Invest Africa has renewed its strategic partnership with S‑RM for a third consecutive year, deepening a collaboration aimed at supporting trade and investment across the African continent.
The renewed agreement for 2026 builds on a strong year of cooperation in 2025 and reinforces a shared commitment to eqhttps://r.news.africa-wire.com/mk/cl/f/sh/7nVU1aA2ng01QkayzkCatY30NwGtc3P/Y8EUetD9SiSJuipping investors and businesses with actionable intelligence in an increasingly complex geopolitical and regulatory environment.
Focus on flagship investment forums
Under the partnership, S-RM will continue to provide intelligence-led support across Invest Africa’s three flagship events in 2026:
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Invest Africa Mining Series, Cape Town (February), themed “Unlocking Potential – Investing in Sustainable Value Chains, Growth, and Innovation”
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Africa Debate, London (June), themed “Redefining Partnerships: Navigating a World in Transition”
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Africa Debate – UAE, Dubai (October)
These platforms bring together policymakers, investors, corporates, and development institutions to drive cross-sector dialogue and unlock new investment opportunities across Africa.
Intelligence, ESG and risk advisory support
Beyond events, S-RM will support Invest Africa’s members and wider network on integrity, ESG, and due-diligence mandates. Drawing on more than two decades of on-the-ground African experience, the consultancy provides political, security, and regulatory risk analysis designed to help organisations navigate both opportunities and downside risks across frontier and growth markets.
The partnership also includes joint thought leadership, curated briefings, and strategic insights tailored to investors seeking to deploy capital responsibly across Africa’s diverse markets.
Leadership perspectives
Commenting on the renewal, Chantelé Carrington, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Africa, said the collaboration had become a core asset for its network.
“We’re delighted to renew this partnership, which has proven to be an asset to our network, providing critical insights and solutions in a rapidly evolving business landscape,” she said. “In 2025, S-RM helped elevate our flagship events – from the Mining Series to the Africa Debates in London and now the UAE. We look forward to continuing to work together to unlock opportunity and promote sustainable growth across Africa.”
Matt Venturas, Head of sub-Saharan Africa, Corporate Intelligence at S-RM, said the firm was looking to build on recent momentum.
“We are delighted to enter another year as Invest Africa’s intelligence partner,” he said. “2025 saw us broadening networks and unlocking opportunities throughout Africa, the UK, and the UAE, and we expect to build on these successes in 2026 through this key partnership.”
Why it matters
As investors reassess global risk and supply chains, access to credible intelligence and ESG-aligned due diligence is becoming central to capital allocation decisions in Africa. The renewed Invest Africa–S-RM partnership reflects growing demand for structured, insight-driven engagement that bridges investment promotion with real-world risk analysis.
