https://www.nostraholding.world/news Press releases, thought leadership, and media coverage from Nostra Holding, an emerging diversified investment group headquartered in DIFC Dubai. Deploying capital across agribusiness, energy, real estate, commodities, technology, mining, hospitality and investment funds in Africa and the Middle East. en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Nostra Holding https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-1 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-1 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Energy & Infrastructure The landmark agreement covers the development of 1.2 GW of solar capacity across four nations — Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Ghana — reinforcing Nostra's position as the leading energy infrastructure developer in the region. The program is expected to create 8,500 construction jobs and provide clean electricity to 1.8 million households. Nostra Holding https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-1 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-1 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Thought Leadership Why long-duration, flexible capital — not short-term project finance — is the missing ingredient in closing Africa's $100 billion annual infrastructure gap. Drawing on 15 years of energy and infrastructure deployment across the continent, this essay argues for a fundamental rethinking of how development finance institutions and private capital approach African infrastructure. Karim Nostra https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-2 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-2 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Investments Strong institutional demand from GCC and European LPs drives oversubscription of the fund. The vehicle will target critical infrastructure projects across energy, transport, logistics, and digital connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa. Anchor investors include three sovereign wealth funds and two European development finance institutions. Nostra Holding https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-2 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-2 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Thought Leadership As Africa's economic complexity deepens beyond extractive industries, institutional investors need new frameworks for constructing diversified African portfolios. This paper presents a five-factor model for risk-adjusted returns across African private markets, drawing on Nostra's proprietary dataset of 200+ transactions. Dr. Chen Wei-Lin https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-3 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-3 Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Commodities & Trading Strategic appointment of James Montclair, former Managing Director and Head of EMEA Precious Metals at Barclays, signals ambitious growth plans for the commodities division. The expanded desk will enhance market-making capabilities across gold, silver, and platinum group metals in Dubai and London. Nostra Holding https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-4 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-4 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Real Estate The flagship 'Kigali Heights' project includes premium residential towers, Grade A commercial space, a 250-key luxury hotel, and retail components across 18 hectares. The development is targeting LEED Platinum certification and will create an estimated 12,000 direct and indirect jobs. Nostra Holding https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-3 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-3 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Thought Leadership An honest assessment of Africa's green hydrogen potential — separating genuine near-term opportunities from speculative hype. The analysis identifies Morocco, Mauritania, and Namibia as the most viable production hubs for European export, while cautioning against premature commitments in less developed markets. Grace Muthoni https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-5 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-5 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Agribusiness The state-of-the-art facility will process 80,000 metric tons of raw cashew nuts annually, creating 3,500 direct jobs and supporting 25,000 smallholder farmers. The complex includes integrated logistics, quality control laboratories, and a dedicated export terminal at the Port of Abidjan. Nostra Holding https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-6 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-6 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Mining & Metals Record production driven by operational excellence program at Ghana operations. All-in sustaining costs of $890/oz place Nostra Mining in the lowest cost quartile globally. Exploration program expanded with two new concessions acquired in Guinea. Nostra Holding https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-4 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-4 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Thought Leadership As global AI capabilities concentrate in a handful of technology superpowers, Africa faces a critical choice: become a passive consumer of foreign AI or invest in sovereign AI infrastructure. This essay outlines a pragmatic roadmap for African nations to develop indigenous AI capacity — covering compute, data sovereignty, talent development, and regulatory frameworks. Dr. Leila Haddad https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-7 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-7 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Hospitality The flagship property joins an elite group of only 14 hotels worldwide to receive the highest MICHELIN recognition. The award celebrates exceptional architecture, extraordinary service, and a profound sense of place — hallmarks of the Nostra hospitality philosophy. Nostra Holding https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-8 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-8 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Technology & Digital The mobile-first financial services platform has achieved 200% year-over-year user growth, with strong adoption in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana. The platform now processes over $1.2 billion in monthly transaction volume across payments, savings, and micro-lending products. Nostra Holding https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-5 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-5 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Thought Leadership Contrarian analysis arguing that African venture capital funds raised during the 2026-2027 period will generate superior returns compared to pre-2026 vintages — driven by lower entry valuations, more disciplined founders, and the shakeout of tourist capital. Includes proprietary IRR projections based on Nostra's portfolio of 45+ companies. Oluwaseun Adeyemi https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-9 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-9 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Investment Funds The European Investment Bank anchors Nostra's inaugural climate-dedicated fund with a $120M commitment. The fund targets climate adaptation, clean energy technology, and nature-based solutions across Africa — with a target final close of $600M by Q3 2026. Nostra Holding https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-6 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/tl-6 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Thought Leadership Africa exports $45 billion in agricultural commodities annually while importing $60 billion in processed foods. This essay makes the economic case for vertical integration in African agribusiness — from farm to fork — using Nostra's cashew and rice operations in West Africa as real-world case studies of successful value capture. Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-10 https://www.nostraholding.world/news/pr-10 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0400 Corporate Fitch Ratings affirms Nostra Holding's AA- long-term issuer default rating, citing disciplined capital allocation, strong liquidity position, and diversified revenue base across nine divisions. The stable outlook reflects expectations of continued portfolio growth and prudent leverage management. Nostra Holding