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Ex-Carlyle Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) co-head Marlon Chigwende’s new firm has brought in approximately 50% for the first close of its maiden fund, netting...

ECP founding partner to lead new $500m fund

People October 8, 2021

Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) founding partner and head of the Francophone Africa team has taken up the role of chief executive officer (CEO) on...

Bowmans names new chair

People October 8, 2021

South Africa-based law firm, Bowmans has named Ezra Davids as its new chairman and senior partner. He takes over from Robert Legh, who passed away,...

Actis names new COO

People October 5, 2021

Actis has named Susan Wilkins as its new chief operating officer (COO), after over two years at the firm. Wilkins steps into the COO role...

Antler hires from StepStone

People October 4, 2021

Antler has hired Michael Ogongo as analyst, bringing him in from US-based investments firm StepStone Group. Ogongo has been at StepStone for a year, having...

Goldman Sachs names SA deals head

People October 1, 2021

Goldman Sachs has appointed Simon Denny as its new managing director and head of investment banking in South Africa. Denny joins Goldman Sachs from Barclays,...

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