In this month’s issue of Africa Global Funds, we spoke with Yogesh Gokool, Senior Executive – Head Global Business at AfrAsia Bank to discuss the African strategy of Mauritius, investment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa and AfrAsia’s activities on the continent. According to Gokool, the African strategy for Mauritius is led by both the public and the private sectors and is very much instilled at different levels to become successful. Read on our insightful interview on pp.14-15.

Another country of focus in this edition is Ghana. Itumeleng Mukhovha, Corporate M&A Associate, Baker McKenzie, provides an economic overview of this West African country on pp 16-17.

Meanwhile, Christian Toben, Region Head Financial Institutions, Africa, Commerzbank, believes that economic progress in Morocco and Egypt is lighting the way that other countries can follow. He explains why the next wave of development could come from Sub-Saharan Africa on p.22.

On a separate note, we are very excited to announce that Africa Global Funds LLC has become an accredited CPD provider. Continuing professional development (CPD) is important because it ensures you continue to be competent in your profession. It is an ongoing process and continues throughout a professional’s career. Some of you may know that we’re organizing our first Private Equity Fund Operations Forum in Johannesburg on October 24.  

By the end of August our event should get certified, which means that by attending the Forum you will be able to receive your CPD points and CPD certificates! Check out our impressive lineup of speakers and register for the event at www.agff.co We look forward to welcoming you at the Forum!