The Member News Archive
The Importance of Project Preparation in Africa
Premier Invest was excited and pleased to be a sponsor of The Africa Debate UAE, hosted by Invest Africa, in Dubai, on the 31st of October 2024. The event brought together decision makers from government and private sectors in the UAE and Africa, as well as other key stakeholders, including development finance institutions, banks and, critically, significant UAE corporates, who have already invested heavily on the continent.
Bravura wins Africa Global Fund Award as Best Independent Advisor - South Africa 2024
As Bravura marks its 25th anniversary, it’s time to celebrate not just a milestone, but a legacy of excellence, innovation, and resilience. Since opening its doors in 1999, Bravura has grown into an independent powerhouse of specialised expertise in corporate finance, structured solutions, and services to high-net-worth clients.
Investing in Africa’s digital economy – the brink of a digital revolution
With an estimated population of 1.5 billion people and 60% of the population under 30, the digital economy in Africa is burgeoning, with innovation and entrepreneurship driving unprecedented growth across the continent.
The value of an AI Centre of Excellence
AI - particularly Generative AI - is a hot topic across organisations. However, taking a haphazard approach and rushing into Generative AI projects will not drive AI success; the better approach is to implement AI strategically, with a multidisciplinary team within an AI Centre of Excellence.
Webinar - COP 29: Balancing Faster Climate Action and Economic Development
BMI is hosting their COP 29 webinar where they will discuss topics related to, Energy Transition, GHG abatement in O&G and the critical importance of curbing methane emissions and a host of other topics.
Webinar - FX Challenges: Mitigating Risk in Africa’s Cross-Border Manufacturing & Logistics
Join Verto for their final thought-leadership session of the year as they discuss FX Challenges: Mitigating Risk in Africa's Cross-Border Manufacturing & Logistics, exploring strategies for SMEs profitability and growth within the cross-border manufacturing sector.
Protecting Employees Life and Health Insurance Across Africa
Protecting Employees Life and Health Insurance Across Africa.
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Pragmatic AI, an Entelect publication, unpack how to practically implement AI in your organisation
Most AI projects fail. Whether blinded by the glossy potential of AI, or fearful of falling behind, organisations recklessly rush into creating a solution, without considering what responsible AI looks like.
Africa Specialty Risks Receives BBB+ Credit Rating with a Positive Outlook from Fitch
Africa Specialty Risks (“ASR”), the pan-African and Middle East focused reinsurance group, is pleased to announce that Fitch Ratings has assigned a BBB+ long term Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating with a positive outlook to ASR Re Limited (ASR Re).
Pan-African partnership Reaches Milestone for Long-Term Climate Finance Solutions in Kenya
Dhamana Guarantee Company Ltd (Dhamana) has reached a major milestone, marked at an event in Nairobi on 30 September. Investors in the new company put pen to paper at a signing ceremony, which will allow the company to kick-start operations.
Webinar: The Africa Risk-Reward Index 2024
Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa have launched the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. Join experts for this webinar where they will discuss the key themes, risks and opportunities for investors, and examine what these mean for Africa.
ALN Ready Business Roadshow: Ethiopia Edition
Mesfin Tafesse & Associates, ALN member firm in Ethiopia, is hosting the Ethiopia edition of the ALN Ready Business Roadshow Webinar, where speakers will discuss the extent of Ethiopia's business opportunities in key sectors and suggest steps investors can take to translate those opportunities into profitable and sustainable businesses within the Ethiopian legal framework.
Exploring the Possibilities of Sustainable Insurance Growth for Namibia’s Future
Suzan Pardesi, Head of Energy at Africa Specialty Risks will be sharing her expertise on the intersection of energy and sustainable insurance at the Dive In Festival 2024.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Mirova on its $20 million debt funding to ManoCap Energy
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised Mirova, which aims to provide debt support to SMEs that generate and provide clean energy, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia, on its $20 million debt funding to ManoCap Energy, a West Africa renewable energy specialist.
Webinar: A Future-Proof Nigeria - Strategies For Sustainable Insurance Adoption
On Tuesday, 24th September, Jennita Lebrasse, ACII, Africa Specialty Risks Construction Underwriter, will be discussing key strategies to drive sustainable insurance adoption in Nigeria in a webinar as part of the Dive In Festival 2024.
Valhalla Capital Partners, Finnish wastewater pioneer in JV
South Africa-based investment holding company Valhalla Capital Partners has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Finnish wastewater treatment technology pioneer EPSE.
Kenbright: ESG Summit 2024
Kenbright is excited to announce that they will be hosting an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summit on August 30th at the JW Marriott.
Women in Energy: Celebrating Women’s Month
Afripower Utility Partners and Jaguar Land Rover in partnership with Invest Africa are delighted to be hosting an exclusive event where we will commemorate Women’s Month. The event aims to celebrate and highlight the achievements, challenges, and empowerment of women across the spectrum of the energy landscape- from power, logistics, and renewable energy.
State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa – 2023 report
SIIPS 2023 explores the evolution of both the supply and the demand side of instant retail payments. It highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's payment landscape to equip stakeholders with the insights they need to motivate investments, partnerships, and progress toward inclusivity.
2024 Africa Tax Clinic
Join KPMG’s Global and Africa Tax Experts as they unpack insights on charting the Future of Business in Africa and Beyond.