Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), established in 2002 and based in Ebene, Mauritius, operates as a public-private partnership focused on mobilizing capital to support infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa. The fund provides long-term debt and mezzanine finance on commercial terms to projects primarily owned and managed by private sector entities. By targeting infrastructure initiatives in fragile states, where traditional lenders may hesitate due to perceived risks, EAIF aims to foster growth and improvement in critical infrastructure. The fund is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management, ensuring a strategic approach to lending that aligns with the needs of the region's development goals.
Sonatel
Debt Financing in 2024
The Sonatel group offers global telecommunications solutions in the fields of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. Leader in Senegal, present in Mali since 2002, in Guinea Conakry and Guinea Bissau since 2007, Sonatel is the global and sub-regional operator of reference. Sonatel has built a modern network, fully digitized by transmission loops and international connections using high-speed optical fiber submarine cables. Sonatel has one of Africa's largest Internet bandwidths of 6.5 Gbps. Sonatel is a structuring company for the economy of his country and has made Senegal a hub of traffic and a major player in the development of telecommunications in Africa and in the world. Through its Orange brand, the Sonatel Group provides its millions of consumers with the best opportunities for convergence between mobile, internet and television technologies.
Paratus Namibia
Debt Financing in 2023
Paratus Namibia Holdings is a telecommunications company focused on providing information and communication technology services in sub-Saharan Africa. The company offers a range of services, including Mobile-LTE, Internet, Voice, Portable, LAN and Wi-Fi, MPLS, and Software-Defined WAN. Its diverse client base includes consumers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), retail, enterprise, mining, agriculture, and government sectors. Paratus operates in seven African countries: Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia, positioning itself as a key player in the regional ICT landscape.
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