Finance | - Part 3

Apex Group to administer first of a kind climate fund to boost green investment

JOHANNESBURG (Capital Markets in Africa) – Leading financial services provider Apex Group has been appointed as the Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) and administrator of a first of a kind fund aimed at supporting renewable energy infrastructure in Sub Saharan Africa. The Gaia Africa Climate Fund is targeting investment of up to $200 million in assets. The fund will allow institutional investors to participate in the equity of established utility-scale renewable energy projects in African…

What is SASSA and How to Apply for SASSA Social Grants

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Introduction In South Africa, many individuals and families rely on social grants to meet their basic needs. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays a crucial role in this by administering social grants to eligible citizens. Whether it’s to support children, the elderly, or those with disabilities, SASSA provides much-needed assistance to improve the quality of life for many South Africans. It is important for individuals in need of assistance to know the process…

Maximise Your Capital-Raising Potential at AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024

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Capital Markets in Africa (LONDON): AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 is not just an event—it’s a pivotal opportunity to connect with Africa-focused institutional investors. This year, we are thrilled to introduce our newly updated African Investments Dashboard, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to streamline and enhance your capital-raising efforts. The Dashboard is a free digital platform capturing Africa-focused investment opportunities across all African countries, business sectors and capital types for customised, AI-enhanced access by…

Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity

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AFSIC – Investing in Africa is wholly focused on accelerating Africa’s economic emergence by matching investment opportunities in Africa transforming Africa’s business, trade and investment environment sustainably growing Africa’s economy and increasing African incomes in all business sectors at a continental scale. AFSIC – Investing in Africa aims to partner with companies that align on this purpose and are therefore delighted to welcome on board The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity as a…

Launching a startup in Africa: OX Delivers

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa): At AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 dialogue focuses on nurturing investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth in Africa. With a wide variety of industry sectors attending and many of the key financial sector participants present, investors attend AFSIC looking for new investment ideas or looking to raise capital for their own funds. To help facilitate this the AFSIC Investor Pitching room offers quickfire…

IFC, British International Investment and Proparco agree €87 million loan to Support Sonatel’s Telecoms Expansion in Senegal

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KIGALI (Capital Markets in Africa) – To accelerate Senegal’s digital transformation, IFC and partners British International Investment (BII) and Proparco today announced a financing package for Sonatel to improve essential telecommunications infrastructure in the country and expand access to reliable, affordable mobile and fixed broadband services. The local currency equivalent €87 million, sustainability-linked loan includes €32 million from IFC, €25 million from BII, and €30 million from Proparco. The funding will help Sonatel, the largest…

Landmark moment for African climate investment as sustainability bond secures London listing

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – African climate investment received a landmark boost today with the cross-listing of NMB Bank’s (NMB) inaugural sustainability bond, the NMB Jamii Bond, on the London Stock Exchange. It will represent a new, vital and symbolically important route for institutional investors in the world’s largest capital markets to commit funds into African climate finance and development vehicles. BII was an anchor investor in the Tanzanian shilling tranche of the NMB…

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