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Five new investment trends in Africa
Africa is growing, and it is become an increasingly popular belief that now is the time to invest on the continent.
Here are five note-worthy trends from the discussion that all investors should be aware of.
1). Private equity gaining momentum
Private equity on the African continent is still relatively new, but what is happening at the moment is it is starting to gain momentum.
Private equity firms that have increased their investments in Africa include Actis and Helios.
(More: Africa: Private Equity – New Cash for Expanding Businesses)
2). Growing African middle class boosting demand for consumer goods
The growing African population – that is increasingly affluent – is driving some of the trends seen in Africa, including investment in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.