Author: Elan
Grégoire Schwebig, co-founder and CEO of AfricaWorks Investment Partners, which has closed its second real estate fundHere are summaries of the most widely read stories from the past week on Africa Private Equity News.1. Kholo Capital provides mezzanine debt to DCCKholo Capital’s Mezzanine Debt Fund I has provided R275 million ($17 million) in mezzanine debt to DCC Holdings, a South African distributor of technology products from manufacturers including HP, Dell and Lenovo. The funding will refinance existing debt and support DCC’s growth plans. Read the full articleA MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPPORTERSPwC South Africa advises Solar Group on Omnia offerPwC South…
Image Credit: Pixabay To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) Reserve your digital subscription today Join now for $38 per month Join now for $435 per year for access to: Weekly newsletter with original and curated news, analysis, and perspective Africa’s private capital deals, fundraises, and the investment firms and executives involved Portfolio company news that impacts value and stakeholder participation Job moves and partnerships between leading market participants Exclusive access to Africa Capital Digest’s full content archive If you’d like more information on exceptional value group subscriptions for your colleagues…
Solana has had no reported mainnet outages in two years, but concentrations in stake, hosting and client software should be monitored, according to a report.
E-hailing company Bolt has agreed to work with drivers on several major issues, including pricing and unblocking previously deactivated drivers. This forms part of the resolutions reached at an open dialogue held with representatives of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), about the operational and economic challenges affecting their experience on the platform. This development comes in the wake of a four-day strike by the drivers over plummeting revenues occasioned by low fares, high commissions, ever-increasing operational costs, and app companies that simply do not care. Other issues raised include high deactivation rates, especially by Bolt, and…
Credit: Amazon Opinion post byHarish Jonnalagadda
Tope Lawani, co-founder and managing partner of Helios Investment Partners.For a breakdown of Helios Investment Partners’ deals and exits, visit our Dealmaker’s Log.Nigeria’s sports economy is entering a period of increased commercial activity. More than ₦50 billion (about $37.5 million) in private-sector investment was attracted into the sector in 2025, as growing global demand for African sports and entertainment converges with a young, digitally connected consumer base and an increasingly prominent pool of athletic talent.Across Africa, the underlying opportunity is becoming increasingly significant. Africa’s sports economy is projected to reach $20 billion by 2035. At the same time, a growing…
Tanzania — President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged Tanzanians to preserve and pass on the values of peace, unity and solidarity championed by the Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, to future generations. In a message marking the 27th anniversary of Nyerere’s death, observed yesterday, President Samia said the values he bequeathed to the nation remained essential to national cohesion and development. She called on citizens to protect, honour and practise the principles that have helped shape Tanzania’s national identity. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Tanzania yesterday marked the 27th anniversary of Mwalimu…
The Africa Blockchain Festival has kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together 50 African startup founders, venture capital investors, regulators and technology industry leaders to explore investment opportunities and the future of digital finance across the continent. The three-day event, which began on October 15, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre, is expected to run until October 17. It aims to strengthen connections between emerging African technology companies and potential investors while encouraging discussions on regulatory frameworks supporting blockchain adoption. A major highlight of the festival is its startup fellowship programme, which selected 50 African founders to participate in investment-focused…
Arusha — Tanzania’s ambition to build a one trillion dollar- economy by 2050 will depend partly on how effectively public institutions translate national priorities into results. Discussions at the fourth Forum of Chairpersons of Boards and Chief Executive Officers of Public Institutions and Enterprises (C-CEOs Forum) 2026 in Arusha brought this responsibility into focus, with participants highlighting lessons on leadership, institutional culture, human capital, financial sustainability and accountability. Together, their reflections point to a central challenge: public institutions must change how they operate if they are to deliver on the country’s development ambitions. Held from September 28 to 30, the…
Raenest CEO and co-founder Victor Alade believes the biggest challenge facing businesses operating across borders goes beyond sending and receiving money. The real challenge is managing different currencies, banking relationships, and regulatory requirements without losing visibility or control over finances. For an African business selling to customers abroad, an international payment is rarely an isolated transaction. The money may need to be converted to local currency, used to pay employees, sent to suppliers abroad, or held in a foreign currency for future expenses. Each step introduces another decision, cost, or potential delay. Businesses may also have to work with multiple…