Harith has managed the PAIDF 1 fund, which has invested in transportation projects across Africa. (Image source: jbdodane/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has commissioned a US$25mn Pan-African Infrastructure Development Fund (PAIDF 2), which will invest in power, transport, water and sanitation, information and communication technologies (ICT) and healthcare infrastructure projects across the continent
The IMF has estimated that 22 out of 45 sub-Saharan economies, including Ghana, grew above five per cent per annum. (Image source: jbdodane/Flickr)
Africa, home to a billion people and endowed with abundant resources, is now one of the world’s fastest-growing continents
Members of the East African Community trade bloc aim to have a monetary union within the next ten years. (Image source: klndonnelly/Flickr)
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have collaboratively launched an integrated real time cross-border payments system for East Africa, aimed at removing bottlenecks to business and bolster intra-regional trade
Actis has invested in the Azito power plant project in Côte dIvoire. (Image source: Actis)
Private equity firm Actis has raised US$1.15bn through its third energy fund, which will be used for investment in electricity generation and distribution businesses in Latin America, Africa and Asia
The office was inaugurated by Murray and Roberts CEO Henry Laas and Zambias minister of mines and energy, Christopher Yaluma. (Image source: Murray and Roberts)
South African contractor Murray and Roberts has opened an office in Kitwe city, Zambia, which would serve as a hub for overseeing projects in the infrastructure and minerals sectors in central Africa
