Sub-Saharan Africa

LPs seek impact in Africa

LPs that have already invested in the continent are looking to increase their exposure, report shows.

Regional guide: Southern African private equity

The region’s private equity industry may be more self-sustaining than that of other parts of Africa, but it is not without its challenges.

An uphill battle: African PE seeks to fulfil fundraising potential

Market conditions remain challenging for African fund managers, but the foundations for growth are beginning to emerge.

Regional guide: East African private equity

While GPs think highly of East Africa, LPs may yet need convincing.

Three trends shaping the African PE landscape

African private equity shows potential across several key regions despite lingering challenges.

Regional guide: West African private equity

Economic upheaval in Nigeria may have dampened deal appetites, but the region’s sector-specific focus could bring long-term success.

Which markets in Africa show the most promise for PE investment?

The African continent presents a mixed picture for private equity as leading markets battle to fulfil their potential.

East Africa offers new opportunities for pension funds

East Africa’s increasingly mature private equity ecosystem holds opportunities for pension funds, despite valuation and financing challenges, writes KenGen Staff Retirement Scheme’s Josphat Muriuki.