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New models such as the Àjọjẹ Community Resilience Fund show how blended finance and diaspora capital could strengthen essential services across African communities. Contributed by Lola Dare, Muyi Aina, Moremi Ojudu For decades, development finance has focused on large-scale sectors such as energy, infrastructure, sovereign debt, and, more recently, climate finance. Yet an equally important […]
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This story is written and edited by Africa investor (Ai) As global investors grapple with tightening concentration, shrinking duration, and limited avenues for real-economy growth, a deeper structural question is coming into focus: where can capital be deployed at scale, with resilience and long-term impact. Consequential Africa, published by Africa investor, makes a clear and […]
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Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future through innovation in renewable energy, water security, waste reduction, ocean and climate finance. Since its inception in 2023, AGES has become a key platform for connecting global capital with […]
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Standard Bank, a leader in Africa’s energy and infrastructure development, is proud to announce changes to its sustainable finance mobilisation targets aimed at maximising positive impact and supporting the decarbonisation of Africa’s economies. The revised targets emphasise Standard Bank’s commitment to leading energy and infrastructure development on the continent. In 2022, Standard Bank set a […]
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Standard Bank recently won recognition for being the leading bank in Sustainable Finance from the African Banker. The African Banker Awards have entered their 18th year. They celebrate the achievements of individuals and institutions that have contributed significantly to growing and developing Africa’s financial services sector. This year’s nominees were selected from a record number of entries drawn from […]
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Written by Faizal Bhana, Director – Middle East, Africa and India, Jersey Finance. The warm response to Kenya’s first green bond earlier in the year was a breath of fresh air in a market that has struggled to spur investor interest over the last few years. Property Developer Acorn Group successfully raised Ksh4.3 billion out […]
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