In August 2025, we hosted an exclusive panel in Johannesburg, titled ‘Unlocking Africa’s potential: Mauritius as the strategic connector’, which explored how Mauritius, as a resilient and forward-looking international finance centre, is uniquely positioned to link global capital with Africa’s dynamic investment landscape.
The discussion brought together industry leaders, fund managers and regulatory experts to examine the multifaceted realities of investing in Africa – from navigating fundraising challenges and shifting investor sentiment to identifying pockets of genuine opportunity across the continent’s diverse markets. Panellists addressed both the structural obstacles that continue to shape African investment decisions and the strategic advantages Mauritius offers as a gateway jurisdiction, underpinned by its robust legal framework, extensive treaty network and operational expertise.
This paper provides a detailed narrative summary of the main discussion themes and key insights shared at the event, not only spotlighting Mauritius as a strategic connector for Africa, but recognising challenges and obstacles when investing in the continent, identifying specific areas of investment opportunity, and highlighting a number of emerging market trends – particularly in sustainable finance and ESG integration. The conversation also looked ahead to Mauritius’ evolving role in Africa’s investment future, as digital transformation, climate finance and regulatory innovation continue to reshape the landscape.
We hope you find this summary insightful and if you have any questions about the themes explored during this timely discussion, get in touch with our team.
