Pantheon invests in US digital infra business

Global infrastructure fund Pantheon Infrastructure is to invest $30 million in US wireless communication infrastructure operator Vertical Bridge

Ethiopia freezes Ethio Telecom sell-off

The government of Ethiopia has postponed the partial privatisation of Ethio Telecom, citing “recent developments and fast-moving macroeconomic changes"

Aviva extends £100m to County Broadband for full-fibre ro...

Aviva has this week extended a further £100 million to Essex-based alternative network provider County Broadband to help further the company’s coverage expansion

Digital 9 Infra acquires Irish telecoms business

Digital 9 Infrastructure, through its subsidiary Digital 9 Wireless, has acquired Irish enterprise broadband provider Leeson Telecom for €60 million

Citi Oz/NZ promotes bankers

The Australian arm of Citigroup has promoted 2 senior bankers in a global restructure which will see the bank focus on its institutional business

DigitalBridge appoints new president

Ben Jenkins has been promoted to president and chief investment officer of Florida-based DigitalBridge Group, after serving as the chief investment officer at DigitalBridge Investment Management since 2019

New Mexico village receives bids for broadband P3

The Village of Ruidoso in New Mexico has received responses to its RFP for a private partner to DBFOM a broadband network

Vodafone NZ tower sale launches

Vodafone NZ is the latest telco to offload its towers business to raise capital, having formally launched the long awaited 2-part sale process

Financing details emerge on Axicom sale

The winning bidder for Australian wireless infrastructure operator Axicom – a JV of AustralianSuper and SingTel – has partially financed its acquisition with a A$2.6 billion debt package arranged by 16 commercial banks

Subscription closes on Philippines data centre biz

Globe Telecoms, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and Ayala have closed their share subscription in a data centre business in the Philippines

DigitalBridge provides $220m loan to Everstream

DigitalBridge Group, along with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has provided $220 million via a holdco term loan to Everstream Solutions to support its continued growth

Miraj steps up to MD role in ING

London-based Ali Miraj has been promoted in ING Bank to managing director on the infrastructure finance team, taking a greater role in infra fund client coverage on a global basis

Axicom changes hands for A$3.5 billion

Australian wireless infrastructure operator Axicom has today been sold to a joint venture of AustralianSuper and SingTel for A$3.5 billion, concluding the sale process initiated late last year

IJGlobal Awards 2021 – MENA Company Winners

The Middle East and North Africa winners of the coveted company category for the IJGlobal Awards 2021 were announced last night at a gala dinner in The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Dubai

IJGlobal Awards 2021 – MENA Deal Winners

The infrastructure and energy community from around the Middle East and North Africa congregated last night for IJGlobal Awards 2021 to recognise deals closed across the MENA region over the last calendar year