Private Credit
Merger and Acquisition
African-born Moove Goes Global with Brazil’s Kovi Acquisition
Moove, the African mobility fintech company offering revenue-based vehicle financing, ride-hailing and delivery apps across Africa, has acquired Kovi, an urban mobility startup based in São Paulo. Why does this matter: This acquisition aligns with Moove’s ambitious plan to expand into high-growth markets beyond Africa following its Series B
Finance
Guan Chong Berhad Acquires 25% of Transcao Côte d’Ivoire for $28.9m.
Guan Chong Berhad (GCB), a Malaysia-based cocoa manufacturer and the fourth-largest cocoa grinder globally, is poised to acquire a 25% stake in Transcao Côte d’Ivoire (Transcao CI), a Côte d'Ivoire -based cocoa manufacturer, for a sum of US$28.9 million. Why does this matter: Côte d&
Finance
African Sovereign Dollar Bond Yields Reach Record High.
Yields for Africa Sovereign Dollar Bonds, tracked by the Standard Bank Africa Sovereign Yield Index, have reached a record high of 9.15%, according to Bloomberg. Why does this matter: In recent years, African nations have increasingly turned to the Eurobond market to secure funding needed to address budgetary shortfalls
Finance
TymeBank Joins Exclusive African Unicorn Club with $250million Series D Funding
South Africa's Tyme Bank has achieved the coveted status of African Unicorn after raising $250 million in Series D funding, reaching a valuation of $1.5 billion. Why does this matter: Most of Africa's unicorns have emerged from the fintech sector, as these startups address the
Finance
Guinea To Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF)
Guinea is set to join a growing list of African countries, establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF). Why does this matter: Guinea is home to some of the world's largest and highest-grade iron ore reserves. As the government works to monetise these resources, it plans to invest the
Bonds
Arab African International Bank (AAIB) Issues $500 million in Egypt's First Sustainability Bond.
The Arab African International Bank (AAIB), based in Egypt, has launched a groundbreaking $500 million sustainability bond. Why does this matter: This marks Egypt's first and only sustainability bond, highlighting the country’s increasing dedication to sustainable development and the transition to renewable energy. The fund mainly focuses
Infrastructure Finance
Africa Largest Pension Fund Exits Infrastructure Development Fund
Africa’s largest pension fund South Africa's Government Employee Pension Fund has divested from its holdings in the pioneering African Infrastructure Development Fund, a along with other prominent investors, including Absa Bank Ltd and Old Mutual Ltd. Why does it matter: The African Infrastructure Development Fund has been
Industries
OPEC Fund Signs $40 million Loan with Africa's Leading Agriculture Commodity Trader
The OPEC Fund, the development finance institution for the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) member states, has entered into a $40 million loan agreement with ETC Group, a prominent agriculture and supply chain operator in Africa. Why does this matter: The loan is the OPEC Fund's
Trade Finance
British International Investment (BII) and Absa Group Agree $150m Trade Finance Deal
British International Investment (BII) has recently formalised a substantial agreement to establish a $150 million trade liquidity program in collaboration with South Africa's Absa Group. This strategic initiative is timely as African economies strive to transition from a reliance primarily on the export of unprocessed natural resources to
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Infrastructure Finance
African Developer and Operator of Integrated Industrial Zones Secures $443m for Expansion.
Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a prominent African developer and operator of integrated industrial zones, has successfully secured an investment totalling $443 million. The funding comprises $300 million from the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), under the management of Afreximbank, and an additional $143 million from Africa