding energy capacity and emerging leadership in digital infrastructure, Egypt can become a key player in Africa’s transition toward renewable energy and technology-driven growth.

Binitie expressed optimism about Africa’s ability to turn global disruption into economic transformation.

He called on governments, investors, and technology leaders to view the current global shifts not as threats, but as opportunities for deep structural transformation.