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Nigeria: Finding opportunities where others fear to tread by Andrew Lapping, chief investment officer at Allan Gray

16 May 2017

A few years ago investors were excited about investing in Africa outside of South Africa. People spoke of Africa Rising, the growing middle class, financial deepening and less reliance on commodities. Now the popular refrain from investors is, “How do I get my money out?” However, Allan Gray questions this mentality, believing there is value is to be found in Nigeria.

The Kenyan real estate market and the introduction of REITS

14 February 2017

The past decade has seen significant growth in most key sectors of the Kenyan economy, thanks to a vibrant private sector and the ever-increasing foreign appetite for investments in Africa. Indeed, Kenya has been the preferred hub for multinationals and other international organisations with operations in East and Central Africa. In response, the Kenyan Government has invested heavily in infrastructure development, while taking steps to improve the legal and regulatory framework in key sectors of the economy.

AIIM acquires majority stake in DSM corridor group Tanzania

03 February 2017

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), a leading African infrastructure equity investment manager and member of Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI), has announced the successful acquisition of a 60% effective interest in DSM Corridor Group Tanzania (DCG), a specialist dry bulk terminal operator in the Port of Dar es Salaam. AIIM develops, advises and manages private equity infrastructure funds designed to invest long-term institutional equity in African infrastructure projects.

Private equity playing growing role in funding Africa's infrastructure gap

21 November 2016

Latest figures from the SAVCA 2016 Private Equity Industry Performance Survey reveal that the private equity industry is playing an increasingly critical role in funding the infrastructure deficit in Africa.

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Nigeria: Finding opportunities where others fear to tread by Andrew Lapping, chief investment officer at Allan Gray

The Kenyan real estate market and the introduction of REITS

AIIM acquires majority stake in DSM corridor group Tanzania

Private equity playing growing role in funding Africa's infrastructure gap