UBS On-Air: Market Moves Viewpoints with Burkhard Varnholt - A global markets podcast (Ep. 46)
Sep 16, 2025
Burkhard Varnholt, an expert in investment perspectives focused on Africa, shares his insights after a recent journey to Uganda. He reflects on his meaningful connections made there, including his charitable work supporting abandoned children. The discussion shifts to Africa’s investment landscape, highlighting opportunities and challenges in stock markets. Varnholt emphasizes the potential for sustainable development through investment, rather than aid, while teasing an exciting upcoming fashion event that showcases Africa's vibrant youth culture.
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From $100 To A Village
- Burkhard Varnholt funded land and housing in Uganda after a $100 note and a pen friendship led him to visit.
- That project grew into a charity caring for abandoned children who are now young adults rebuilding their lives.
Investment Over Handouts
- Africa needs investment, not handouts, to build sustainable independence and economic capacity.
- Without capital, Africa's growth stalls despite vast natural resources and human potential.
High Risk, High Return Potential
- Africa is resource-rich but held back by poor governance and corruption that deter capital.
- The scarcity of capital means successful investments can yield substantial returns across sectors.