Orange Money Group and banking as a service financial technology provider JUMO, have partnered to enhance digital financial services across Africa. This collaboration aims to extend Orange Money Group’s services to include additional microcredit solutions for unbanked populations.

An agreement has been signed between consortium partners Haskoning, RebelGroup (Rebel), Africa Water Infrastructure Development (AWID), WaterConnect, and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) – through its project development solution, InfraCo - to advance the Naivasha Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Domestic Bulk Water Supply and Wastewater Project in Kenya.

DLA Piper advised Remgro Limited, a leading South African investment holding company, and its subsidiaries on a share subscription and exchange transaction with eMedia Holdings Limited (eMedia), a company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), and the subsequent unbundling by Remgro of the eMedia shares it received from eMedia to Remgro's shareholders (Transaction).

Africa’s surging population is straining fragile water systems, with 387 million lacking basic drinking services. A $30bn investment gap and ageing infrastructure worsen the crisis, but new initiatives in Angola and Côte d’Ivoire show momentum. Urgent action is needed to prevent demand outpacing supply, threatening health and growth.

Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL), the investment advisory and fund management has officially been granted the Financial Services Permission (FSP) by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), effective 20 August 2025.

Join Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa for an exclusive webinar exploring Africa's response to shifting global trade dynamics, waning foreign aid and rising resource nationalism. Central to the discussion will be findings from The Africa Risk-Reward Index 2025, the tenth edition of the essential outlook for investing and operating in Africa.

DLA Piper will host a seminar titled “Something to Report – A Lesson in Cross-Border Investigations” on 11 September at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, featuring a screening of the award-winning Compliance series film Something to Report, which examines whistleblowing and the role of corporate compliance programmes in fostering transparency and accountability.

South Africa continues to be a global powerhouse in the BPO sector, offering an exceptional blend of strategic advantages that make it a compelling destination for international offshoring.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is in talks with a number of governments as it seeks to build a pipeline of swaps to help developing nations refinance debt and free up funds for social and infrastructure projects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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.