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
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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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
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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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EU ,
Financial Transactions ,
Global Market ,
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Investment ,
Investors ,
Liability ,
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Private Equity ,
Sellers ,
Warranties
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 ,
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Mining ,
Nigeria ,
Oil & Gas ,
South Africa ,
Zambia
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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Democratic Republic of Congo ,
Egypt ,
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Mining ,
Nigeria ,
Oil & Gas ,
South Africa