IFC considers equity stake in Liquid Telecom
The IFC is looking to follow up its role in Africa-focused Liquid Telecommunications’ bond and refi with a $90 million equity stake
Nigeria’s space agency issues RFQ for satellite PPP
Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency has invited RFQs for a PPP project to develop a satellite system which will provide rural broadband services in the West African state
AIIB shakes up leadership
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Jin Liqun has changed the multilateral’s senior management team effective 1 August 2021
Mexico prepares third infra wave
The Mexican government will announce its third wave of infrastructure partnerships by the end of the month, including both public and private investments
Gaw Capital to gain exposure to ex-China data centres
Gaw Capital Partners has formed a joint venture with an industry veteran in data centres to explore opportunities in Asia, starting with Indonesia
African digital infra vehicle receives IFC backing
The IFC has signed a $25 million equity investment in Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund – an Africa-focused digital infra vehicle
LACERA commits $600m to infra funds
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association has committed $600 million to 2 infrastructure funds, according to notes from an executive session held last week
Telkom and Etisalat to build Indonesia data centre
Indonesia state-owned Telkom Indonesia is planning to partner with UAE-based Etisalat to develop a data centre in Riau Island
Investors sought for €1.2bn Irish data centre facility
Developers of the Clare County data centre facility are looking for an investor to help deliver the €1.2 billion project, IJGlobal can exclusively reveal.
Morrison & Co chief executive to step down
Marko Bogoievski, chief executive of New Zealand alternative asset manager Morrison & Co, has announced he will be stepping down at the end of the year after 13 years in the role
India tenders massive broadband PPP
India’s Department of Telecommunication has invited bids from around the world to develop rural broadband through PPPs across 16 states
Manager’s debt and equity strategies to close by year end
The flagship debt and equity strategies of an infrastructure asset manager are expected to close by the end of the year
AustralianSuper to expand UK team
Australia’s largest pension fund AustralianSuper is set to expand its team in London having set aside A$5 billion for international investment opportunities
Art to submit planning application for scaled up Irish da...
Digital infrastructure firm Art Data Centres is preparing a planning application for a €1.2 billion data centre in Clare County in Western Ireland
BC city considers P3 for digital infra
The City of Maple Ridge in British Columbia is seeking a consultant to expand the availability of reliable broadband and create economic development opportunities