The Member News Archive
GreenCo at COP
This week the UN’s 27th Annual Conference of the Parties (COP27) takes place in Sharm El-Sheikh. Egypt’s summit theme is ‘implementation’. Shifting the focus from negotiations and planning to action on the ground, where it is most needed. GreenCo is delighted to announce that our non-executive Directors Mr Alex Simalabwi and Ms Ina Hoxha will be representing GreenCo at COP over the next week
Workshop Invitation | South Africa: Unpacking the impact of a potential greylisting
Please join us to discuss the impact of a potential greylisting of South Africa by the Financial Action Task Force. This workshop will include an address from the Special Director of the Investigating Directorate within the National Prosecuting Authority, Adv Andrea Johnson and will be followed by a specialist panel discussion moderated by Webber Wentzel consultant, Lerato Lamola-Oguntoye.
Fidelity Bank Partners with Invest Africa to Showcase the Best of Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports
In line with its strategic intent to always provide solutions and business support for its customers, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) in partnership with Invest Africa.
Navigating the costs and risks of a SARS’ tax audit
Insurance protection for individuals, trusts and companies now available for mitigating the costs of defending a SARS tax audit and related disputes.
Football’s New Frontier: The 2022 World Cup and what it means for Qatar
In a matter of weeks the world’s best football players and their entourage, fans and global media will descend on the tiny Gulf emirate of Qatar for the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted in the Middle East.
Education Africa: Sounds of Celebration IX
The 9th annual SOUNDS OF CELEBRATION, which took place earlier this year, is a global concert of Social Cohesion, starring internationally acclaimed performers and musicians from around the world.
Prudential plc and Google Cloud Announce strategic partnership to make healthcare and financial security more accessible across Asia and Africa
Leading insurance group, Prudential plc (Prudential) and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to enhance health and financial inclusion for communities across Asia and Africa.
Three steps for Africa to combat climate change
Policy paper defining continent’s stance ahead of COP27 receives backing of African leaders including Ghana President, Nigeria Vice President
The private sector must support Africa to fight the climate crisis together
As COP27 heads to Egypt later this year (6-18 November 2022), the developed world must recognise how Africa can play a key role in fighting the climate crisis. However, the continent needs broad-ranging support, including from the private sector, explains John Félicité, Director, Ocorian Mauritius.
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.