Swedfund Invests in Solar Saver
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has invested in Solar Saver to expand access to clean and reliable energy in Southern Africa.
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FEDA Backs Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform
The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has made a $300m strategic investment in the Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP).
12 Nov
News > Asset Servicing
Standard Bank Group Launches Representative Office in Egypt
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, has launched a Representative Office in Egypt to strengthen trade and investment flows between Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East, recognising Egypt’s role as a vital gateway in Africa's north-south trade corridor.
7 Nov
News > Funds > Markets and Industry News
Bankability is the Missing Link in South Africa’s Water Infrastructure
In the wake of recent protests over prolonged water outages in Gauteng, the country’s deepening infrastructure failures have once again exposed a critical weakness in South Africa’s development model: the inability to convert available capital into bankable, investable projects.
3 Nov
News > Funds > Markets and Industry News
Satrix Secures Category II Financial Services Provider Licence
Satrix will operate under its own Category II Financial Services Provider licence, effective November 1, 2025, marking a strategic milestone for the business.
31 Oct
News > Funds > Markets and Industry News
South Africa’s Asset Management Industry Grows 9.5%
South Africa’s asset management industry assets grew by 9.5% supported by strong domestic markets, according to the 27four DEInvest Annual Survey 2025.
31 Oct
News > People Moves
Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia Appoints Sara Mezui Engo
The Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM) has appointed Sara Mezui Engo as Chief Investment Officer: Unlisted Investments.
29 Oct
News > Asset Servicing
Verdant IMAP Advises on Ctrack’s $23.4m Equity Raise
Verdant IMAP has acted as sole financial advisor and arranger to Ctrack Holding on the successful closing of a $23.4m (ZAR 406m) equity raise for Ctrack Holdings.
29 Oct
News > Private Equity > Deals
Mediterrania Capital Partners Co-Invests in Coris
Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP), a private equity firm focused on growth investments in SMEs and mid-cap companies across North and Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced a €100m co-investment in Coris Holding, the second largest banking group in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
28 Oct
News > Private Equity > Deals
Old Mutual to Acquire 10X Investments
Old Mutual has agreed to acquire a majority stake in 10X Investments (10X) from Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE), part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, and DiGAME Investments (DiGAME), marking an important next step in the company’s evolution as a leader in passive, technology-enabled investment solutions in South Africa.
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Analysis & Features
Transforming Debt Into Development: Africa's New Sustainable Finance Initiative
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Why Africa Is the Best Continent to Invest in Now
Nov. 12, 2025, 10:48 a.m.
Africa’s Next Frontier in Global Markets Financing
Sept. 5, 2025, 9:35 p.m.
From JIBAR to ZARONIA: What the Benchmark Shift Means for South African Asset Managers
June 2, 2025, 5:28 p.m.
South African Private Credit Firm's New CEO Reveals Bold Vision for Growth and Innovation
May 12, 2025, 9:53 a.m.
Investing With Impact: BII Steps Up In African PE
May 8, 2025, 12:41 p.m.
Blending Africa's Capital Stack for Scalable Impact
May 1, 2025, 12:26 p.m.
Stock Exchange of Mauritius: Expanding Horizons with SEMX, New Initiatives, and Global Growth Strategy
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