How global hotel groups can leave a lasting legacy in Africa Published by Axel Hauser on 11 December 2017 By introducing international standards to fast-growing cities and nations such Ghana and Zambia, hotel operators are making a significant long-term investment in the country.
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra sweeps award for excellence in hospitality category Published by Press Office on 6 December 2017 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts continues to demonstrate hospitality best practice as they hosted the first edition of Ghana Expatriate Business Awards.
AIF and African Academy of Sciences sign MoU to drive STI-led research into addressing challenges across the continent Published by Press Office on 16 November 2017 Agreement aims to unlock African potential to catalyse research-led innovations into sustainable enterprises.
Quantum Global Group’s US$1.1bn Infrastructure Fund exits a leading East African cement producer Published by Press Office on 23 October 2017 Quantum Global’s investment supported the cement producer on a number of value-creation initiatives, including the development and launch of new products, and the optimisation of existing facilities.
Actis sponsors international scholarships for students or alumni of Honoris United Universities Published by Press Office on 16 October 2017 Graduates can apply to study at institutions such as the University of Oxford, Cambridge, or a Russell Group University in the UK, or a similarly prestigious university in the US.
African Innovation Foundation – call for applications: Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 awards Published by Press Office on 10 October 2017 A pan-African open call inviting submissions for the seventh edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) awards from 10 October 2017 to 10 January 2018.
Port of Caio to start full operations ahead of schedule in the first quarter of 2019 Published by Press Office on 6 October 2017 There has been significant development progress made with the project’s base infrastructure foundations, which are set to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2017.
Actis and Genesis Group bring first premier cinema to Douala Published by Press Office on 13 September 2017 The project, is expected to create over 4,500 jobs using local material and labour and has been granted tax incentives following a convention signed with the Government of the Republic of Cameroon.
Quantum Global awarded “Fastest Growing Investment Company in Sub-Saharan Africa 2017” Published by Press Office on 22 August 2017 ‘The past year has demonstrated consistent and strong returns over multiple funds and is a testament to our approach, our partnerships across the continent as well as our clients’ satisfaction.’
Capoinvest Limited to promote foreign direct investment in Porto do Caio Project in Cabinda Published by Press Office on 18 August 2017 Angola’s international trade is entirely dependent on the country’s ports, which account for over 90% of imports.
New Angolan beverage plant approved for development Published by Press Office on 16 August 2017 Once fully operational, the plant has a target output of over 80 million litres annually and will employ over 400 employees.
Quantum Global appoints top US business leader and African tech entrepreneur to its advisory board Published by Press Office on 3 August 2017 Quantum Global has welcomed two new members to its advisory board – Jack Rosen and Richard Nouni.
Fundo Soberano de Angola retains high ranking on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute Transparency Index Published by Press Office on 25 July 2017 FSDEA Scores 8 out of 10 in the 2017 Linaburg-Maduell Transparency Index.
Actis launches Honoris United Universities – the first pan-African private higher education network Published by Press Office on 11 July 2017 Honoris United Universities is the first African private higher education network to bring together the leading tertiary education institutions in North and Southern Africa.