Graph showing the number of M&A deals in Africa by value from 2015 to 2024, highlighting a significant decline in 2024. For funds operating in Africa, exits have always been more challenging than in Europe or the US — and in today’s high interest rate environment, those hurdles have grown even steeper. Rising global borrowingContinueContinue reading “Mixed Exits, Real Returns: Inside Africa’s Private Equity Reality Check 🌍📊⚡”
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Financial Modelling for Data Centers: Why Electricity Price Assumptions Define Profitability 💻⚡📈
A modern data center showcasing sleek server racks illuminated by blue LED lights. The rapid growth of cloud computing, AI, and digital infrastructure has made data centers one of the fastest-expanding asset classes in the global economy. Yet behind the sleek image of hyperscale facilities lies a critical financial driver that makes or breaks aContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Data Centers: Why Electricity Price Assumptions Define Profitability 💻⚡📈”
Morocco’s Massive Gold Discovery in Guelmim – Could This Be the Start of a National Mining Boom?
A landscape of mining operations in Morocco, highlighting the potential for new gold discoveries. Why Morocco’s gold matters more at home than abroad. ⚒️📊 Morocco in the global gold landscapeMorocco has never been a top-tier gold player. With official holdings of around 22 tonnes, the country ranks in the mid‑60s globally, far behind Africa’s heavyweightsContinueContinue reading “Morocco’s Massive Gold Discovery in Guelmim – Could This Be the Start of a National Mining Boom?”
ZCCM-IH Secures 35% Stake in Zambia’s 100 MW Solar Project for USD 90m ☀️🌍⚡
Map of Zambia highlighting key cities and regions ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH), Zambia’s state-linked mining investment group, confirmed the acquisition of a 35% stake in a 100 MW solar project from India’s Nava Group for USD 90 million. The deal represents a strategic diversification move, with the mining-focused investor expanding further into renewable energy atContinueContinue reading “ZCCM-IH Secures 35% Stake in Zambia’s 100 MW Solar Project for USD 90m ☀️🌍⚡”
Red Rocket Secures Debt Financing for 331 MWp Tournee Solar Park in South Africa ☀️🌍⚡
Map highlighting South Africa’s provinces and major cities, showcasing the geographical context of the Tournee Solar Park project in Mpumalanga. On 1 October 2025, Red Rocket, a South African independent power producer (IPP) backed by STOA, Inspired Evolution, and FMO, announced it has reached financial close for the 331 MWp Tournee Solar Park in Mpumalanga.ContinueContinue reading “Red Rocket Secures Debt Financing for 331 MWp Tournee Solar Park in South Africa ☀️🌍⚡”
Financial Modelling for Limited Partners: Accounting for Staggered Commitments 🌍📊⚡
A group of business professionals engaged in a discussion during a meeting, highlighting collaboration and teamwork in decision-making, generated by AI In private equity, infrastructure, and renewable energy funds, Limited Partners (LPs) rarely invest at the same time. Capital is committed up front, but drawn down gradually as projects progress or acquisitions close. For financialContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Limited Partners: Accounting for Staggered Commitments 🌍📊⚡”
Norfund to Sell Stake in 822 MW African Hydropower Portfolio to Savannah Energy ✨🌊⚡
Dam in Africa (Garafiri dam) Norwegian development finance institution Norfund announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its 50.1% stake in Klinchenberg BV—a joint venture holding indirect stakes in several African hydropower assets—to UK-based Savannah Energy for up to USD 65.4 million. British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, retains theContinueContinue reading “Norfund to Sell Stake in 822 MW African Hydropower Portfolio to Savannah Energy ✨🌊⚡”
Advanced Structuring and Waterfall Modelling in Project Finance 📊⚡📈
A financial analyst reviewing multiple investment graphs and metrics on multiple screens, generated by AI. In project finance, the structuring of capital contributions and the design of the distribution waterfall are central to project bankability. These mechanisms not only define how capital is raised but also how risks, returns, and incentives are allocated across theContinueContinue reading “Advanced Structuring and Waterfall Modelling in Project Finance 📊⚡📈”
Anthem: A 14 GW Renewable Energy Platform to Transform South Africa’s Power Sector ✨🌍🇿🇦
A breathtaking view of Cape Town at sunset, highlighting the natural beauty of South Africa where renewable energy initiatives like Anthem will play a crucial role. Norfund, Norway’s development finance institution, and African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) have announced the establishment of Anthem, a 14 GW renewable energy platform headquartered in Cape Town. The platform mergesContinueContinue reading “Anthem: A 14 GW Renewable Energy Platform to Transform South Africa’s Power Sector ✨🌍🇿🇦”
China Energy Engineering Explores Solar-Plus-Storage in Côte d’Ivoire ☀️🔋✨🇨🇮
China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) is preparing to launch its first utility-scale solar project in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent’s renewable energy transition. The proposed development in Ferkessédougou, northern Côte d’Ivoire, will integrate 120 MW of ground-mounted solar capacity with 100 MW/200 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Structured under a Build-Own-Operate-TransferContinueContinue reading “China Energy Engineering Explores Solar-Plus-Storage in Côte d’Ivoire ☀️🔋✨🇨🇮”
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