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The Central African Republic has launched a high-quality digitization project

Source: APO

  • Complete digitization of processes throughout the Ministry of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation
  • Reduction of processing times by approximately 70%
  • Potential savings of up to 30% on administrative costs
  • The central database for all governmental, international and humanitarian projects
  • Fills information gaps and increases the efficiency of the administrative department
  • Prof. Richard Filakota stands out as “Pioneer of digital administrative modernization in the Central African Republic”

A historic step in the modernization of the Central African Republic’s public administration. With the official launch of the Dûnîa digital platform, an entire ministry was fully digitized for the first time – both in terms of internal processes and cooperation with external partners.

The platform was developed on behalf of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation (MEPCI) and marks a unique structural shift in the governance of economic policy, development planning and international partnerships.

The official launch of this Platform took place on February 23, 2026 under the patronage of the President of the Republic, Head of State, Professor Faustin Archange Touadera, and is under the banner of the National Development Plan (NDP-2024-2028).

“Dûnîa is much more than just an e-government project. It is an integrated, modular and scalable digital platform that maps all of the ministry’s administrative, operational and strategic processes. A strategic lever for development and digitalisation – and an important element of our Ambition28 programme,” says Professor Richard Filakota, Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation.

On the platform, all HR and budget management processes of the Ministry of the Economy are automated: document management is managed entirely electronically, project management is digitally centralized, macroeconomic analyses are modeled based on data and international funding is tracked transparently. The platform is built on an open-source microservices architecture with high resiliency (99.8% availability), encrypted data structure, and API interoperability.

Concrete gains in efficiency and transparency

Digitalization brings measurable improvements. Administrative processing times are reduced by up to 70%. Around 40% of human resources can be used for value-added tasks in the future. In the case of recurring administrative costs, a potential savings of up to 30% is expected.

In addition, all processes will be fully digitally traceable in the future to minimize the risk of corruption. After all, reporting is carried out in accordance with international standards – and in an automated way.

Of particular importance is the new central project register, which for the first time brings together all governmental, international and humanitarian projects in a common database. This reduces information gaps and avoids duplication of structures – an important step towards making more effective use of international development funds.

Digital governance of more than $9 billion in development finance

The platform directly supports the implementation of the National Development Plan 2024–2028, for which more than USD 9 billion has been mobilized as part of the International Investors Roundtable held in Casablanca in September 2025.

By grouping and digitally coordinating all projects, overlaps can be reduced and a potential savings of 15 to 20 percent can be realized. In addition, outflows of funds are accelerated, impact assessments are improved and territorial imbalances are compensated. This makes digitalization the central instrument for effective development management.

The development and implementation of Dûnîa is carried out in partnership with the Central African technology company EDEN TiiiT, led by Cédric PIDJOU who pre-financed the previous phases of the project from his own funds.

“This model underlines the growing role of the local private sector in the country’s digital transformation and sends a strong signal to international partners and investors,” says Professor Richard Filakota. “With Dûnîa, the Central African Republic is positioning itself as a pioneer in digital administrative modernization. A model of digital sovereignty for a country! »

This platform strengthens the state’s capacity for action, increases transparency and accountability, and creates the basis for evidence-based policymaking. The digitalization of the Ministry is therefore not only a technological step, but also a strategic cornerstone for sustainable growth, institutional stability and international partnership.

The name Dûnîa means “the world, the universe, a place with an infinite number of solutions” in Sango, the local language. It was chosen to symbolize the opening of the CAR to the world, its repositioning among the countries with high digital potential, and the acceleration of its economic growth thanks to an infinite number of innovative solutions.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ambition28.

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Expo to empower Limpopo enterprises owned by persons with disabilities

Source: Government of South Africa

Expo to empower Limpopo enterprises owned by persons with disabilities

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and other government agencies will from Wednesday host a three-day Breaking Barriers Business and Talent Expo in Limpopo.

The expo will be held at the Thohoyandou Indoor Sports Centre, under the theme: “Showcasing Ability Beyond Disability”.

According to the department, the event will bring together persons with disabilities, disability-owned enterprises, youth and women entrepreneurs, informal traders, learners from special schools, government, private sector partners, development agencies and potential investors.

The dtic will participate alongside its partners to ensure people with disabilities are fully included in the mainstream economy and supported to contribute meaningfully to economic development.

“The expo will provide an inclusive platform that showcases business, talent, and innovation while supporting enterprise recovery and growth,” the department said in a statement.

Its objectives include promoting inclusive economic participation, facilitating access to funding, skills development, mentorship, and markets, supporting flood-affected businesses, encouraging partnerships and fostering sustainable entrepreneurship and job creation.

The Breaking Barriers Business and Talent Expo 2026 is an initiative by the See the Light Foundation, focusing on empowering persons with disabilities, while also supporting small businesses affected by climate-related disasters such as floods. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Gauteng upgrades roads across the province

Source: Government of South Africa

Gauteng upgrades roads across the province

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has commenced implementing priority road rehabilitation projects across various regions of the province as part of the 2026 Light Road Rehabilitation Programme.

The programme is aimed at strengthening proactive road maintenance through targeted interventions that improve road safety, enhance mobility, and preserve critical road infrastructure that underpins economic activity and service delivery across Gauteng.

According to MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale‑Tlabela, priority routes have been identified in Tshwane, Sedibeng, the West Rand and the City of Johannesburg, following comprehensive road condition assessments.

“The department has taken a deliberate and strategic approach to prioritise key corridors and high‑traffic routes across all regions of Gauteng. These interventions are intended to extend the lifespan of our road infrastructure, improve road safety for all users, and support economic productivity across the province,” the MEC said.

She further emphasised that preventative maintenance remains the most cost‑effective approach to road asset management.

“Investing in structured road rehabilitation allows the department to minimise long‑term reconstruction costs while ensuring safer and more reliable travel for motorists, freight operators, and public transport users.

“We are strengthening oversight, inspections, and contractor accountability to ensure quality workmanship and value for money,” the MEC explained. –SAnews.gov.za

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Turkish FMD vaccines arrival scales up national vaccination drive

Source: Government of South Africa

Turkish FMD vaccines arrival scales up national vaccination drive

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has confirmed the arrival of a major consignment of 1.5 million Dollvet Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, 1 March 2026.

The shipment, imported from Turkey, was facilitated by Dunevax as the authorised agent.

The Department of Agriculture said the successful arrival of this batch demonstrates its strategic decision to partner with the private sector to secure a steady pipeline of high-potency vaccines to strengthen the national response to FMD.

According to Dunevax, the arrival of the vaccines on Saturday, 28 February 2026, was delayed due to the tensions in the Middle East and the restricted airspace over the Gulf States.

Building on recent momentum

The latest shipment follows the arrival of one million FMD vaccine doses from Argentina on Saturday, 21 February 2026, from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina.

The department reported that its distribution network has moved with unprecedented speed.

Upon landing, Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) immediately dispatched the Argentine doses to the provinces.

Provincial veterinary teams, supported by both state and private veterinarians, acted swiftly, with the vaccination of cattle herds already well underway in identified high-risk areas.

On Friday, 27 February 2026, Minister Steenhuisen concluded direct engagements with dairy farmers in the uMngeni Municipal Area to hear firsthand the challenges facing the industry.

READ | Minister launches mass FMD vaccination campaign

During the engagement, the Minister called for national unity, stressing that restoring and maintaining FMD-free status with vaccination is a collective effort that requires full cooperation between government and farmers.

With millions more vaccine doses scheduled to arrive in the coming months, the Ministry said efforts remain focused on suppressing viral circulation and containing outbreaks.

Steenhuisen said the arrival of the Dollvet vaccines on Sunday, is another win in the country’s war against FMD.

“By leveraging agents like Dunevax, we are proving that the department is willing to work with any partner who can help us protect our national herd. We are focused on action and results, and we will continue to deal decisively with every outbreak until South Africa is FMD-free,” the Minister said.

The department said it will continue to provide updates as additional doses are rolled out to the provinces to bolster the existing vaccination campaign. – SAnews.gov.za
 

 

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South Africa’s move to greener energy is creating new jobs, but benefits aren’t evenly spread

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Jessika Bohlmann, Research Specialist, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of Pretoria

South Africa’s green transition is creating jobs. But not for everyone.

The country’s economy has historically been heavily reliant on coal. Around 70% of its energy is generated from coal. This makes it one of the world’s most carbon-intensive economies.

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and modernise the energy system, the government is advancing a transition towards renewable energy, improved energy efficiency, and the development of low-carbon industries. This shift forms part of South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition, supported by international partners through the Just Energy Transition Partnership.

The transition is unfolding in a context of persistently high unemployment. The official rate is 30%. Youth unemployment is particularly severe. In response, policymakers and international organisations have promoted green industrial development and investment in renewable energy as potential drivers of job creation and inclusive growth.

But the extent to which these opportunities will be equitably distributed remains an open question.

South Africa’s move towards a greener economy is often presented by policymakers, international development institutions and energy transition strategies as achieving two objectives: lower carbon emissions and more jobs.

But does the data support this claim?

We are economists working on labour markets, structural change and the just energy transition. In a recent research paper we set about answering the question. In the study we combined South Africa’s labour force survey data with occupational information that identifies environmentally related work activities – green occupations. This allowed us to track green employment trends over time and examine which sectors and workers benefit most from the transition.

Our research findings show that green employment is indeed growing. However, the benefits are uneven. Some sectors and groups of workers are gaining ground. Others risk being left behind.

South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition implies that workers and communities affected by structural change should not bear disproportionate costs.

But justice is not only about protecting workers in declining sectors. It is also about ensuring that new opportunities are broadly accessible.

Where jobs are being created, and where they’re not

What counts as a “green job”?

One of the first challenges is defining what a green job is. According to the International Labour Organisation, green jobs are decent jobs that contribute to preserve or restore the environment. They can be in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction. Or they can be in new emerging green sectors such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.

In our research, we developed a method to classify green employment in South Africa. We combined South Africa’s occupational classification system, which groups jobs according to tasks and skills, with international data linking specific work activities to environmental sustainability.

These jobs include work directly connected to renewable energy, energy efficiency, environmental management, waste reduction and sustainable finance.

This approach allowed us to move beyond broad assumptions and measure where green employment is actually happening in the labour market.

Our findings showed that the share of green jobs has increased gradually over time from 12.4% in 2022 to 14.8% in 2024. That suggests the transition to a greener economy is underway. But it’s not happening evenly across the economy.

Green jobs are concentrated in a handful of sectors:

  • utilities, particularly electricity and water

  • mining, including environmental rehabilitation and renewable energy components

  • construction, especially green buildings and energy-efficient infrastructure

  • finance. Here jobs are being created through sustainability reporting and environmental, social and governance investment activities.

These patterns reflect where regulation, investment and policy signals have been strongest. Government-led initiatives act as major catalysts. Examples include:

  • renewable energy procurement

  • environmental compliance requirements – including stricter environmental governance – force firms to invest in greener technologies and compliance measures. This creates a direct demand for environmental, technical, and engineering roles.

  • sustainable finance initiatives. These are shaping labour demand.

Other sectors show far less green penetration.

The demographic profile of green employment also reveals important patterns. Green jobs are more likely to be:

  • held by younger workers

  • located in the formal sector; informal workers are underrepresented

  • associated with moderate levels of education (including post-secondary or technical qualifications rather than highly specialised professional degrees)

  • dominated by men. Gender disparities are noticeable.

This suggests that green growth does not automatically translate into inclusive growth.

Without deliberate policy intervention, existing inequalities may simply be reproduced within new sectors.

What needs to be done

Our findings highlight four policy implications.

Firstly, skills policy is central.

Many green jobs require specific technical or regulatory competencies. These range from renewable energy engineering and environmental auditing to sustainable finance and compliance expertise.

If the education and training system does not respond quickly enough, skill shortages could limit job creation. At the same time, workers without access to training may be excluded.

Active labour market policies, vocational training reforms and targeted upskilling programmes are therefore critical.

Secondly, the transition needs sectoral depth.

Green employment is concentrated in a few industries. Expanding the transition into manufacturing, services and small-scale enterprises could broaden employment effects.

This requires coordinated industrial, energy and trade policy. Localisation strategies in renewable energy value chains, for example, could deepen job creation beyond installation and maintenance.

Thirdly, informal workers must not be ignored. South Africa’s informal economy employs millions of people. Yet green employment, as currently structured, is largely formal.

Waste pickers, small-scale recyclers and informal repair services already contribute to environmental sustainability. Integrating and supporting these workers through policy and municipal systems could strengthen both environmental and social outcomes.

Fourthly, measurement matters.

Green transitions are often discussed in aspirational terms. But policy making requires evidence.

Developing robust methods to identify and track green employment allows government and stakeholders to monitor progress, assess distributional impacts and adjust policy accordingly. Without data, the idea of a just transition remains rhetorical.

A green economy can support employment – with the right choices.

South Africa’s statistical system could also improve measurement of green employment. Statistics South Africa could incorporate questions in the labour force survey that capture environmentally related work tasks, skills and training. It could also develop a national classification of green occupations and industries aligned with international standards. Better data would allow policymakers to monitor the employment effects of the transition more accurately.

Our findings do not undermine the case for green growth. On the contrary, they show that the transition is already reshaping South Africa’s labour market. But the process is uneven and path-dependent. It reflects where incentives exist, where investment flows and where regulatory frameworks create demand.

If policymakers want the green transition to reduce unemployment and inequality, design matters. A greener economy will not automatically be a fairer one. Ensuring that it is requires deliberate, coordinated action.

Darlington Mushongera, manager for research and development at the South African Qualifications Authority, contributed to this article.

– South Africa’s move to greener energy is creating new jobs, but benefits aren’t evenly spread
– https://theconversation.com/south-africas-move-to-greener-energy-is-creating-new-jobs-but-benefits-arent-evenly-spread-276495

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Government calls for regulatory assurance for menstrual hygiene products

Source: Government of South Africa

Government calls for regulatory assurance for menstrual hygiene products

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has formally engaged the University of the Free State (UFS) following the release of a peer-reviewed study identifying the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in various sanitary pads and pantyliners available in South Africa.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the department acknowledged the importance of the findings, which indicate the detection of certain chemicals linked to potential hormonal interference.

“While the study does not establish immediate or short-term health harm, it raises important concerns regarding long-term exposure and cumulative health risks,” department spokesperson Cassius Selala said.

Selala emphasised that the purpose of the scientific research conducted at the university is not to create fear, anxiety, or panic, but to provide credible data that can inform and empower consumers, policymakers, and health professionals through robust data and scientific evidence.

As the coordinating department responsible for advancing the rights, dignity and well-being of women and girls, Selala said DWYPD regards menstrual health and sanitary dignity as fundamental to gender equality and public health.

“The department has initiated discussions with UFS researchers to gain a clearer understanding of the study’s methodology, findings and recommended next steps.”

In addition, the department welcomed the National Consumer Commission’s call for an investigation and regulatory review.

The department noted that such measures would help ensure that menstrual health products in South Africa remain safe, affordable, and accessible, “a priority aligned with national commitments to protect women’s health and consumer rights”. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement investit 6,5 millions d’euros dans le fonds Saviu II pour soutenir des start-up technologiques en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre francophone

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Conseil d’administration du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org), a approuvé, le 27 février 2026 à Abidjan, une prise de participation de 6,5 millions d’euros au capital du fonds Saviu II afin de soutenir des start-up technologiques en phase d’amorçage et de première levée de fonds institutionnelle, majoritairement en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre francophone

Le Groupe de la Banque investira 4,5 millions d’euros en capitaux propres ainsi que deux millions d’euros sous la forme d’une tranche de couverture de première perte pour le compte de la Commission européenne dans le cadre du Programme Boost Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4r90J1f). Cette participation de l’institution panafricaine permettra au fonds Saviu II d’accorder la priorité aux entreprises à forte composante technologique ou numérique.

Le fonds de capital-risque Saviu II a pour objectif de réaliser au moins 60 % de ses engagements dans les pays francophones d’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre : la Côte d’Ivoire, le Cameroun, le Bénin, le Sénégal, le Togo, le Burkina Faso et le Mali. Il peut également co-investir en Afrique de l’Est dans des entreprises technologiques prometteuses disposant d’une équipe et d’un modèle commercial solides, ayant pour stratégie de pénétrer le marché des pays francophones d’Afrique de l’Ouest et d’établir une forte présence dans la région.

Saviu II, le second véhicule d’investissement du Saviu Partners, prévoit notamment d’investir entre 500 000 euros et trois millions d’euros dans une vingtaine de start-up « B2B » technologiques ou à vocation technologique, en phase d’amorçage ou de première levée de fonds institutionnelle.

De plus, le fonds consacrera une enveloppe dédiée aux investissements de préamorçage, en apportant des tickets par entreprise pour des prises de participation minoritaires, généralement en co-investissement avec des studios, incubateurs ou autres partenaires de l’écosystème.  

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contact médias :
Alexis Adélé
Département de la communication et des relations extérieures
media@afdb.org

À propos du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement :
Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement est la principale institution du financement du développement en Afrique. Il comprend trois entités distinctes : la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), le Fonds africain de développement (FAD) et le Fonds spécial du Nigeria (FSN). Représentée dans 41 pays africains, avec un bureau extérieur au Japon, la Banque contribue au développement économique et au progrès social de ses 54 Etats membres régionaux. Pour plus d’informations : www.AfDB.org

À propos du Saviu Partners :
Créé en 2018, le fonds Saviu Partner a acquis une solide expérience en matière d’accompagnement des start-up technologiques en phase de démarrage en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre francophone. Le premier véhicule d’investissement du gestionnaire de fonds indépendant, Saviu I, lancé en 2018 avec une capitalisation de dix millions d’euros, illustre la stratégie d’investissement axée sur « l’amorçage et le développement » adoptée par le gestionnaire. Cette approche consiste à investir dans des start-up à fort potentiel et à leur fournir un soutien pratique dans des domaines tels que le développement commercial, le recrutement, l’expansion internationale et la levée de fonds. Le fonds Saviu I a investi dans 12 start-up basées principalement dans les pays francophones d’Afrique de l’Ouest.

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Vantage Capital mène un investissement de 635 millions de rands dans SolarAfrica Energy

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co.za), le plus grand gestionnaire de fonds de dette mezzanine sur le continent africain, a annoncé avoir conclu, en consortium avec Greenpoint Capital, un investissement de 635 millions de rands dans la société Commercial Energy South Africa (« CESA »), une filiale du groupe SolarAfrica Energy (« SolarAfrica »), un fournisseur de solutions énergétiques de premier plan en Afrique du Sud. CESA détient des actifs commerciaux et industriels (« C&I ») dans le domaine de l’énergie solaire et des batteries de stockage développés par SolarAfrica.

L’investissement consiste en un financement en dette mezzanine qui a été utilisé pour permettre la sortie d’Inspired Evolution de CESA, faisant ainsi de SolarAfrica l’actionnaire unique de CESA.

Fondée en 2011 et basée à Pretoria, en Afrique Sud, SolarAfrica fournit des solutions de solaire photovoltaïque, de stockage par batteries, de trading d’énergie, de transport d’électricité et de conversion de gaz en électricité, adaptées aux clients C&I, afin d’aider les entreprises à baisser leurs coûts d’électricité, sécuriser un approvisionnement fiable et réduire leurs émissions carbone. SolarAfrica dispose d’un historique solide, comptant à ce jour environ 343 MW de projets solaires livrés en Afrique australe, et ayant plus de 1,14 GW supplémentaires en cours de déploiement. SolarAfrica a été nommée à deux reprises Entreprise Solaire Africaine de l’Année, en 2021 et 2023, par l’Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA).

CESA agit en tant qu’holding de détention pour des actifs C&I d’énergie solaire et de batteries de stockage développés par SolarAfrica. CESA détient actuellement un portefeuille d’actifs représentant une capacité énergétique d’environ 90 MW répartis sur 134 sites différents. Tous les actifs de CESA sont gérés par SolarAfrica.

Roshal Ramdenee, Partner chez Vantage Capital, a commenté : « Cette transaction reflète notre conviction dans les infrastructures énergétiques décentralisées et dans la robustesse de la plateforme SolarAfrica. Le portefeuille d’actifs énergétiques détenus par CESA offre une prédictibilité des revenus et soutient la transition de l’Afrique du Sud vers une énergie fiable et durable. Nous nous réjouissons de travailler étroitement avec SolarAfrica et Greenpoint à mesure que la plateforme poursuit son développement. »

Warren van der Merwe, Managing Partner chez Vantage Capital, a ajouté : « Vantage a déjà fourni de la dette senior à de nombreux projets d’énergie renouvelable via sa division de dette senior GreenX. Nous sommes ravis de démontrer à travers cet investissement comment un financement en dette mezzanine peut jouer un rôle dans ce secteur de l’énergie en pleine évolution. Félicitations à Charl et à son équipe d’ avoir mené la transaction de manière très efficace, ce qui nous a permis de conclure cette opération dans un délai très court. »

Nic van Zyl, CIO chez Greenpoint Capital, a ajouté: « Nous sommes ravis d’avoir conclu cette transaction au profit des équipes de SolarAfrica, dont nous suivons les avancées depuis de nombreuses années. Nous nous réjouissons de collaborer avec Vantage Capital au sein de ce groupe de grande qualité engagé dans l’énergie solaire. »

Charl Alheit, CIO chez SolarAfrica, a conclu : « Vantage Capital et Greenpoint Capital ont démontré leur capacité à être des partenaires très innovants en nous permettant de réaliser le rachat de ce portefeuille auprès d’Inspired Evolution et d’en acquérir le plein contrôle. Cette opération nous permettra de continuer à innover et de proposer davantage de solutions d’énergie renouvelable à nos clients, telles que le transport d’électricité. Cela renforce notre engagement à faciliter l’accès à de l’énergie moins chère et plus verte aux acteurs commerciaux et industriels dans le cadre de leur transition énergétique. »

Step Advisory a agi en tant que conseil financier de SolarAfrica pour la transaction. Werksmans a agi en tant que conseil juridique pour Vantage. Les autres conseils incluent Cresco, Ernst and Young, Webber Wentzel et SLR Consulting.

Distribué par APO Group pour Vantage Capital Group.

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez contacter :
Warren van der Merwe
Managing Partner – Vantage Capital
warren@vantagecapital.co.za
+ 27 (0) 11 530 9100

Roshal Ramdenee
Partner – Vantage Capital
roshal@vantagemezzanine.com

Abigail Brews
Senior Associate – Vantage Capital
abigail@vantagecapital.co.za

À propos de Vantage Capital : 
Fondé en 2001, Vantage Capital Group est le plus grand gestionnaire indépendant de fonds de dette mezzanine sur le continent africain. Le groupe a levé plus de 1,6 milliard de dollars à travers sept fonds distincts de dette mezzanine et de dette senior dédiée aux énergies renouvelables, ainsi qu’un fonds technologique, et a réalisé à ce jour 66 investissements sur le continent africain.

Vantage cible des opportunités de financement mezzanine de 10 à 50 millions de dollars dans une douzaine de marchés africains clés. La mezzanine est un instrument financier hybride qui se positionne entre la dette senior, la tranche la moins risquée de la structure du capital, et les fonds propres, la tranche la plus risquée. Cet instrument permet d’offrir aux entreprises africaines une solution de financement à long terme adaptée à leurs besoins, à des conditions moins dilutives pour les actionnaires que les capitaux propres et plus flexibles que la dette senior.

Vantage a récemment lancé une plateforme d’investissement dédiée à l’éducation, ciblant les marchés polonais et tchèque.

Site internet : www.VantageCapital.co.za

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Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento investe 6,5 milhões de euros no fundo Saviu II para apoiar start-ups tecnológicas na África Ocidental e Central francófona

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Conselho de Administração do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento aprovou (www.AfDB.org), a 27 de fevereiro de 2026, em Abidjan, uma participação de 6,5 milhões de euros no capital do fundo Saviu II, para apoiar startups tecnológicas em início de atividade e de primeira angariação de fundos institucionais, principalmente na África Ocidental e Central francófona.

O Grupo Banco investirá 4,5 milhões de euros em capital próprio, bem como 2 milhões de euros sob a forma de uma tranche de cobertura da primeira perda por conta da Comissão Europeia no âmbito do Programa Boost Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4r90J1f). Esta participação da instituição pan-africana permitirá ao fundo Saviu II dar prioridade a empresas com forte componente tecnológica ou digital.

O fundo de capital de risco Saviu II tem como objetivo realizar pelo menos 60% dos seus compromissos nos países francófonos da África Ocidental e Central: Costa do Marfim, Camarões, Benim, Senegal, Togo, Burquina Faso e Mali. Pode também coinvestir na África Oriental em empresas tecnológicas promissoras que disponham de uma equipa e de um modelo comercial sólidos, com a estratégia de penetrar no mercado dos países francófonos da África Ocidental e estabelecer uma forte presença na região.

O Saviu II, o segundo veículo de investimento da Saviu Partners, prevê investir entre 500 mil e três milhões de euros em cerca de vinte start-ups ‘B2B’ tecnológicas ou com vocação tecnológica, em fase de arranque ou de primeira angariação de fundos institucionais.

Além disso, o fundo dedicará uma verba específica a investimentos de pré-lançamento, ajudando as empresas em aquisições de participações minoritárias, geralmente em coinvestimento com estúdios, incubadoras ou outros parceiros do ecossistema.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacto para os media:
Alexis Adélé 
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas 
media@afdb.org

Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

Sobre a Saviu Partners:
Criado em 2018, o fundo Saviu Partner adquiriu uma sólida experiência no acompanhamento de startups tecnológicas em fase de arranque na África Ocidental e Central francófona. O primeiro veículo de investimento do gestor de fundos independente, Saviu I, lançado em 2018 com uma capitalização de dez milhões de euros, ilustra a estratégia de investimento centrada no ‘lançamento e desenvolvimento’ adotada pelo gestor. Esta abordagem consiste em investir em start-ups com elevado potencial e prestar-lhes apoio prático em áreas como o desenvolvimento comercial, o recrutamento, a expansão internacional e a angariação de fundos. O fundo Saviu I investiu em 12 start-ups sediadas principalmente nos países francófonos da África Ocidental.

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African Development Bank Group approves €6.5 million investment in Saviu II fund to support technology start-ups in Francophone West and Central Africa

Source: APO

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) today approved an investment of 6.5 million euros in the Saviu II fund in order to support technology start-ups through their seed phase and first institutional fundraising, mainly in French-speaking Central and West Africa.

The Bank Group will invest 4.5 million euros as equity and 2 million euros as a first-loss hedging tranche on behalf of the European Commission, under the Boost Africa Programme (https://apo-opa.co/40898qT). This participation of the Bank Group will enable the Saviu II fund to give priority to companies with a strong technological or digital component.

Saviu II, the second investment vehicle of Saviu Partners, plans to invest between 500,000 and three million euros in about 20 technology or technology-oriented B2B start-ups in the seed phase or carrying out first institutional fundraising.

The Saviu II venture capital fund aims to make at least 60% of its commitments in the French-speaking countries of West and Central Africa: Côte d ‘Ivoire, Cameroon, Benin, Senegal, Togo, Burkina Faso and Mali. It can also co-invest in promising technology companies in East Africa that have a strong team and business model, and whose strategy includes entering the market in French-speaking West African countries and establishing a strong presence there.

In addition, the fund will devote a dedicated envelope to pre-seed investments, focusing on minority equity investments, usually in co-investment with studios, incubators or other ecosystem partners.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Media contact:
Alexis Adélé
Department of Communication and External Relations
media@afdb.org

About the African Development Bank Group:
African Development Bank Group is the leading development finance institution in Africa. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Special Fund (NSF). Represented in 41 African countries, with a field office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.AfDB.org

About Saviu Partners:
Founded in 2018, Saviu Partners has acquired solid experience supporting early-stage technology start-ups in French-speaking West and Central Africa. Saviu I, the first investment vehicle of the independent fund manager, was launched in 2018 with a capitalization of ten million euros, and illustrates the company’s investment strategy focused on seed and development. Saviu invests in high-potential startups and provides them with hands-on support in areas such as business development, recruitment, international expansion, and fundraising. The Saviu I fund has invested in 12 start-ups mainly based in the French-speaking countries of West Africa.

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