ANGOLA – Access Holdings Plc, the holding company of Access Bank Pl, has announced its planned acquisition of a majority equity stake of 51 per cent in Finibanco, an Angolan Bank. Finibanco is a full-service commercial bank with over 20 branches and around US$300 million in total assets in Angola. Sunday Ekwochi, the company secretary said that the transaction would…
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DPI sells its minority stake in Egyptian retailer B.TECH to Saudi Public Investment Fund
EGYPT – Development Partners International (DPI) has sold ADP II’s 33.4% stake in Egyptian retailer B.TECH to the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company (SEIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). ADP II’s exit comes following a successful partnership with B.TECH, during which the business has accelerated its digital transformation efforts and cemented its position as the leading…
Read MorePan African Resources concludes acquisition of Mogale Gold and Mintails Mining SA
SOUTH AFRICA – Pan African Resources PLC, a mid-tier African-focused gold producer, has announced that it has concluded its acquisition of Mogale Gold Pty Ltd and Mintails’ SA Soweto Cluster Pty Ltd. The Rosebank-headquartered gold producer entered into agreements to buy these mines from Mintails Mining SA Pty Ltd for ZAR50.0 million (US$2.8m), in November 2020. Mintails Mining SA, which…
Read MoreUgandan minibus ridesharing service Easy Matatu secures investment from Renew Capital
UGANDA – Renew Capital, an impact investment firm focused on developing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa via its network of investors, the Renew Capital Angels, has made a new investment in Easy Matatu, a Ugandan minibus ridesharing service. The funding will be used to expand Easy Matatu’s end-to-end technological platform, which allows customers to reserve a seat on…
Read MoreBritannia Industries acquires Britania Foods, buys controlling stake in Kenafric
KENYA— Britannia Industries, India’s largest bakery firm, has acquired a 51% stake in Nairobi-based Kenafric Biscuits and acquired full control of Britania Foods. In a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange, Britannia Industries noted the deal was instigated by its subsidiary Britannia and Associates (Dubai), or Badco, for INR92m (US$1.1m). Concurrently, Britannia Industries has fully acquired all of the shares…
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