Scenic view of the coastline near Cape Town, South Africa Acciona Energía has agreed to sell its stakes in two long‑operating South African renewable energy assets—Gouda Wind Farm (138 MW) and Sishen Solar PV Plant (94 MWp)—to Cennergi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exxaro Resources, for an enterprise value of €255 million. The transaction, expectedContinueContinue reading “Acciona Energía Sells Stakes in 232 MW of South African Renewables to Cennergi ⚡🌍✨”
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Global Divergence in Battery Storage Financing: A Deep Dive into Structures, Risks, and Opportunities ⚡📊🌍
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are reshaping the renewable energy landscape, providing grid stability, peak shaving, and enhanced penetration of intermittent sources like solar and wind. Yet, the financing structures behind these projects vary widely across regions – influenced by market maturity, policy frameworks, and investor confidence. ⚡📊🌱 This article explores how different countries structureContinueContinue reading “Global Divergence in Battery Storage Financing: A Deep Dive into Structures, Risks, and Opportunities ⚡📊🌍”
Stanlib Backs Cassava’s Africa Data Centres Expansion: Fueling South Africa’s AI Infrastructure Boom 💼⚙️🌍
A stunning sunset view over the coastline and mountains of Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa. The digital infrastructure landscape in Africa is entering a new phase of acceleration. Stanlib Infrastructure Investments—one of South Africa’s largest asset managers with over ZAR 600 billion (approximately USD 32 billion) in assets under management and a strong focus onContinueContinue reading “Stanlib Backs Cassava’s Africa Data Centres Expansion: Fueling South Africa’s AI Infrastructure Boom 💼⚙️🌍”
Mixed Exits, Real Returns: Inside Africa’s Private Equity Reality Check 🌍📊⚡
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 🌍📊⚡”
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?”
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 📊⚡📈”
Morocco’s Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Implications for Investors and Renewable Energy Financing 🌍🇲🇦
Global sovereign risk indicators for 2025, highlighting Morocco’s new investment grade status. On September 26, 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded Morocco’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings to BBB-/A-3 from BB+/B, with a Stable Outlook. This marks a milestone in the country’s fiscal and economic trajectory: Morocco is now officially investment grade. ✨ For financialContinueContinue reading “Morocco’s Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Implications for Investors and Renewable Energy Financing 🌍🇲🇦”
Morocco Expands PPP Ambitions Beyond Power: New Opportunities in Rail, Education, and Social Infrastructure 🌍🚆📚
Morocco is entering a new phase in its public-private partnership (PPP) journey. While it has traditionally focused on renewable energy and water projects, the country is now actively seeking advisors to explore PPP models in sectors such as railways, education, agriculture, and prisons. 📈💼🌱 With support from the African Development Fund (AfDB), Morocco’s National Public-PrivateContinueContinue reading “Morocco Expands PPP Ambitions Beyond Power: New Opportunities in Rail, Education, and Social Infrastructure 🌍🚆📚”
Crafting a Financial Model That Speaks Truth📊📑🛠️
Introduction In the evolving world of finance, a well-structured financial model is not just a spreadsheet—it’s a communication tool that transforms assumptions into strategic insights. Whether you’re planning budgets, validating investment decisions, or seeking investor confidence, the right financial model serves as both compass and foundation. 📊📈📁 1. Clarify Purpose & Scope First Every impactfulContinueContinue reading “Crafting a Financial Model That Speaks Truth📊📑🛠️”
🌱 Africa50 Hits First Close of AGIA-PD Fund: USD 118M Secured 💰
Africa50 has announced a significant milestone: the first close of the AGIA Project Development Fund (AGIA‑PD), achieving USD 118 million in commitments to catalyze green infrastructure development across Africa. 🤝 Key Investors & Blended Finance Structure African Development Bank (AfDB) anchors the close with USD 40 million in blended capital—comprising USD 20 million in grants, USD 10 million inContinueContinue reading “🌱 Africa50 Hits First Close of AGIA-PD Fund: USD 118M Secured 💰”
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