Our Philosophy

We are passionate about creating and enabling the growth of companies driving sustainable value across the African continent.

Our Vision

To be the most admired African company in terms of our successes, practices and people.

Our Mission

We use enterprise to make our world better.
Buoyed by a storied track record of pioneering, managing and building successful African enterprises, our commitment to excellence is unwavering.

We operate on strong corporate governance practices, world-class processes and a comprehensive understanding of the business environment we operate in.

Our business decisions are driven by our values and our commitment to use enterprise to make our world better.

Our
Core
Values

Our Core Values

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Responsibility
Beyond Ourselves

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Responsibility
Beyond Ourselves

We think of our businesses beyond their profitability. We are active catalysts for developing our society and a vehicle for positive change. We seek to make our world a better place. Responsibility is not an afterthought; it is the foundation of our enterprise.

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Integrity

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Integrity

We set the highest ethical standards for ourselves and are uncompromising in adhering to them. Accountability, fairness and strong moral principles will always define our character.

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Courage

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Courage

We are not afraid to dream. We are daring, we are bold, and we pursue our vision with tenacious passion. We are not daunted by difficult situations. Courage for us means continuously breaking new grounds; challenging and exceeding conventional limits.

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Excellence

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Excellence

We value and celebrate excellence. We consistently deliver outstanding results to our stakeholders. We strive for excellence in all we do. We will continue to build on our heritage by ensuring that every action we undertake is guided by excellence.

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Respect for the Individual

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Respect for the Individual

We recognise and appreciate every individual in the organisation and their contributions towards our collective goals. We are open to new perspectives and encourage diversity. We foster an environment based on fairness and mutual respect.

Our Investment Philosophy

Ethical Underpinning

We conduct business in an ethical manner and will only be involved in businesses and sectors that positively impact our communities.

Choice Partner

We seek to be the partner of choice in the West African region based on our shared values, our track record of value creation, our transparency and strong corporate governance practices.

Sustainable Value Creation

We invest in and support businesses to create sustainable attractive returns and value for our stakeholders.

We emphasize the sustainability of returns and investments; therefore,  business leaders are charged to manage investor funds in a responsible manner.

Long-Term Commitment

We have a long-term outlook and will empower and support management teams to achieve shared strategic ambitions.