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Shaji UI Mulk founder and chairman of Mulk International launches a state-of-the-art lifestyle property in Zimbabwe

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Zim Cyber City offers high-end, secure residential living with lavish villas and luxurious townhouses as well as a duty-free mall

HARARE, Zimbabwe, October 12, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Zim Cyber City is an incredible world-class property development that was recently launched and opened in Harare, Zimbabwe by Mulk International (https://MulkInternational.com/).

Shaji Ul Mulk, the founder and chairman of Mulk International, is accomplished entrepreneur and business who has been recently ranked 4th out of the top 100 most inspiring leaders in the Middle East. Shaji UI Mulk, with an unwavering commitment to growth and innovation, possesses a global perspective, and he is currently expanding his business ventures on a global scale, with a particular focus on the African continent.

The Mulk International Group has a diverse portfolio and is growing annually. The company’s portfolio ranges from manufacturing metal composite panels and LGS homes to real estate, sports assets, and healthcare. With an impressive net worth of over $2 billion, they have been the recipient of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s MRM award for the best foreign manufacturer in the UAE.

Mulk International’s latest $500 million real estate project is the launch of the out-of-this-world Zim Cyber City in Mount Hampden, Harare (https://apo-opa.info/3RSX2yR). Zim Cyber City offers a blend of upscale living and premium business facilities, with state-of-the-art amenities and services.

Zim Cyber City emerges as one of Africa’s most promising, exciting, and luxurious pieces of real estate. This state-of-the-art development has been compared to the Downtown and Sheikh Zayed Road developments in Dubai, UAE. 

Zim Cyber City offers high-end, secure residential living with lavish villas and luxurious townhouses as well as a duty-free mall. With a variety of entertainment, parks and greenery, dining options, waterfront access, medical facilities, and schools. 

Africa’s most captivating real estate development is now available to welcome residents and enterprises, with a promising outlook for future advancements that will solidify Africa’s position as a prominent player in the business and community domains.

Africa’s most captivating real estate development is now available to welcome residents and enterprises, with a promising outlook for future advancements

Zim Cyber City is the first of many Mulk International Real Estate projects in Zimbabwe as well as the African continent. This iconic landmark will strengthen and promote the Zimbabwe business ecosystem. 

This one-of-a-kind property development is managed by Zimbabwe Global Investments (ZGI), operating within the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), and authorized by Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa. The President also granted Mulk International an exclusive license to establish a blockchain and digital assets special economic zone.

“We are keen to witness Zim Cyber City’s role in the successful integration of blockchain and crypto technology and premium, residential living. I am thankful to The President, H.E Emmerson Mnangagwa, for his staunch support in making Zim Cyber City a project of national importance”, said Shaji UI Mulk.

Purchasers, investors, and Zim Cyber City tenants will all enjoy substantial advantages. In fact, they will have access to a range of enticing incentives, including but not limited to:

  • Freehold ownership of properties with title deed
  • Pre-approved mortgage from banks in USD
  • All transactions fixed in USD.
  • Exemption of import duties for all furniture and fittings
  • A Corporate license that will grant the buyer with:
  1. Free repatriation of capital and profits without any limit caps
  2. Ease of fund transfers in and out of the country through local or foreign bank accounts without any cap
  3.  Exemption from paying all taxes for a period of 5 years and a flat 15% tax after five years.
  4. Freehold re-sale of the real estate
  5. Permission to employ foreign staff at a flat rate of 15% tax.

When asked why Zimbabwe, Shaji UI Mulk answered: “Zim Cyber City is the first of many investments that our group, Mulk International, has committed to delivering through the special economic status channel of Zimbabwe Global Investments. We have worked diligently to understand the market and gain greater insight into Zimbabwe’s culture and its bountiful opportunities. The depth of resources and advanced digital capabilities across industries gives Zim Cyber City concrete, long-term growth prospects”.

Investing in Africa provides a remarkable opportunity for Mulk International to capitalize on the extraordinary potential that the continent offers. With its diverse and stunning landscapes, Africa is not just a destination but an emerging hub of economic growth and innovation. By strategically investing and creating opportunities in Africa, Mulk International can play a pivotal role in shaping the continent’s future. This endeavor stands to benefit both the company and the African continent. Africa’s vast resources, untapped markets, and a burgeoning consumer base present an ideal landscape for expansion and sustainable business growth. This investment is not just about financial returns; it’s a commitment to participating in Africa’s development journey and contributing to its economic and social progress.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Mulk International.

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Mantashe to attend major AOW energy event

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October 3, 2024

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Mantashe has been a regular keynote speaker at previous AOW events, and the announcement of his attendance comes as lucrative energy opportunities open across the continent

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 3, 2024/APO Group/ — 

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe has committed to attend the four-day AOW energy event (https://AOWEnergy.com/) in Cape Town from 7 – 10 October.

AOW: Investing in African Energy brings together industry leaders to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future. This year’s event will feature more than 1 600 senior delegates, 80 ministers and officials from 70+ countries and representatives of more than 760 companies.

Announcing Mantashe’s confirmed attendance, Chief Executive Officer of Sankofa Events, Paul Sinclair said that the presence of the host nation’s two most senior energy leaders confirmed that Africa was committed to taking ownership of its own energy destiny.

“We are excited to welcome Mr Mantashe to AOW, where he will share stages and attend sessions with ministers from many other countries, as well as senior players from energy businesses and multilateral forms,” said Sinclair. “We are proud to provide an environment where Africa’s energy leaders can discuss the latest industry trends, and how the continent can help to shape them.”

We are proud to provide an environment where Africa’s energy leaders can discuss the latest industry trends, and how the continent can help to shape them

Mantashe has been a regular keynote speaker at previous AOW events, and the announcement of his attendance comes as lucrative energy opportunities open across the continent – in responsible oil exploration and production, in renewable energy, and in the trade of natural gas as a high-demand future fuel.

Ongoing major oil-and-gas discoveries in the Orange basin, offshore South Africa and Namibia, have highlighted the scale and importance of these opportunities – for African governments, their people, and energy businesses.

“The world’s energy markets are in the midst of a dynamic transition,” said Sinclair. “Navigating that transition requires industry partnerships. Africa is showing that not only does it have massive resources, it also has the networks, the financial innovation and the commitment to develop those resources for Africa’s people, and all stakeholders.”

This year marks 30 years of the industry-leading AOW event. The four-day conference, exhibition and investment forum brings together governments, regulators, global operators, power producers, investors and service providers.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of AOW: Investing in African Energy.

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The Gambia’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Amid Exploration Drive

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October 3, 2024

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The Gambia’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Nani Juwara will participate as a speaker at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy in Cape Town this November

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 3, 2024/APO Group/ — 

On the back of major investments from multilateral finance institution the African Development Bank, The Gambia is poised to increase its electrification rate to 70% – 50% in rural areas – by the end of the year. In the wake of the country’s burgeoning energy sector, The Gambia’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Nani Juwara will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference, which takes place in Cape Town from November 4-8.

The Gambia represents one of Africa’s final oil and gas frontiers and the participation of Minister Juwara at AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 will be crucial for highlighting the immense opportunities present across the country’s upstream and downstream sectors. His participation is also poised to showcase the role hydrocarbon resources will play in addressing both the country and Africa’s energy and socioeconomic development needs.

AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

Situated in proximity to Senegal’s 231-million-barrel Sangomar field, where a 100,000-barrel-per-day project came online in June this year, The Gambia’s offshore prospects offer significant potential for play-opening discoveries. The Gambia’s Bambo prospect reservoirs have revealed oil shows in recent years and could hold up to 1.2 billion barrels of oil. The data – acquired by independent oil and gas company FAR – has opened additional material exploration opportunities in the offshore A2 and A5 blocks.

The Gambia remains wholly committed to advancing the energy sector while leveraging its burgeoning hydrocarbon potential

Last year, The Gambia extended FAR’s permit for the blocks until September 30, 2025, with reduced annual fixed costs. FAR is now seeking farm-in partners to fund geoscience reviews and exploration wells. Meanwhile, global energy company the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and state-owned Gambian National Petroleum Corporation signed a MoU in the same year to explore and develop crude oil in the country. The agreement entails geological studies, seismic data analysis and potential drilling activities.

At last year’s AEW conference, The Gambia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and hydrogen developer H2 Gambia Limited signed an agreement on hydrogen exploration in the country. The deal will allow for extensive research to be undertaken over a period of one year and forms part of The Gambia’s decarbonization efforts. The Gambia recently entered a new era of energy development with the inauguration of its first large-scale solar energy facility in Jambur in April 2023. Built by Chinese manufacturer Tebian Electric Apparatus, the 23 MW solar plant serves to reduce the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels.

“The Gambia remains wholly committed to advancing the energy sector while leveraging its burgeoning hydrocarbon potential. As a largely undeveloped energy market and situated in close proximity to major developments across the offshore MSGBC region, the country offers strategic opportunities for foreign investors active across the entire energy value chain,” states Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber NJ Ayuk.

At AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, Minister Juwara is expected to share his insights into the investment opportunities across The Gambia’s oil and gas value chain, engaging with global financiers and technology providers to attract capital to its untapped energy prospects. As an experienced leader in the country’s energy space, Minister Juwara’s participation aligns with the conference’s strategy to encourage private sector investment and participation while ensuring The Gambia benefits from its hydrocarbon resources.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Fund for Export Development in Africa and Africa Finance Corporation power ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms’ US$443 Million capital raise

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October 3, 2024

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The funds are intended to accelerate ARISE IIP’s fast expansion and operational efficiency across its 12-country portfolio

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 3, 2024/APO Group/ — 

ARISE IIP, a leading pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks, has announced a significant capital raise of US$443 million.

The funding includes a strategic US$300 million investment from Afreximbank’s development impact investment arm, The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), securing Afreximbank’s FEDA a significant stake in ARISE IIP. Additionally, the capital raise is supported by an additional US$143 million contribution from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This investment builds on debt funding relationship of over 12 years between ARISE IIP and Afreximbank, during which about US$2 billion has been provided to support ARISE IIP’s investments across Africa.

ARISE IIP’s total equity capital now exceeds US$1 billion, with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) holding a majority stake, followed by Afreximbank’s FEDA and Equitane as key shareholders.

This equity partnership with Afreximbank significantly enhances our financial capacity to execute our pan-African industrial development strategy

This significant capital injection is strategically aligned with both entities’ objectives to catalyse industrial transformation across Africa. The funds are intended to accelerate ARISE IIP’s fast expansion and operational efficiency across its 12-country portfolio, that comprises key markets such as Malawi, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Gabon, DRC, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria.

This investment is anticipated to strengthen Africa’s position in global value chains, aligning with Afreximbank’s mandate to promote intra-African and extra-African trade.

Gagan Gupta, Founder and CEO of ARISE IIP said about this partnership: “This equity partnership with Afreximbank significantly enhances our financial capacity to execute our pan-African industrial development strategy. It’s a strong vote of confidence in our business model and growth prospects.”

President & Chairman of Board of Directors at Afreximbank, Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah, stated: “We are very pleased with our latest investment in ARISE IIP which is aligned with Afreximbank’s strategic pillars of promoting intra African Trade and facilitating industrialisation and export development across Africa. The capital boost will arm ARISE IIP with the financial muscle needed to drive Africa’s industrialisation, promote intra and extra-African trade, job creation and the general economic growth of our continent.”

Marlene Ngoyi, CEO of the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), stated: “Our investment in ARISE IIP is a critical step towards fostering sustainable industrial growth across Africa. By supporting the development of high-impact industrial infrastructure, we are helping to create an environment that will drive economic diversification, boost value-added production, and position Africa as a key player in global trade.”

Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of AFC said: “I would like to thank the board and management for their unwavering support in our shared mission to transform African economies. Our journey towards capturing greater value within the continent, by converting raw materials into intermediate and finished goods, has already shown significant progress in three countries, with an expanding pipeline of projects in ten more. This success reinforces our commitment to further support and invest in this important initiative, including our latest equity investment of $143 million. We are also delighted to formally welcome Afreximbank-FEDA as a new shareholder, having previously supported us through debt financing. Their participation, alongside other prospective investors, is a testament to the strength and de-risked nature of our ecosystem value chain industrial platform. We look forward to continuing our partnership to drive industrialization and sustainable economic growth across Africa.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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