Absa Invests in Lendable’s Emerging Markets Credit Fund
Absa has invested in Lendable’s $255 million MSME Fintech Credit Fund 2 (LMFCF2), becoming the first African bank to participate in the emerging markets private credit strategy.
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A.P. Moller Capital to Exit Nigeria’s Powergas
A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to sell Nigerian compressed natural gas business Powergas to a consortium led by Ardova Plc and including Diadem Energy, marking an exit for its Africa Infrastructure Fund I.
28 Sep
News > Investors
BII Commits $65m Across Zambia and Zimbabwe
British International Investment (BII) has committed $65 million across Zambia and Zimbabwe as the UK development finance institution rolls out its new five-year strategy in the two frontier markets.
23 Sep
News > Investors
EBRD Provides $40mn Loan to EFG Holding for Egypt MSME Financing
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a $40 million four-year term loan to EFG Holding to expand financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Egypt.
18 Sep
News > Investors
Afreximbank, DBSA Commit Up to $20 Million to Project Preparation Facility
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility Framework Agreement to develop a pipeline of bankable infrastructure and industrial projects across South Africa and the wider Southern African region.
17 Sep
News > Private Equity > Exits
Helios Generates $460m in Liquidity as T2S Lists in Morocco
Helios Investment Partners generated approximately $460 million in realised liquidity in 2025 following multiple exits, including the listing of portfolio company T2S Group on the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
17 Sep
News > Investors
DFC Backs Digital Infrastructure, Trade Finance and Critical Minerals Across Africa and Emerging Markets
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved a new package of investments that includes digital infrastructure and critical minerals projects in Africa, alongside a trade finance partnership targeting emerging markets.
17 Sep
News > Investors
BII Targets 30% of New Investments to Meet 2X Gender Criteria
British International Investment (BII) plans for 30% of new investments in its core portfolio to qualify under the 2X Challenge as part of its 2026–31 strategy, expanding its focus on gender-lens investing across Africa and other markets.
16 Sep
News > Private Equity > Deals
YW Capital, RMB Complete R2.25 Billion Pepkor Logistics Property Deal
South African corporate advisory and investment firm YW Capital and RMB have completed a R2.25 billion logistics property transaction involving Pepkor through IronOak, YW Capital’s industrial and logistics real estate investment platform.
10 Sep
News > Private Equity > Fundraising
Africa GreenCo Raises $21.5 Million in Third Close
Africa GreenCo has raised $21.5 million in a third close, securing additional capital from existing shareholders the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK), alongside new investor Sanlam Alternative Investments.
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Analysis & Features
Automation Reshapes Emerging Markets Rates Trading
Sept. 10, 2026, 9:46 a.m.
Emerging Market Exchanges Look to Technology to Lower Barriers to Global Capital
Aug. 26, 2026, 1 a.m.
The Cost of Doing Nothing: Missed Opportunities in African Investment
June 3, 2026, noon
African Listed Markets Enter New Growth Cycle
May 13, 2026, 5:50 p.m.
Riding Africa's Growth Wave
April 20, 2026, 10:17 a.m.
Sanlam Allianz Investments: Building Long-Term Equity Opportunities Across East Africa
April 13, 2026, 10:11 a.m.
West Africa Turns to Sukuk to Break the Eurobond Cycle
April 6, 2026, 10:08 a.m.
Against The Odds: Why South Africa May Be More Ready For This Moment Than We Think
March 9, 2026, 2:26 p.m.
