Editorial Standards
How we report
The standards that keep our reporting independent, rigorous, and honest about what the evidence can and can't show.
Why these exist
The story of how capital moves in African markets is too often told badly — recycled, incomplete, or shaped by whoever paid for the press release. These standards exist so we don't become part of that problem.
Independence
The Africa Capital Report carries no advisory mandate. We do not accept payment, equity, or in-kind arrangements in exchange for coverage, favorable framing, or omission. Our revenue is structured around per-edition monetisation and sponsorship of clearly labeled content — never coverage itself. Where a conflict of interest exists — including Solomon King's other capital-market roles — it is disclosed, not hidden.
Rigor over recycling
We do not publish based on press releases, announcements, or secondhand aggregation alone. Every piece is expected to add something that didn't exist in the public record before: original analysis, primary reporting, a data gap made visible, or a reframing of an existing narrative grounded in evidence.
The analytical lens
Our reporting is grounded in a structured understanding of capital systems, institutional behavior, network theory, and development economics. We are interested in the political economy of capital: who benefits, who bears the risk, and why the incentives sit where they do — not just what was announced.
Evidence & sourcing
Claims about capital flows, deal terms, or institutional behavior are sourced and, where possible, corroborated by more than one source. Where data is unavailable, unreliable, or contested — a frequent condition in African capital markets — we say so explicitly rather than presenting a false precision.
Contributors are expected to meet the same bar as staff: original insight, sourced claims, and a clear point of view grounded in evidence, not just informed opinion.
Corrections
Errors will happen. When they do, we correct them plainly, on the record, and without burying the correction. We do not quietly edit published claims without a visible note explaining what changed and why.
Contributors
Beyond our core editorial desk, The Africa Capital Report features contributions from guest columnists — practitioners, investors, and analysts writing on specific aspects of African capital markets. Guest contributions are clearly bylined and held to the same editorial standards as staff-authored work.
Editorial inquiries
Questions about our standards, or a correction to raise? Contact editor@theafricacapitalreport.com.