Jaco Visser 28 October 2025 Gaia Fund Managers is intent on making scarce renewable energy investments available to retirement savings in four African nations. Gaia Fund Managers, which specialises in alternative assets and has about R5bn under management, this year made its first fund available to investors outside South Africa. The Gaia Renewables 1 fundContinue reading “Infrastructure assets targeted at Africa’s retirement funds”
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Sustainable Infrastructure Investments
A safe haven amid stock market volatility In today’s rapidly shifting economic environment, investors are navigating increasing uncertainty across global financial markets. From inflationary pressures and rising interest rates to geopolitical instability and tech sector corrections, stock markets have become increasingly volatile. In this context, sustainable infrastructure investments have emerged as a compelling, resilient alternativeContinue reading “Sustainable Infrastructure Investments”
Davos: is blended finance delivering on its promise?
Blended finance is mobilising private investment to meet development aims, but it needs to be part of a wider toolbox of support from national and supra-national bodies, World Economic Forum delegates heard. Despite reaching a five-year high of $15 billion in 2023—driven by multilateral development banks (MDBs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) tackling climate changeContinue reading “Davos: is blended finance delivering on its promise?”
AfDB Backs Sustainable Infrastructure in West Africa with $10 Million Investment
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $10 million concessional equity investment in the ARM-Harith Successor Infrastructure Equity Fund. This initiative aims to enhance access to dependable electricity, modern transportation systems, and energy-efficient technologies across Nigeria and the broader West Africa region. This strategic funding, provided through the bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for AfricaContinue reading “AfDB Backs Sustainable Infrastructure in West Africa with $10 Million Investment”
Lower interest rates versus Impact Investing
Zeist, 23 September 2024 The current lower interest rates in Europe present significant opportunities for impact investing in developing countries. As European Central Bank (ECB) policies drive down interest rates, capital that would have traditionally flowed into low-risk, fixed-income assets is now seeking higher returns. This trend is particularly beneficial for impact investments in developingContinue reading “Lower interest rates versus Impact Investing”
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