Deals
IFC mulls $6mln investment in new SME-focused East Africa fund
The IFC is considering investing $6 million in Business Partners’ planned International East Africa, a […]
News
Deals
IFC invest $13.5mln in Mozambique’s MMI Steel mills
The IFC has announced a $13.5 million investment in a steel mill, MMI Intergrated Steel […]
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EIB approves $130mln loan to boost SME lending in Egypt
The European Investment Bank, (EIB), is extending a $130 million line of credit to the […]
Companies
Nigeria’s Sovereign Investment Authority reaps rewards of dollar strategy
Nigeria’s $1.55 billion Sovereign Wealth Fund’s private equity investments were very successful in 2014, according […]
Week's Roundup
Weekly Wrap, March 16th, 2015; Abraaj, Carlyle, Bamboo Finance and more make private capital news
The week in brief…March 16th, 2015 As weeks go, last week was a quiet week […]
Deals
Carlyle in talks to sell stake in MENA region Domino’s Pizza operator
Global private equity firm Carlyle is in talks with a consortium led by one of […]
Deals
PIC converts Eduloan debt into 40% equity stake
The Public Investment Corporation, on behalf of South Africa’s Government Employees Pension Fund, has acquired […]
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Bamboo Finance takes part in BBOX’s $3mln Series B round
Bamboo Finance has participated in clean energy firm BBOX’s $3 million Series B round together […]
Deals
Sekanjulo Investments acquires SAPA’s assets
The board and members of the soon-to-be-closed South African Press Association have approved Sekanjulo Investments‘ […]
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AfDB loans $123mln for Kenyan road upgrade
The African Development Bank’s board of directors approved a $123 million loan to Kenya to […]