South Africa’s largest asset manager, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), is focusing on private credit as a promising growth opportunity in Africa, looking to expand its investments beyond its home…
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DFA has committed more than R800 million to upgrading and future-proofing its national fibre network, reinforcing its status as a leading wholesale open-access connectivity provider in South Africa. This strategic…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took centre stage on the 21st of January 2025, hosting the “Invest in DRC” forum in Paris. This event, organized in collaboration with NBA…
Moniepoint Inc., Nigeria’s leading business payments and banking platform, has secured a significant investment from Visa, a global leader in digital payments. This strategic partnership underscores Visa’s commitment to fostering…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a $10 million concessional equity investment in the ARM-Harith Successor Infrastructure Equity Fund. This strategic initiative is set to enhance access to…
A new report from Barclays Private Bank has revealed that private equity continues to lead private markets amid growing interest from private wealth investors. The report indicates that Private Equity (PE) funds have captured a record 50.5% of private capital fundraising in the year-to-date, and…
Napkin, the company that uses Visual AI to improve business storytelling, has recently come out of stealth mode with $10 million (R 183,638,000.00) in funding from Accel and CRV. The…
South Africa’s electricity challenges have unlocked private market investments supporting the transition to renewables while earning investors market-leading, risk-adjusted returns. But with the improvement in SA’s electricity performance, the legislation…
Mustek, a leading assembler and distributor of personal computers and ICT products in South Africa, has experienced a remarkable two weeks on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Between July 16…
In a move that has stirred the luxury goods industry, Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, has taken a personal equity stake in Richemont, the parent company of Cartier.…
