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Investing in an African future

Aureos Capital has launched a new private equity fund for Africa, the Aureos Africa Fund (AAF) after raising US$322.8mn to support small and medium sized enterprises and growth across the continent.

p>Aureos Capital has launched a new private equity fund for Africa, the Aureos Africa Fund (AAF) after raising US$322.8mn to support small and medium sized enterprises and growth across the continent.

Reporting for investment

When considering how Africa can better fulfil its investment potential, few commentators consider the intrinsic role of the very people penning the discussion – the media.

p>When considering how Africa can better fulfil its investment potential, few commentators consider the intrinsic role of the very people penning the discussion – the media.

Foundation funds more initiatives

Exxon Mobil Corporation, through its affiliate Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15) Limited (Esso Angola), have announced $3.5mn in grants for public health and education programmes in Angola.xxon Mobil Corporation, through its affiliate Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15) Limited (Esso Angola), have announced $3.5mn in grants for public health and education programmes in Angola.

Financier wins award in Lagos

Africa’s largest micro-financier, Blue Financial Services (Blue) has announced that its Nigerian venture with Intercontinental Bank has won the prestigious Platinum Award at the first African Quality Excellence Awards held in Lagos, Nigeria.frica’s largest micro-financier, Blue Financial Services (Blue) has announced that its Nigerian venture with Intercontinental Bank has won the prestigious Platinum Award at the first African Quality Excellence Awards held in Lagos, Nigeria.

Taking banking to the people

Blue Financial Services has again used a combination of technology, practicality and innovation to deliver much needed financial assistance to rural communities in Africa.lue Financial Services has again used a combination of technology, practicality and innovation to deliver much needed financial assistance to rural communities in Africa.