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Kenya-based venture capital firm AHL Venture Partners has appointed Keith Davies as its new chief financial officer (CFO). He takes over from Alex Hood –...

Webber Wentzel lures CDH deals team

People February 12, 2021

Webber Wentzel has bolstered its deals team with the hire of Lilia Franca as partner in the merger and acquisitions unit, bringing her in...

Baker McKenzie names Africa director

People February 12, 2021

Baker McKenzie has appointed Bruce Schubach as director of Africa operations, a newly created role – expanding his current position as chief operating officer...

SA pension fund searches for new head

People February 12, 2021

South Africa pension fund, Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) is searching for a new chief executive and principal officer, following the resignation of...

Swedfund hires investment manager

People February 12, 2021

Swedish development finance institution (DFI) Swedfund has brought in Karin Parmenstam as investment manager. Parmenstam is taking over from Fredrik Linton, who has taken on...

New Africa DFI CEO dies

People February 9, 2021

African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) newly setup development finance institution (DFI), Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA) has lost its chief executive officer (CEO) Philip...

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