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JEAN-CLAUDE BASTOS
DE MORAIS

Investment Strategist
Investment firm focusing on Africa, Quantum
Global Group recently announced expansion
plans across the Middle East and Africa region.
Commenting on the Group’s expansion plans,
Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais, Founder and
Chairman said: “With Africa offering enormous
development potential, global investors
including Asian and Middle Eastern, are
increasingly looking to capitalize on investment
opportunities
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GRAEME KATZ

Investment Strategist
Investec Australia Property Fund has increased
its distributable income to unit holders,
underpinned by returns derived in hard
currency. CEO Graeme Katz said the persistent
Rand depreciation against the Australian dollar
enhances the Fund as a Rand hedge for investors.

TSHEPO MAHLOELE

Developer
TWO major investors in infrastructure projects
in Africa — Harith General Partners and Africa
Finance Corporation (AFC) — are merging assets
in five countries into a joint venture that is set to
become a major power player on the continent.
Harith CEO Tshepo Mahloele said the combined
portfolio of power assets was larger than any
other power company in Africa.

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