Impact of Covid-19 on Nigerian consumers: On-the-ground insights from investor Published by Funke Okubadejo on 16 June 2021 Covid-19 has had an overwhelming impact on consumer habits in Nigeria.
Data centres are a growing investment opportunity in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 April 2021 Data centres in Africa are increasingly attracting the attention of investors.
Honoris United Universities appoints Luis Lopez as non-executive Chairman and introduces Dr. Jonathan Louw as its new CEO Published by Press Office on 14 January 2021 Honoris United Universities, the first and largest pan-African network of private higher education institutions, today announced two significant enhancements to its senior leadership
Africa’s digital revolution needs data centres Published by Kabir Chal and Funke Okubadejo on 28 December 2020 An early mover opportunity exists to establish a network of pan-African data centres.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in October Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in October 2020.
‘Human beings are social animals’: Why restaurants and events will bounce back Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 May 2020 Investor Natalie Kolbe explains why she is bullish on social events but not so much business travel.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in March Published by Staff Writer on 2 April 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in March 2020.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in February Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in February 2020.
Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform Published by Funke Okubadejo on 5 June 2019 Actis real estate director shares thoughts on Nigerian economy.
Construction starts on Cameroon’s first destination retail mall Published by Press Office on 1 March 2018 Developed by Actis and local partner Craft Development, Douala Grand Mall will comprise 18,000 square metres of retail and leisure space, close to Bonapriso in Cameroon’s largest city.
Honoris United Universities formally welcomes two leading institutions Published by Press Office on 28 February 2018 Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l’Ingénieur (EMSI) in Morocco and YK Business School (YKBS) in Mauritius join the Honoris network, furthering its mission to provide education for impact across the continent.
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.
The business case for Cameroon’s first premier cinema Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2017 The cinema will add to the leisure and entertainment offering at the new Douala Grand Mall.
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.
