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• CDC appoints Zambian entrepreneur as director

  Sep 05, 2010

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  Industry News, News, Pan Africa, People

  CDC has appointed Zambian entrepreneur Valentine Chitalu as a non-executive director, as it rolls out a five-year plan to commit 50% of new investments to the sub-Saharan Africa region. Watch nowmore →

• South Africa to regulate private equity

  Sep 05, 2010

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  Industry News, Regions, South, South Africa

  The South African government is working on regulating domestic private equity funds, as part of a broader move to tighten financial regulation, according to media reports. Watch nowmore →

• 4Di Capital backs gaming company BetTech

  Sep 05, 2010

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  Consumer, Countries, Deals, Expansion, Sectors, South Africa, Technology

  South Africa-based gaming software developer BetTech Gaming has won a multi million rand investment from 4Di Capital. No financial details have been disclosed. Watch nowmore →

• Symbiotics launches Sub-Saharan Africa SME fund

  Sep 05, 2010

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  Africa Focused, Expansion, Financial Services, Funds, Mezzanine, Regions, Sectors, Sub Sahara

  Geneva-based Symbiotics has launched a $150 million micro-finance fund, targeting African small and medium sized enterprises, according to media reports. Watch nowmore →

• AfDB commits $30m to Helios II

  Sep 05, 2010

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  Africa Focused, Funds, Infrastructure, News, Pan Africa, Sectors

  The African Development Bank (AfDB) will commit $30 million to the Africa-focused Helios Investors Fund II. Watch nowmore →