The Member News Archive
Standard Bank arranges largest syndicated sustainability-linked real estate debt facility in Sub-Saharan Africa for Grit Real Estate Income Group
The sustainability-linked term loan and revolving credit facility, for up to US$306 million (inclusive of a small accordian piece), is the largest of its kind to date for Sub-Saharan Africa’s (excluding South Africa) real estate sector.
Kick-off Meeting of the Pan-African Regional Programme
The Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI) and the Adaptation of African Agriculture (AAA) Climate Initiative this week hosted the inaugural meeting of the Pan African Regional Programme in Rabat, Morocco, with support from project partners the Green Climate Fund, CGIAR and AICCRA, and national designated authorities representing 23 African partner countries in attendance.
Africa must chart its sustainability ambitions at COP27
The continent has to be enabled to escape the worst fallout, build resilience and be compensated fairly, while benefiting from opportunities
Resilience Barometer – Africa Oil Week 2022
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Shell completes acquisition of solar solutions provider Daystar Power Group
Daystar Power, a West African provider of hybrid solar power solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses, announced its acquisition by Shell. Shell will acquire Daystar Power, which is subject to regulatory approvals, to deliver carbon emission reductions and power cost savings to C&I businesses across Africa.
Event highlights partnership opportunities for pioneering infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa
Attendees were invited to join in the celebration of PIDG’s 20th Anniversary and had the opportunity to meet with members of the Group’s Board and executive team to discuss the work of PIDG in the sub-Saharan infrastructure sector.
InfraCo Africa and Equatorial Power to roll out access to clean power and agri-processing in the DRC and Rwanda
InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) has signed an agreement with Equatorial Power (EP), committing US$1.7m to scale the company’s innovative mini-grid model in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.
The Royal African Society’s 120TH Anniversary Celebration: CREATIVE AFRICA
To mark the Royal African Society’s 120th Anniversary, you are invited to attend the celebration of Creative Africa.
AIIM Invests Further R1.25 billion to Boost Solar Energy Across Africa
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) invests further R1.25 billion [approximately USD73 million] in newly merged Starsight Energy and SolarAfrica to boost solar energy for commercial and industrial sectors across Africa.
Africa Oil Week: Meet the Key Players
Gain a sneak peak at the companies attending Africa Oil Week, taking place from the 3rd to the 7th of October in Cape Town.
Risk Considerations for Africa-based TMT Companies when Accessing Capital Markets
On Wednesday 5 October 2022 at 11.30 am BST, Buchanan is hosting a webinar entitled, ‘Risk considerations for Africa-based TMT companies when accessing capital markets.’
We recommend you register your place in advance.
Middle East Africa Tax Conference
The event will be a great opportunity to participate in a range of topics where Baker McKenzie will unpack important direct and indirect tax as well as compliance developments in the Middle East and Africa, and review how global tax developments are affecting these regions.
Tantalax Lithium Resources reports up to 1.20% Li20 form its infill drilling on Manono Tailings K Dump
Tantalex Lithium Resources Corp announces that assay results received to date from its 2117m infill drilling program on the K dump has returned consistent high grade Li2O results with all drill holes returning Li2O intercepts between 0,565% and 1,018% Li20 from surface over entire length of drillholes
Mauritius-India-Africa : Leveraging on the CECPA in a post-Covid-19 economic recovery
The coming into operation of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) on 1st April 2021 marks another milestone in the bilateral relations that exist between India and Mauritius.
Rogers Capital: Captive Insurance
A captive insurance company is a subsidiary of a non-insurance entity. It is a special purpose legal entity holding an insurance licence and has, as its primary objective, to insure either its holding company or a sister company for all or a proportion of its insurable risks
HEC certification training programme - Strategic Management in the Digital Age
At the dawn of the 4th industrial revolution, where digital advances are leading to significant social and managerial transformations, managers are now faced with a complexity that is far greater than anything they have ever known. They are evolving with the enthusiasm of these opportunities, the fears linked to the risks, the trust to be kept with their customers, a management to be adapted.
Altvest lists Umganu lodge
Altvest Capital announces that its first asset, Umganu lodge, is now available via pre-order on the A-trade platform. Umganu Lodge is an ultra-exclusive 5-bedroom luxury lodge in the Elephant Point estate, bordering the Kruger National Park and Sabie Sands game reserves.
InfraCo Africa: Keel laying ceremony marks milestone for EAMT build
A keel laying ceremony has taken place today at the Entebbe shipbuilding facility of SECO Marine (U) Ltd, an Alpha Group Company, marking an important milestone in the construction of the East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) ferry.
Disruptive alternative investment platform Altvest to secondary list on A2X
Altvest which listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE) in May, will also list its shares for trade on A2X Markets on 6 September. Companies listed on the CTSE are able to secondary list their shares on A2X and access both the retail and wholesale markets in South Africa.
Aon: Times are tough – don’t lose the protection of your insurance cover
“As you review your household discretionary expenditure, it’s important to remember that your home, everything in it and your car are likely to represent your life’s work and your family’s security, so don’t risk a catastrophic loss when times are already so tough. Fire, crime and accidents are still part and parcel of life,” says Yolanda Barnard, George Branch Manager at Aon South Africa, an insurance brokerage and risk advisors.