Privatisation of SOEs – Opportunity for the Private Sector?

Written By Cara Oldenburg
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With recent high-profile tenders for telecoms in Ethiopia and Angola, as well as airlines in South Africa, the privatisation of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) represents a clear opportunity for investors in Africa. However, navigating tender processes can be challenging and investing in SOEs brings its own set of risks.

In partnership with Black Mountain Investment Management, this panel session will examine opportunities for investors arising out of the move towards private-public partnerships amongst Africa’s SOEs. The panel will share insights into upcoming developments that may be of interest to the investor community and discuss lessons that have been learnt from those SOEs that have been privatised.

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Hasnen Varawalla, Managing Director, Co-Head, Investment Banking Origination, Absa
Hasnen Varawalla, Managing Director, Co-Head, Investment Banking Origination, Absa

Hasnen Varawalla is a Managing Director at Absa Investment Baking based in London advising clients on corporate finance, capital markets and M&A.

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Mohamed Dhorat, Co-CEO & Hedge Fund Manager, Black Mountain Investment Management - Moderator
Mohamed Dhorat, Co-CEO & Hedge Fund Manager, Black Mountain Investment Management - Moderator

Mohamed Dhorat is an astute investor with experience in the asset management and investment banking sectors.

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Lucy Chege, General Manager, Infrastructure Finance Energy, Environment & PPP’s, DBSA
Lucy Chege, General Manager, Infrastructure Finance Energy, Environment & PPP’s, DBSA

Lucy is currently General Manager, Infrastructure Finance Energy, Environment & PPP’s at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). She is primarily responsible for leading origination activities, structuring and managing relationships with key clients.

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Russell Curtis, CEO, Invest Durban
Russell Curtis, CEO, Invest Durban

Russell has run the Durban Investment Promotion Authority, known as Invest Durban, for 18 years. He’s a NED of the Durban Chamber of Commerce, the Durban Auto Cluster, & past Chairman of the Institute of Directors, KZN. Previously, also on The Mercury Editorial Board, Independent Newspapers, plus the Boards of other Commercial Co's & NPC's.

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Muriel Dube, Non-Executive Director, Sasol
Muriel Dube, Non-Executive Director, Sasol

Muriel has considerable experience of international business, developing markets and government. In addition to her broad background in business she has a particular expertise in sustainability. She chairs SASOL’s Safety, Social and Ethics Committee, has worked with BHP Billiton, Bidvest and was Chief Negotiator on Climate Change for the South African Government at the United Nations.

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