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CAK Grants Unconditional Approval for French Fund STOA’s $27 Million Strategic Stake in Atlas Tower Kenya

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has granted unconditional approval for the proposed acquisition of control of Atlas Tower Kenya (ATK) Limited by STOA S.A., a France-based impact investment fund, in a transaction valued at $27 million. The regulatory clearance, announced on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s telecommunications infrastructure development […]

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Kenya and Qatar Forge Strategic Partnership with Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Commitments in Agriculture and Infrastructure

Kenya and Qatar have embarked on a transformative economic partnership following high-level bilateral talks between President William Ruto and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in Doha on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The landmark meeting, held on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development, has resulted […]

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Global Private Equity Surges Past Half-Trillion Mark as Investors Chase Premium Deals in Q3 2025

The global private equity landscape has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in the third quarter of 2025, with total investment reaching an impressive $537 billion across 4,062 deals worldwide. This substantial figure, reported in a comprehensive analysis by KPMG’s quarterly private equity pulse report, marks a notable increase from the same period last year and […]

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Zanaco Pioneers Green Finance in Southern Africa with Zambia’s First $100M Sustainability Bond

Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco), the country’s largest financial institution by asset base, is set to make history by issuing the nation’s first sustainability bond, targeting $100 million to fund environmental and social projects across the southern African nation. The announcement, made by CEO Mukwandi Chibesakunda at a press briefing in Lusaka on Friday, October […]

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Ruto Pledges KSh 21 Billion for Western Kenya as Regional Development Drive Accelerates

President William Ruto concluded a vigorous three-day development tour of Western Kenya, unveiling a comprehensive package of projects worth KSh 21 billion across Kakamega and Vihiga counties. The pledge comes amid a renewed focus on regional equity and national unity in the midst of Kenya’s evolving political landscape. A region historically sidelined Western Kenya has […]

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Global Investment Downturn Deepens: FDI Falls 3% in First Half of 2025 Amid Persistent Economic Headwinds

Global foreign direct investment experienced a troubling 3 percent decline in the first half of 2025, marking the continuation of a protracted two-year slump that has gripped the international economy. According to the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the sustained downturn reflects a complex […]

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European Development Finance Giants Back €100 Million Banking Investment to Transform SME Financing Across West Africa

A consortium of prominent European development finance institutions has united to deliver a transformative €100 million financial injection into West African banking, marking one of the most significant private equity transactions in the region’s financial services sector this year. The landmark investment, spearheaded by pan-African private equity firm Mediterrania Capital Partners, aims to dramatically expand […]

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KCB Group’s Strategic Acquisition of Pesapal Stake Signals Major Push for SME Financial Dominance in East Africa

KCB Group, one of East Africa’s most formidable banking institutions, has executed another decisive move in its transformation from a traditional lender into a comprehensive financial technology powerhouse. In a public announcement dated October 31, 2025, the lender confirmed it has “entered into an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal Limited,” marking the […]

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Tillman Global Holdings Proposes $4-6 Billion Investment to Take Control of Struggling Vodafone Idea

In a development that could reshape India’s telecommunications landscape, New York-based private equity firm Tillman Global Holdings (TGH) has entered advanced discussions to inject between USD 4 billion and USD 6 billion (approximately Rs 35,000 to Rs 52,800 crore) into Vodafone Idea (Vi), one of India’s most financially distressed telecom operators. According to a report […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Historic R9.5 Billion Investment Catalyzes Limpopo’s Industrial Transformation

The Limpopo Investment Conference has concluded with remarkable success, securing over R170 billion in investment pledges during its two-day session at the Ranch Hotel outside Polokwane. However, it is the groundbreaking R9.5 billion deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that has captured national attention and been celebrated as a transformative achievement for both South […]

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