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The National Assembly on Monday held what leaders described as the final and decisive joint retreat on the ongoing Constitution review process, marking the last major meeting before lawmakers vote on far-reaching amendments that could reshape Nigeria’s governance structure for generations. Members of the Commitee and Speakers of State Houses of Assembly declared that the window for deliberation had closed and that the next step would be historic voting on the Constitution alteration Bills. Senate Deputy President and Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Senator Barau Jibrin, stressing that this retreat was not another round of debates but the conclusive…

Alain Nkontchou, managing partner of Enko Capital** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has made a $30 million investment into Enko Capital’s private credit fund. The fund is targeting a final close of $150 million in second half of 2026, with a hard cap of $200 million.The fund’s objective is to provide bespoke financial solutions necessary to support growing companies in Africa.Patrick Dlamini, CEO of the PIC, said: “Driving economic and financial inclusion is one of the pillars of our intermediaries mandate. Enko Capital provides…

As South Africa’s electricity market shifts from monopoly control to open access, businesses are being asked to make decisions that could define their competitiveness for decades to come. Yet many are still uncertain about how, or when, to act. According to Gerjo Hoffman, CEO of Open Access Energy, the challenge is not just technical or financial, but structural. “For the first time, companies can choose how they buy power. But that freedom also brings complexity, and getting it wrong can lock in high costs for years.” For decades, large power users such as mines, manufacturers and data centres had little…

By PwCDuring transaction due diligences, human capital considerations are often overlooked – sometimes due to budget constraints or a limited understanding of their complexity and impact. However, proactively assessing people-related costs and risks is essential. While financial, tax, and legal reviews are standard and critical components of any deal, conducting a thorough evaluation of the workforce ensures a more complete picture. This approach helps identify potential liabilities, alignment of workforces, and avoid costly surprises post-transaction, ultimately contributing to a smoother integration and long-term success. As such, it is necessary to understand what human capital due diligence is to fully understand…

Strauss & Co’s flagship evening sale earns R44.2 million 81.76% sold by value and lot sell-through rate combined JH Pierneef’s Near Ficksburg, East Free State from 1929 earns R3.4 million Alexis Preller bounces back with strong results across categories John Meyer, Gerard Sekoto and Vladimir Tretchikoff all surpass R1 million Nonplussed by seasonal downpours and encouraged perhaps by South Africa’s first credit rating upgrade in nearly two decades, collectors attending Strauss & Co’s premier evening sale on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 paid robust prices for works by auction heavyweights JH Pierneef and Irma Stern. Adding to the draw at this…

** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **South Africa’s Woodlands Dairy has announced the acquisition of 100% of Ladismith Cheese Company – together with its subsidiaries, Ladismith Powder Company and Mooivallei Suiwel – from Sea Harvest Group.Woodlands Dairy Group specialises in UHT milk, yoghurt, cheese, custard, flavoured milk, and a diverse range of other dairy products. “This transaction aligns perfectly with our vision to deliver high-quality, sustainable dairy products to a growing market,” said Woodlands Dairy CEO Helen McDougall. “By integrating Ladismith’s established regional presence and expertise with our extensive network,…

Tayo Bolodeoku PARTNER CONTENT Nobody sets out to change Nigeria from their kitchen. But in 2005, when Tayo Bolodeoku’s twin sons were diagnosed with autism, change wasn’t on the menu, survival was. So she did what resilient people do when the world tilts sideways: she made something. She baked. Every single day, she baked from her kitchen – not for profit, not with a ten-year business plan, but with the kind of determination that comes when your hands need something to do while your heart learns to breathe again. From those small acts of healing came something extraordinary – proof…

Pilot framework aims to ease cross-border capital flows while retaining jobs and IP locally.A new regulatory initiative designed to unlock international investment for South African startups was unveiled at the SA Venture Capital and Private Equity Association’s (Savca) Venture Capital Conference.The framework introduces a regulatory sandbox to help qualifying startups raise offshore capital while keeping operations and intellectual property (IP) in South Africa.“The sandbox is designed to give startups a faster, legally compliant pathway to structure offshore IP while retaining jobs and headquarters locally,” said Safeera Mayet, Savca’s head of policy and regulatory affairs. The initiative is expected to address…

Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali Interview with Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali Lives in: Nairobi, Kenya By Yasir Faiz, bird story agency Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali arrived in Nairobi as a refugee from Sudan and now runs a café that serves as a gathering place for the Sudanese diaspora. In April 2023, Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali, a Sudanese single mother, faced a difficult choice: remain in Khartoum, where she earned a living selling tea on the streets as conflict erupted, or seek a safer place to raise her daughter. She chose the latter. Rather than risk being caught up in the violence…

Pilot framework aims to ease cross-border capital flows while retaining jobs and IP locally.A new regulatory initiative designed to unlock international investment for South African startups was unveiled at the SA Venture Capital and Private Equity Association’s (Savca) Venture Capital Conference.The framework introduces a regulatory sandbox to help qualifying startups raise offshore capital while keeping operations and intellectual property (IP) in South Africa.“The sandbox is designed to give startups a faster, legally compliant pathway to structure offshore IP while retaining jobs and headquarters locally,” said Safeera Mayet, Savca’s head of policy and regulatory affairs. The initiative is expected to address…