Currency volatility is not new to Africa, but its effects have been magnified in recent years by global economic trends. Rising interest rates in developed markets often lead to capital outflows from emerging economies, putting downward pressure on local currencies. Political instability and inconsistent monetary policies in some African countries exacerbate the problem, leaving businesses vulnerable to sudden and unpredictable swings in exchange rates.

PowerGen Renewable Energy (“PowerGen”) has partnered with leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform, targeting the deployment of 120 MW of renewable power solutions, including battery energy storage, across Africa.

Africa Specialty Risks (“ASR”), the pan-African and Middle East focused reinsurance group, announces the launch of the first Africa Focused Lloyd’s Consortium. The Consortium, known as Baobab, will offer up to USD $21 million in capacity across Political Risk, Trade Credit, Political Violence & Terrorism, Property, Energy, Construction and Liability.

Loinette Capital’s decade-long partnership with Joe’s Earthworks & Mining (JEM) demonstrates what can be achieved when financial expertise and thoughtful collaboration meet. This partnership, built on trust and shared goals, has supported JEM in strengthening its mining services and achieving sustainable growth in an evolving and competitive market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 (“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).

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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

South Africa-based investment holding company Valhalla Capital Partners has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Finnish wastewater treatment technology pioneer EPSE.