Seychelles’ ambitious economic roadmap—highlighted by plans to channel approximately $2 billion into a brand-new, independently managed sovereign wealth fund over the next five years—marks a pivotal evolution in island-nation financial governance. Targeting vital pillars such as infrastructure, health, and education, this initiative is designed to safeguard national resources and strengthen domestic systems against global economic […]
The proposed expansion of the Dangote Group into Kenya’s Lamu Port highlights the growing importance of cross-border investment, regional infrastructure, and corporate structuring in Africa. Connecting West and East Africa Lamu’s position within the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor makes it a significant consideration for businesses seeking access to East African markets. For investors, […]
Tanzania’s mining sector has transformed into a major economic pillar, contributing significantly to the national GDP. However, this growth comes hand-in-hand with strict regulatory frameworks, local content mandates, and mandatory state equity. For international mining conglomerates and suppliers, entering this market requires more than operational vision—it requires a watertight structural foundation across four key pillars. […]
Angola is seeking to sustain oil production above the 1-million-barrel-per-day level while encouraging further investment in its upstream sector. Major developments include ExxonMobil’s extended commitment to offshore Block 15 through 2037 and plans for further onshore and offshore licensing activity. For international energy companies, contractors, and investors, these opportunities come with increasing requirements around local […]
Namibia’s aggressive push toward regional industrialization—highlighted by national initiatives to establish localized manufacturing and processing facilities across all 14 regions—signals a profound shift in Southern African economic policy. While this decentralization unlocks immense potential for local value addition, it creates complex multi-jurisdictional hurdles. For international investors, manufacturers, and supply-chain conglomerates looking to capitalize on […]
The Government of Benin has launched the Benin Deal Room 2026 (BDR 2026), presenting more than 20 government-endorsed projects representing approximately US$2–3 billion in capital requirements across infrastructure, manufacturing, agro-industry, logistics, and energy. Alongside the development of the Glo-Djigbé Special Economic Zone (GDIZ), Benin is positioning itself as an emerging platform for industrial production, value-added […]
As mentioned in the previous parts of our series, Trusts serve as an essential tool for asset protection, tax efficiency and long-term legacy succession planning. Trusts are generally classified as either Revocable (can be changed by the Settlor) or Irrevocable (cannot be easily changed). A Revocable (or “Living”) Trust allows the Settlor to maintain control, […]
If the Trust Deed is the skeleton of the trust legal structure, the Letter of Wishes (LoW) is its heart, providing the intent and philosophy behind the Settlor’s decisions, acting as a personal guide for the Trustee. While the Trust Deed uses formal language to set the “rules of the trust,” a Letter of Wishes […]
The primary appeal of a trust is the asset protection and privacy it provides. Because assets held in a trust are no longer technically owned by the settlor, they are often shielded from personal creditors and lawsuits. Moreover, trusts generally bypass the probate process which is the public and often costly and slow court procedure […]
A trust is a fiduciary relationship built around three primary roles in which one party, the Settlor or Grantor, transfers legal title of assets -such as real estate, stocks, or cash- to a second party, the Trustee (individual or corporate) to hold and manage them for the benefit of a third party, the Beneficiary or […]
