Standard Bank Group

Indorama Fertilizers operates a world-class, 1.4 million metric tonnes per annum urea manufacturing facility based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The plant has been developed to global environmental, social and construction standards. It plays a key role in supporting the agricultural sector in Nigeria by providing a reliable supply of fertilizers for local farmers, thereby enabling import substitution and supporting the diversification needs of the Nigerian economy. Indorama Fertilizers is also advantageously located to serve neighboring West African countries and key Western hemisphere markets, including North America, South America and Europe

Kenmare Resources plc is a mining and exploration company based in Dublin, Ireland, focused on the production of mineral sands products. The company operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine on the northern coast of Mozambique, where it extracts ilmenite, zircon, and rutile, along with secondary zircon and mineral sands concentrates. Kenmare is recognized as a significant supplier to a global customer base, serving over 15 countries and including major end users of its products. The minerals produced are essential raw materials that are processed into intermediate products and ultimately used in everyday items such as paints, plastics, and ceramic tiles. As of December 31, 2019, Kenmare reported total proved and probable ore reserves of 1,584 million tons. The company was incorporated in 1972 and has established itself as a key player in the mineral sands industry.

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.

Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX Code: PRU) has forged a reputation as one of the world's most successful gold explorers. Focused on under-explored gold belts in West Africa, they achieved their goal to become a gold producer in 2011 and started commercial production on 1 January 2012. Their Edikan Gold Mine (EGM) in Ghana, formerly referred to as the Central Ashanti Gold Project (CAGP) and Ayanfuri, has 5.25 million ounces of Measured and Indicated gold resources, including reserves of 2.36 Moz gold, and 2.17Moz Inferred gold resources. A revised Feasibility Study for their second major project, Sissingué in Côte d’Ivoire, released in April 2015, confirmed it as a technically feasible and economically robust project. Perseus is targeting the start of construction at Sissingué in the September quarter of 2015, with the first gold pour within 14 months. Perseus is highly motivated to minimize investment and maximize cash flow in order to improve shareholder returns while becoming West Africa’s next multi-mine gold producer. The Company has an experienced and focused board and management team with a track record of strong organic growth through exploration success.

Grit Real Estate Income Group ("Grit" or "the Company") is a prominent pan-African real estate firm that invests in and actively manages a diverse portfolio of assets in carefully selected African countries (excluding South Africa). Grit has a primary listing in the premium division of the London Stock Exchange main market (LSE: GR1T) and a secondary listing on the official market of the Mauritius Stock Exchange (SEM: DEL.N0000). To increase liquidity, cut expenses, and gain access to lower equity and debt financing, the Company delisted from the main board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on July 29, 2020, moving stockholders to either the LSE or SEM.

Shoprite Holdings Limited is a prominent investment holding company engaged primarily in the food retailing sector across South Africa and various African countries. The company operates through four main segments: Supermarkets RSA, Supermarkets Non-RSA, Furniture, and Other Operating segments. It offers a diverse range of products, including food, clothing, general merchandise, cosmetics, and liquor. Additionally, Shoprite provides furniture, home entertainment items, and household appliances. The company also distributes pharmaceutical products and surgical equipment to various healthcare providers. As of mid-2020, Shoprite operated 2,829 stores under several brand names, including Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave, catering to consumers across all income levels. Higher-end markets are served by Checkers and House & Home, while Shoprite Usave targets lower-income consumers. Founded in 1979 and based in Brackenfell, South Africa, Shoprite Holdings has established itself as a key player in the African retail landscape.

Metrofibre Networx is a managed bandwidth service provider and internet service provider (ISP) that builds and operates a number of fibre-to-the-premises access infrastructures in and between commercial business parks, business clusters, residential estates and suburbs (access infrastructures). These access infrastructures are, in turn, connected to a Metro-Core-Ring circling Tshwane and Johannesburg, interconnecting these parks, clusters and estates.

TradeSafe is an independent online financial escrow platform that securely safeguards the buyer's funds and documentation in trust. The company is South Africa's trusted third party in a transaction between an individual and another party.

Payment24 is an international fuel payment solutions provider headquartered in Cape Town and Berlin. The company specializes in developing innovative technology aimed at enhancing fleet fuel management, reducing fuel fraud, and providing advanced payment options. Its platform integrates with both gas stations and vehicles, allowing real-time tracking of employees and their fuel consumption through mobile and cloud technologies. This capability enables businesses to effectively manage, monitor, and control their fuelling transactions, streamlining operations and improving overall efficiency.

Helios Towers DRC is a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure and maintenance services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As the first independent tower company in Africa, it has developed a substantial network of over 6,500 towers across various markets on the continent. The company specializes in constructing and maintaining telecommunications towers, offering passive infrastructure services to wireless telecommunications service providers. By leasing space on its towers, Helios Towers DRC plays a crucial role in supporting the growing demand for connectivity in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world.

Helios Towers Tanzania Ltd is a company based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, that specializes in the project planning, operation, management, and leasing of communication towers. The company provides co-location and build-to-suit services, catering to a range of wireless operators that utilize various technology platforms, including GSM, CDMA, WIMAX, as well as 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. As a subsidiary of Helios Towers Africa Limited, Helios Towers Tanzania plays a crucial role in enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in the region.

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.