Archive - Africa Private Equity News

South Africa: Competition Commission backs Harith’s acquisition of FlySafair

Harith entered into an agreement to acquire FlySafair earlier this year.

3 hrs ago

Norfund appoints Naana Winful Fynn to lead financial inclusion

For the past nine years, she has been Norfund’s regional director for West Africa.

4 hrs ago

Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority seeks manager for $50m startup fund

The fund will target pre-seed to pre-Series A startups operating in agriculture, healthcare, education, energy, and waste and water management.

4 hrs ago

AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit | Built to Last: The New Global Reality

The AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit has become a leading platform for investors, business leaders, policymakers and development partners.

21 hrs ago

Sahel Capital backs Nigerian agribusiness company

Sahel Capital has closed a $650,000 loan facility to Noma Services Consolidated Limited.

22 hrs ago

The 5 most popular stories on Africa Private Equity News the past week

Here are summaries of the five most widely read stories from the past week on Africa Private Equity News.

Jul 12

Lobito Corridor Railway reaches $753m financial close

AFC and Eaglestone acted as co-financial advisors, structuring financing for Lobito Atlantic Railway, a joint venture between Mota-Engil and Trafigura.

Jul 10

Impact Fund Denmark backs NSIA Bank Côte d’Ivoire

Impact Fund Denmark is providing €25 million in subordinated debt to NSIA Bank Côte d’Ivoire.

Jul 9

B Investments sells stake in three Egyptian solar plants

The Egyptian private equity firm will receive total proceeds of $8.25 million.

Jul 9

Kuramo closes African investment mandates worth about $500m

The firm secured capital predominantly from African pension funds and development finance institutions.

Jul 9

SAVCA VC Conference 2026: VC's biggest stage. One unmissable day.

The wait is over. Registration is now open for the SAVCA Venture Capital Conference 2026.

Jul 9

Five African private capital moves in June 2026

A selection of African private capital transactions, as featured in our June 2026 Dealmaker’s Log.

Jul 9

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