15 Jul
News > Investors
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and Swedfund have joinly launched Growth Investment Partners Zambia (GIP Zambia), an investment company designed to provide long-term, flexible capital, primarily in local currency to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia.
11 Jul
News > People Moves
responsAbility Investments AG has appointed Nadia Nikolova as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval.
10 Jul
News > Private Equity > Exits
Phatisa, through Phatisa Food Fund 2, has agreed to sell its interest in Deltamune, a South Africa-based vaccine manufacturer, to Vaxxinova International B.V., a global animal health company and part of the EW Group.
9 Jul
News > Investors
DFC has announced that it will provide project development funding for the Banio Potash Mine in Mayumba, Gabon.
9 Jul
News > Private Equity > Deals
Goodwell Investments and Alitheia Capital have announced an undisclosed investment in Hinckley E-Waste Recycling, a Nigeria-based recycler, through uMunthu II, a fund providing smart equity to early growth stage companies throughout Africa.
8 Jul
News > Private Equity > Deals
Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I has provided a R200m mezzanine debt growth funding facility into Bayport Securitisation to support the roll out of the Bayport SA Financial Wellness Solutions Programme.
8 Jul
News > Private Equity > Deals
The Credit Fund of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund has successfully closed its first investment, committing $10m to Telecel Global Services, through a senior secured amortising loan.
8 Jul
News > Investors
British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, had committed £1.09bn to African companies in 2024 to create jobs, reduce aid dependency and combat the climate emergency.