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XSML has invested an undisclosed amount into Starz-kin, a consumer goods retailer based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The financing will help the company grow its distribution

Actis's Garden City is set to get an equity commitment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), as the development financier considers plans to invest $9.8million into the Kenya-based greenfield real estate

The CDC group has hired Ayaan Adam as managing director for its Africa Funds team. She replaces Rod Evison, who retired at the end of 2012. Adam starts in

Catalyst Principal Partners has acquired 50% of Ethiopia’s Yes Brands Food & Beverages. The financial details have not been disclosed. The investment is expected to help the company build

8 Miles has finally signed on Eleni & Associates, an Ethiopia-based business services company – as previously reported by Private Equity Africa. The investor joins Morgan Stanley and

Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) has led an $18milion financing round in its Togo-based financial services portfolio company Oragroup. Investors in this latest tranche include Belgian Investment Company for Developing

Private Equity Africa (PEA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for its 2^nd Annual GP & Advisor Awards. The 2013 awards have received a very strong response, attracting

A number of family offices, led by John Coors of Coors Brewing, have launched a $300million private equity vehicle to invest in Africa. The One Thousand & One Voices

Fund managers brought home $1.4billion for Africa in the first quarter of 2013, already matching 2012 year’s full-year figures, according to Preqin data. This year’s figures have been bolstered