High oil prices and highly proactive and progressive government policies have driven Gabon’s economic trajectory over recent years, attracting the attention of many international companies
Finance
South African and Russian financial firms sign agreement to promote business
Russian banking major Gazprombank and South African investment manager Public Investment Corporation (PIC) have signed an agreement to promote business between the two countries and facilitate funds for development projects in South Africa
DIFC Courts signs its first guidance memorandum with Kenya
Dubai’s DIFC Courts has signed its first Memorandum of Guidance (MoG) with the High Court of Kenya to reinforce the UAE’s position as a major economic gateway to East Africa
UAE Exchange eyes Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa
Money transfer and foreign exchange company UAE Exchange is looking to expand its operations in Africa to include markets like Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa
Risks, returns and resilience across markets
International Housing Solutions and Helios Investment Partners were represented at Private Equity in Africa 2014 and indicated the current management climate for private equity investment in the continent