The Member News Archive

Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Advises Lagata Group on its Acquisition and Investment in Miro Forestry and Timber Products
George Meadows George Meadows

Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Advises Lagata Group on its Acquisition and Investment in Miro Forestry and Timber Products

Africa Merchant Capital Advisory (AMCA) is pleased to announce that it acted as financial adviser to the Lagata Group on its acquisition of majority stake, and investment into, Miro Forestry Developments Limited, a leading sustainable forestry and plywood manufacturing business operating across Sierra Leone and Ghana.

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DEG promotes small businesses in Tanzania
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DEG promotes small businesses in Tanzania

DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH is expanding its commitment in Tanzania and providing the CRDB Bank PLC with a long-term loan of USD 50 million. CRDB Bank is now a leading commercial bank in Tanzania that finances primarily small businesses in rural areas. The loan package comprises two tranches of USD 25 million each. A total of USD 10 million of the financing is secured by a guarantee through the EU’s European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+).

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Webinar: Unlocking Africa’s Potential in the Global Market
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Webinar: Unlocking Africa’s Potential in the Global Market

KPMG International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) and FSD Africa invite to you an insightful Carbon Markets Webinar on October 14th, 2025. This session will bring together experts in climate project development to explore how carbon markets can unlock new opportunities for African communities and enterprises.

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Naivasha Bulk Water and Wastewater PPP set to transform water supply and treatment in Naivasha, Kenya
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Naivasha Bulk Water and Wastewater PPP set to transform water supply and treatment in Naivasha, Kenya

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.

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DLA Piper advises Remgro on eMedia unbundling
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DLA Piper advises Remgro on eMedia unbundling

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).

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Mitrelli - Tapping Into Opportunity: Why Africa’s $30 Billion Water Crisis Demands Strategic Investments
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Mitrelli - Tapping Into Opportunity: Why Africa’s $30 Billion Water Crisis Demands Strategic Investments

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.

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Africa Risk-Reward Index 2025
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Africa Risk-Reward Index 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.

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DLA Piper Africa: Something to report – a lesson in cross-border investigations
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DLA Piper Africa: Something to report – a lesson in cross-border investigations

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.

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PROÁGUA: Angola’s Flagship Water Project Kicks Off with Mitrelli and Partners, Serving 9 Million
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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.

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Global AI Legislation Navigating Regulation in the Age of Technology
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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.

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Fintech JUMO achieves landmark 92.2% score for customer protection standards
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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.

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