Private equity surge: $2bn of funds deployed into Mining in 2014
A report has revealed that over $2bn of private equity funds were injected into mining projects during 2014.
Private equity
Sweet spot for Africa PE is in smaller deals
Nick Tims explains that as African private equity markets evolve, the ‘sweet spot’ is to be found at the smaller end of the deal size spectrum.
MD of Goldman Sachs: why the S in BRICS is a dud
Colin Coleman who spoke at the Annual Super Return Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference diplomatically explains why the S in BRICS is a dud.
SA Corporate Credit Outlook: Tough conditions, but strong potential
Standard & Poor’s said that it sees signs of change in the corporate lending landscape in South Africa, in a report published today, “Tough Conditions, Strong Potential: South African Corporate Credit Outlook.”
Gold Fields aims to cut debt by $300-m over two years
Gold Fields Ltd aims to cut its debt by $300 million over the next two years, it said on Thursday, a move that would give South Africa’s No.2 bullion miner ample headroom for potential acquisitions.
SA’s Alexander Forbes surges above IPO price
By Tiisetso Motsoeneng and David Dolan JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Shares in Alexander Forbes surged 12 percent on their return to the Johannesburg bourse on Thursday, valuing the retirement fund manager at almost $1 billion as it dazzled investors with the prospect of steady earnings and growth across Africa. The company, which was taken private by a group of investors led by … Read more
Private equity in Mauritius – what you need to know
By now, you’re probably sick of hearing about how efficient, attractive, and successful our African peer Mauritius is. Not only has the country managed to build (in a remarkably short time) a successful financial and services sector that is innovative and that employs many locals, but the country also ranks high on livability – a … Read more
ADvTech’s turnaround completed; ready now for Curro-type rating?
One of South Africa’s more neglected natural resources is its people. Unemployment is high, and the education system, burdened by the legacy of apartheid, is still struggling to improve standards. This puts ADvTECH in a unique position. As a private education and recruitment company, ADvTECH is wholly focused on nurturing young talent, and finding and … Read more
Identifying killer business ideas: six questions you should ask – venture capitalist
In an era in which everything imaginable has been invented, it seems, and there are more services and goods available than customers, it’s challenging to come up with a business idea that will work better than the rest. Venture capitalist Henry Davis won’t help you find that idea, but he does have great advice on … Read more
Investing in Africa: Sure there are risks, but fast growth and 20% plus returns make continent attractive
With the economies of Sub-Saharan Africa on track to grow at over 5% next year, and with growth in South Africa languishing at around 2%, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that smart money should be thinking about finding opportunities up north. However, venturing into Africa can be daunting for an investor, even … Read more