Amethis Finance: Best Private Equity Impact Investing Team Sub-Saharan Africa 2020

Amethis was founded by Africa investment specialists with 20 years of industry experience. With over €725m under management dedicated to the continent, Amethis promotes Africa as a worthy frontier market. World Bank data backs that up, showing strong macro-economic fundamentals,

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Agriterra: Most Responsible Agribusiness Group Africa 2020

With a stamp of approval, and a sizeable grant, from the World Bank and listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, Agriterra is poised to become one of Africa’s leading food producers. The company has been

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Botswana Life Insurance Limited: Best Life Insurer-Botswana 2020

Founded in 1975, Botswana Life has earned the trust of the people and over 69% of the country’s market share. Botswana Life has been under new leadership since November 2018, when CEO Ronald James Samuels joined the team. Samuels previously

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First Capital Bank Botswana Limited: Best Commercial Bank Growth Botswana 2020

First Capital Bank Botswana embarked on a transformational journey more than five years ago, fuelling growth aspirations by investing in people and technology. Its purpose-led strategy called for the implementation of a core banking system and a shake-up of their

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Catalyst Partners: Best SME Growth Investment Partner MENA 2020

Founded in 2012, Catalyst Partners has forged a reputation as a truly innovative investment house. It partners with companies to help set strategic goals and channel capital for targeted growth. The aim is to be a one-stop-shop for SMEs and

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KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds: Best Pension Fund Leadership South Africa 2020

KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds (NJMPF) has been providing retirement benefits for workers in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province for 78 years. NJMPF offers employers and employees two defined-benefit retirement funds, which provide monthly and lump-sum benefits based on salary and

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Eqdom Maroc: Best Inclusive Consumer Finance North Africa 2020

Over the past 45 years, Eqdom Maroc has earned a reputation as a pioneer of inclusivity in consumer finance. It is a longstanding and trusted financial partner to Moroccans from all walks of life, including civil servants, pensioners and entrepreneurs.

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Absa Bank (Seychelles): Most Responsible Bank Seychelles 2020

The Seychelles archipelago — 115 islands nestling off the east coast of Africa — boasts some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, flora and fauna. The main attraction for African financial services group Absa, however, was the republic’s status as

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Afghanistan International Bank CJSC: Best Corporate Governance Afghanistan 2020

As the world reels from the effects of the pandemic, Afghanistan International Bank sees its continued success as a boon — and the natural result of more than a decade of solid corporate governance. AIB has earned its reputation as

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ThirdWay Africa: Best ESG Merchant Banking Team Africa 2020

ThirdWay Africa is the results-driven merchant bank challenging traditional investment models. It combines financial expertise with development thought-leadership to create multi-stakeholder collaboration across the private sector, civil society and government agencies. It unites groups on common ground, rooted in the

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