Investment firm bets on refrigerated warehouses in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 October 2022 In many sub-Saharan African countries, cold chain infrastructure is underdeveloped, and in some places even non-existent.
Steep rise in African private equity and venture capital dealmaking Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2022 Private capital investments rose to record breaking levels in 2021.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in May Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2021.
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.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in March Published by Staff Writer on 7 April 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in March 2021.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in January Published by Staff Writer on 3 February 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in January 2020.
Due Diligence: Don’t get too distracted by Africa’s macro story, says investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2019 ‘Overall, the investment opportunity is becoming more complex with African economies.’
Africa Deal Roundup: Renewable energy investors charged up about Africa Published by Staff Writer on 14 January 2019 Africa’s abundance of geothermal, hydro, wind and solar resources presents an immense opportunity for energy investors. And firms seem to be taking notice.
Meet the Boss: Jurie Swart, CEO, African Infrastructure Investment Managers Published by Justin Probyn on 13 October 2018 ‘I had to carve out my own path from a young age and learn very quickly to be amiable and get on well with others.’
Investment in renewable energy sector continues to power forward Published by Staff Writer on 13 September 2018 Africa’s grid-connected electricity deficit coupled with its wealth of renewable resources, like sunshine, make it an attractive destination for energy investors.
Investors taking notice of Africa’s unexploited transport and logistics opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2018 Several transport-related transactions and capital commitments were reported during July 2018.
Ghana power plant a template for Africa investing in Africa, says fund manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 April 2017 The Kpone independent power plant is anticipated to play an important role in meeting Ghana’s growing electricity demand.