Due Diligence: Private equity investor reveals Africa’s untapped opportunities Published by Michael Avery on 19 December 2018 Talking to Peter Baird, managing principal of Investec Asset Management’s Africa Private Equity unit.
Can off-grid electricity power Africa? Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 28 May 2017 The industry has evolved from a collection of charities handing out solar panels to a real business opportunity.
Lessons learned in years of financing African infrastructure Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2017 We talk to the people behind the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund, which has committed over US$1.3bn in 20 African markets for mostly private sector projects.
Investec: Off-grid solar could be as transformational for Africa as mobile phones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 October 2016 Investec Asset Management’s Mark Jennings shares why the firm just acquired a ‘significant shareholding’ in Mobisol.
10 interesting quotes from the World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 May 2016 Comments from top CEOs, including Bob Diamond, Adewale Tinubu and Tony Elumelu.
Why Investec is backing wiGroup and its mobile transaction solutions Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2015 We talk to William Alexander to learn more about the potential Investec Asset Management sees in South Africa’s wiGroup.
China, US both rivals and partners for slices of African pie Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2014 The US-Africa Leaders Summit revived debate on America’s efforts to catch up with China’s growing influence in Africa.
US-Africa Summit: Six investment ideas for US firms seeking returns in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2014 Investment perspectives from top business leaders.
Investec Asset Management targets mid-sized African companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2014 Investec recently invested in Nigeria-based Daraju Industries, which manufactures affordable home and personal care products.
Who are the drivers of private equity in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2012 Find out where Africa’s private equity investment is coming from.
Five things you should know about private equity in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2012 During a recent forum experts discussed various issues concerning private equity investments in Africa.
