The continent’s growing population is producing a wealth of investment opportunities as demand for digital services ramps up -
The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector has been a major driver of Africa’s...more
In December 2023 – January 2024, we conducted a straw poll of 240 decision makers in the mining & metals sector via an online survey. While the findings are subject to the limitations of sample-based information, they do...more
2/1/2024
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Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Global Economy ,
Global Market ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Metals ,
Mining ,
Natural Resources ,
Supply Chain
Green hydrogen will play important roles in Africa’s transition to renewable energy and as an exportable commodity. But is the current focus on the areas that will deliver the most value for Africa and its people? Carina...more
Namibia's regulatory environment, stable economy and rich mineral resources make it an attractive investment destination in Africa. Investors should view Namibia as a key emerging investment hub on the continent....more
Recent disruptions in the global food supply chains have highlighted Africa's urgent need to become self-sufficient in food production. Traditionally, the continent has turned to small-scale community-based agricultural...more
7/12/2023
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Agricultural Sector ,
Angola ,
Biden Administration ,
Biodiversity ,
Capital Markets ,
Climate Change ,
Energy Reform ,
Energy Sector ,
Exporters ,
Food Supply ,
Foreign Investment ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Kenya ,
Metals ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
Oil & Gas ,
Private Sector ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Relations ,
United States ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Well Drilling
PGMs are helping Southern African mining remain relevant and contributing to a global clean and green transition -
"Among the rarest metals on earth, PGMs are well known for their catalytic properties."
Platinum...more
11/17/2021
/ Africa ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Global Economy ,
Green Energy ,
Metals ,
Mining ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Rare Earth Metals ,
South Africa
Significant differences exist between terms that typically apply in M&A transactions in Africa and Europe -
"Acquirers tend to view European markets as being more seller-friendly than African markets."
Although the...more
11/11/2021
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Africa ,
Buyers ,
EU ,
Financial Transactions ,
Global Market ,
Indemnity Insurance ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Liability ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Sellers ,
Warranties
PGMs are helping to ensure that Southern African mining remains relevant and is contributing to the global clean and green transition -
Platinum group metals (PGMs) have been the main contributor to a major uplift in...more
Last year was a challenging one for M&A in Africa, with both deal value and volume dropping to their lowest figures on record. Yet 2021 has shown signs of a resurgence, with H1’s total of 87 deals marking a 15% increase...more
9/13/2021
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Africa ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Investment ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Mergers ,
Mining ,
Nigeria ,
Oil & Gas ,
South Africa ,
Zambia
On 21 April 2020, the President of South Africa addressed the nation yet again to inform South Africans of additional economic and social relief measures to be put in place as a result of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”)...more
5/12/2020
/ Commercial Tenants ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Covered Employees ,
Covered Employer ,
Federal Aid ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Assistance Policies ,
Moratorium ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Retailers ,
South Africa ,
Tax Relief
The coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak, declared by the World Health Organization as a global pandemic, is having far-reaching consequences for businesses. The outbreak has led the South African government to declare a...more
4/7/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Business Interruption ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Due Diligence ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Government Lockdown ,
Impossibility ,
Material Adverse Change Clauses (MACs) ,
Material Adverse Effects ,
Merger Agreements ,
Mergers ,
Nonperformance ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
South Africa ,
State of Emergency
M&A in Africa totaled US$21.1 billion in 2018, a slight drop compared to the US$22 billion recorded in 2017. Deal volume, however, fell more precipitously from 272 in 2017 to 206 in 2018. ...more
5/25/2019
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Africa ,
Democratic Republic of Congo ,
Egypt ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Investment ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Mergers ,
Mining ,
Nigeria ,
Oil & Gas ,
South Africa
Several of the contemplated changes may improve South Africa's business climate -
The operation of South African companies is regulated by the Companies Act of 2008 (the Companies Act), which replaced the Companies Act of...more