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Global: CDH Africa Corporate Guide

28 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Africa is at an inflection point. Once cast as a high-risk frontier, the continent is increasingly recognised as a region of scale, potential, and strategic priority. Growth forecasts, demographic trends, and shifts in global capital appetite all signal the same transformation that Africa is moving from the periphery of investment strategy into its center.
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Kenya: CDH Kenya represented Swedfund International AB (Swedfund) in its investment in Apollo Agriculture Limited (Apollo)

28 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr | Kieti Law  - Kenya

Our team's role involved advising Swedfund on its investment in Apollo through a senior loan agreement worth US$ 5 million.
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South Africa: CDH acted as counsel to IDC, advising on all aspects of the bond issuance

18 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

The transaction, which raised ZAR 2,046 billion against an initial target of ZAR 1,5 billion, garnered significant investor interest, reflecting strong confidence in the IDC’s mandate and strategic objectives.
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CDH acted as lead legal advisor on the establishment of the Anthem

06 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH acted as lead legal advisor on the establishment of the Anthem integrated renewable energy platform, one of South Africa's largest Independent Power Producers, and the introduction of Mahlako Energy Fund and Norfund as investors.

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Kenya: CDH Kenya is proud to announce the closing of Project Sondu

06 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr | Kieti Law  - Kenya

CDH Kenya is proud to announce the closing of Project Sondu and to have advised Axian Group, with respect to the acquisition by Axian Telecom Fibre Limited of 99.63% of the share capital of Wananchi Group Holdings Limited (Wananchi), at group level in Mauritius; and the indirect acquisition of subsidiaries in Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Tanzania, and Uganda alongside the indirect disposal of Wananchi's interest in iSat Africa in Kenya, the United Arab Emirates and Zambia.
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South Africa: CDH is proud to be advising SA Corporate Real Estate Limited

06 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH is proud to be advising SA Corporate Real Estate Limited on its ZAR1.67 billion acquisition of the Parks Lifestyle Apartments at Riversands from Century Property Group.
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Kenya: CDH acts for Metier through its capital growth fund, MCGF III MU Investments

29 September 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr | Kieti Law  - Kenya

CDH acted for Metier through its capital growth fund, MCGF III MU Investments, in its successful investment in Watu Holdings Limited, a microfinance institution that empowers underserved communities across Africa by providing affordable credit for motorcycles, three-wheelers, and smartphones.
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South Africa: CDH acts for Metier through its capital growth fund, MCGF III MU Investments

29 September 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH acted for Metier through its capital growth fund, MCGF III MU Investments, in its successful investment in Watu Holdings Limited, a microfinance institution that empowers underserved communities across Africa by providing affordable credit for motorcycles, three-wheelers, and smartphones.
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South Africa: CDH acted as counsel to Retailability

01 April 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH acted as counsel to Retailability on the conclusion of a transaction with Pepkor for the sale of its Legit, Style, Swagga and Boardmans businesses in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and eSwatini.
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Global: CDH shortlisted for the IFLR Africa Awards 2025

28 February 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH is honoured to have been shortlisted for the IFLR Africa Awards 2025. We are cognisant of the fact that this recognition is a direct reflection of the strong, trusting relationships that we have built with our clients over the years. “Our teams across Africa” say CEO Brent Williams “have always been committed to delivering exceptional service and value, thereby creating enduring partnerships from vision to fruition. We recognise that our clients are the cornerstone of everything we do, and their continued support, feedback, and collaboration enables us to grow, innovate, and lead from the front”.
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