The Member News Archive
PROÁGUA: Angola’s Flagship Water Project Kicks Off with Mitrelli and Partners, Serving 9 Million
Mitrelli has announced the launch of PROÁGUA, a flagship water infrastructure program developed as part of the Government of Angola’s national agenda. Implemented in close collaboration with Angolan government, the project will modernise water production & distribution systems across Luanda & Icolo e Bengo, ultimately securing reliable access to clean drinking water for more than 9 million people.
Global AI Legislation Navigating Regulation in the Age of Technology
As AI reshapes industries and daily life, the call for robust global regulation grows louder. This article, written by Hashem Al Ahdal, Associate at BSA Law, explores leading AI legislations, key challenges, and Dubai’s role in shaping an equitable, innovation-driven future.
Workable: Inside the Journey to EDGE—Building for the Future, Not Just for Today
Transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It takes vision, collaboration, and the willingness to make hard decisions today for a better tomorrow. Workable’s journey to becoming the first EDGE Certified co-working space in East and Central Africa reflects that every design choice was a statement of intention.
Fintech JUMO achieves landmark 92.2% score for customer protection standards
JUMO, an AI-driven financial technology company serving Africa, has achieved a remarkable 92.2% score in its customer protection assessment by leading social and environmental impact management organisation Cerise+ SPTF. JUMO partnered with and was assessed by Cerise+SPTF, a joint initiative of two leading global organisations dedicated to social and environmental performance management and customer protection in digital financial services.
Ever Wondered What ICAP Africa Actually Does?
ICAP Africa is part of TP ICAP, the world’s largest money broking firm. At ICAP Africa is comprised of financial market risk experts, who don’t just offer execution and information — they offer practical solutions and strategies to mitigate risk and solve real problems.
AMEA Power Commissions Africa’s Largest Wind Power Plant – a 500MW Landmark in Egypt
AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the region, today announced the successful commissioning of its 500MW Wind Power Plant in Egypt. Located in Ras Ghareb in the Red Sea Governorate, the facility is now the largest operational wind farm in Africa—solidifying Egypt’s leadership in the continent’s renewable energy transition.
Rethinking Wealth: Why Africa Must Invest in What It Protects, Not Just What It Produces
In his latest piece, Janus Continental Group Founder Humphrey Kariuki calls for a redefinition of wealth in Africa—one that prioritises natural capital alongside GDP. Highlighting conservation efforts like the mountain bongo project in Kenya, Kariuki argues that investing in biodiversity and ecosystems is essential to the continent’s sustainable prosperity.
Bravura Solutions: Namibian Asset Manager, Arysteq, lists first Actively Managed ETF on the JSE
Bravura Solutions is proud to have acted as corporate advisor on a landmark transaction – the successful listing of the Arysteq Short Term Income Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF) on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
JUMO: 2024 Impact Report
Jade Potgieter, Head of Strategic Programmes & ESG for JUMO, shares key highlights from JUMO’s 2024 Impact Report, reflecting on progress, the partnerships powering it, and the lessons they are carrying forward.
S-RM: Africa Energy Report 2025
Africa's energy sector presents significant investment potential, driven by oil and gas discoveries and a shift towards renewable energy, with an emphasis on sustainability, community benefits, and avoiding past exploitative practices. However, challenges remain. In this report, S-RM's Africa experts explore four key trends in the sector and the strategies for maximising Africa's energy potential in each.
Miranda Alliance: Investing Beyond Borders - Episode #102
This week Miranda & Associados brings you news on oil and gas sector investment in Angola, Cote d’Ivoire and São Tomé, new energy infrastructure in Cameroon, cross-boundary interconnection projects between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon and Mozambique and Zambia, a major breakthrough for the Mozambique LNG Project, a new major port in the DRC, the Tasi Mane south coast project in Timor-Leste, and other major developments in our jurisdictions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Investing Beyond Borders.
Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Africa: The Journey Toward Inclusive Instant Payment Systems
Millions of African entrepreneurs struggle with financial exclusion, limiting their growth and economic potential. This article from AfricaNenda explores how inclusive instant payment systems and digital financial tools can drive financial access, empowering businesses and communities across the continent.
C-Level by Verto: Navigating Tax Policies for Business Growth
C-Level will connect Kenya’s top business leaders for an exclusive evening of insights and networking. Make sure to register as experts unpack taxation, policies, and their impact on businesses ahead of the Finance Bill 2025.
Middle East and Africa Tech Summit - Accelerating Business Evolution: The Era of AI
Join DLA Piper as they continue their global technology journey at the Middle East & Africa Tech Summit in Dubai on 20 May 2025. Building on the success of DLA Pipers’ summits in Singapore, Dubai, Dublin, and Palo Alto, this event will explore AI's transformative impact on businesses across the regions.
2025 KPMG Private Enterprise Venture Summit
KPMG has officially launched the KPMG Private Enterprise Venture Summit 2025. This edition of the summit promises to be the most dynamic yet, with a lineup of African and global speakers who are trailblazers in their respective fields. You'll have the chance to engage with ecosystem players who are redefining the landscape of private capital, innovation, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
Mission 300 inspires hope for Africa’s Renewable Energy Future
In this article, Humphrey Kariuki, Founder of Janus Continental Group, explores Africa’s renewable energy potential and the urgent need for investment. Despite leading in renewables, the continent attracts just 2% of global funding. Initiatives like Mission 300 aim to bridge this gap and position Africa as a clean energy leader.
Samaila Zubairu of AFC Succeeds Prof. Benedict Oramah of Afreximbank to Lead the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI)
Mr. Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), succeeds AAMFI’s founding Chair, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
Scaling access to clean cooking solutions in Zambia
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and EDFI Management Company, through the Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI), have invested a total of EUR 4 million to substantially scale the offering of Emerging Cooking Solutions (Supamoto) in Zambia.
British International Investment in $100m Deal with KCB Bank for Climate and Women Funding
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced the provision of a $100 million Tier 2 capital facility to KCB Bank Kenya to increase its lending capacity to climate-related projects and women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
InfraCo to sell its stake in Golomoti Solar to Old Mutual Infrastructure Investment Trust Fund (Malawi)
At a signing ceremony held in Blantyre, Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company InfraCo Africa Ltd (InfraCo) signed an agreement to sell its 25% stake in Golomoti JCM Solar Corporation Ltd to Old Mutual Infrastructure Investment Trust Fund (Malawi) which sits within Old Mutual Investment Group’s Alternative Investments capability.