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Private equity investment in Africa: The Art of managing expectations

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – In most private equity gatherings one conclusion is always drawn: Investors and entrepreneurs are not finding each other in sufficient numbers, and I think the facts do speak for themselves. According to the latest EAVCA survey of the PE industry in 2018 only 47 deals were done in East Africa. Looking at the number of entrepreneurs and investment funds, I would think we should have done better! Entrepreneurs say:…

Private Equity in Africa: The Myth of the Weak Exit Environment

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Africa’s steady rise continues to attract a growing number of private equity (PE) investors who believe that African markets offer an exciting growth and investment opportunity. Some of the key drivers underpinning this growing perception among investors include improvement in the business environment, fiscal reform and sound economic policies, technological advancement, regional integration, and improved cooperation between the public and private sector. From an external perspective, the improving global…

Towards an Enabling Legal and Regulatory Framework for Private Equity and Venture Capital in Nigeria

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Research and data from private equity industry associations such as the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA), the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) and the Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (PEVCA) highlight the impact of challenges including global commodity price fluctuation, foreign exchange volatility, security and insufficient diversification of the economy, among other factors, on the pace of activity in the Nigerian private equity and venture capital (PE)…

INTO AFRICA May 2019 Edition – Private Equity: Nurturing Africa

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Welcome to the May 2019 edition of INTO AFRICA, a publication written by the professionals, for professionals, investors, policymakers … Advancing and providing fresh insight into Africa’s emerging markets through renowned thought leadership and peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing. The edition is titled: Private Equity: Nurturing Africa. African private equity (PE) has remained robust with the total value of fundraising increasing to US$2.7bn in 2018 from US$2.4bn in 2017, indicating investors’ ongoing confidence in African PE, based on…

Clover Gets $359 Million Offer in South Africa Investment Boost

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JOHANNESBURG (Capital Markets in Africa) – Clover Industries Ltd. received a buyout offer from investors led by Israel’s Central Bottling Co. that values the South African company at 4.8 billion rand ($359 million), giving a boost to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s effort to lure foreign investment to the country. The acquiring group offered 25 rand a share for the Johannesburg-based dairy and drinks producer, compared with a Friday closing price of 20 rand, Clover said in a statement on Monday….

South Africa no longer dominates private equity transactions in Africa

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JOHANNESBURG (Capital Markets in Africa) -Private equity investors are shifting their focus away from South Africa and finding opportunities to capture growth in the rest of the continent. According to the Bright Africa 2018 report, produced annually by RisCura, South Africa has always made up a large proportion of private equity (PE) transaction activity. However, this concentration has reduced significantly from 50% in 2009 to 31% in 2017, the latest numbers show. “Sluggish GDP growth,…

Zimbabwe Power to Draw Down $199 Million for Hwange Expansion

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HARARE (Capital Markets in Africa) – The Zimbabwe Power Co. will draw down $199 million from a China Export-Import Bank loan in April to begin building additional units at the Hwange Thermal Power Station, acting Managing Director Joshua Chirikutsi said. Upon completion, the $1.5 billion units 7 & 8 will add 600 megawatts to the existing 920-megawatt plant, Zimbabwe’s biggest. ZPC and Sinohydro Corp. will own 64 percent and 36 percent respectively of the proposed…

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