In a move that underscores the evolving dynamics of specialist property finance, Glenhawk has announced an expansion of its funding capacity to £700 million through a strategic partnership with a globally renowned investment bank. This collaboration is set to fuel the launch of Glenhawk’s innovative structured real estate division, designed to deliver tailored, large-scale funding […]
In a landmark move poised to reshape the continent’s infrastructure landscape, South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has committed a $40 million investment in Africa50 Group—a pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager. Acting on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), the PIC’s capital injection not only strengthens Africa50’s funding capacity but also underscores […]
In a bold move towards energy independence and environmental sustainability, Kenya is ramping up efforts to transition to a 100% renewable energy mix by 2030. With investor backing and robust government support, the nation is steadily reducing its reliance on imported power, paving the way for a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future. The renewed […]
In a bold move aimed at reinforcing its international footprint, Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS has announced a $100 million investment plan to build two state-of-the-art factories in Vietnam. This strategic expansion not only underlines the company’s commitment to diversifying its global operations but also represents a significant boost for the local economy, positioning Vietnam as […]
In a significant milestone for Africa’s renewable energy sector, pan-African private equity firm Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund, securing total commitments of $238 million from 19 investors. This achievement marks not only the culmination of a robust fundraising effort but also reinforces Inspired Evolution’s role as a key […]
In a bold move towards industrial decarbonisation and sustainable energy, waste-to-energy innovator Compact Syngas Solutions (CSS) has secured multi-million-pound funding under a new United Nations initiative to revolutionise the Kenyan tea sector. This pioneering project not only represents a significant milestone for CSS—a Deeside-based company known for its advanced gasification technologies—but also signals a transformative […]
In a bold move underscoring the importance of China in the global economic landscape, FedEx Corp has announced plans to deepen its investment in the Chinese market. The latest news, which has been trending today, details how the U.S.-based logistics giant is gearing up to fortify its supply chain and expand operations throughout the nation—a […]
In a landmark development for Uganda’s energy sector, the Ugandan government has signed an Implementation Agreement with UAE investment firm Alpha MBM Investments LLC, marking a decisive step toward the construction of a long-stalled 60,000-barrel-per-day crude oil refinery. The agreement, inked at State House in Entebbe on March 29, 2025, in the presence of President […]
In a major boost to its healthcare infrastructure, Kenya has secured a generous grant of Ksh 1.8 billion (approximately RMB 100 million) from the Chinese government. The grant, aimed at upgrading several key hospitals across the country, underscores the strong bilateral ties between Kenya and China and represents a significant step forward in the nation’s […]
In an era marked by shifting global trade dynamics and escalating geopolitical tensions, German businesses are charting a new course by deepening their investments in China. As tariffs from the United States continue to disrupt established export channels, Germany’s “Hidden Champions” and leading industrial players are recalibrating their strategies, seeking to leverage China’s open market, […]
The Government of Germany, in partnership with the Government of Kenya and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),...
The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself for another year of impressive economic expansion, with government projections indicating that the...
The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking a...
The Nairobi Securities Exchange has entered uncharted territory as Safaricom's newly launched Ziidi Trader platform triggers unprecedented retail participation, fundamentally...
