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Aurora Capital SA innovates and diversifies offerings for private capital
Aurora Capital SA has made a name for itself as a forward-thinking player in South Africa ’ s investment landscape . With a focus on blending traditional asset classes with innovative private capital solutions , the company is reshaping the way investors approach risk and return .
The firm ’ s standout performance in 2024 was its unit trust which achieved a 12-month performance of 13.1 % by the end of October , with a maximum monthly drawdown of just 0.2 %. Similarly , the Reg28 Fund and the Aurora Worldwide Flexible Fund surpassed expectations , reflecting the effectiveness of Aurora ’ s innovative investment strategies .
Aurora Capital SA has faced resistance from service providers who have traditional investment mindsets . These stem from Aurora ’ s focus on private debt assets , a less conventional investment vehicle in South
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Africa . However , the company ’ s refusal to accept the status quo has driven it to innovate .
Innovation lies at the heart of Aurora Capital SA ’ s philosophy . Confronted with outdated systems and platforms , the company consistently overcomes challenges to bring real economy investments to real investors . This focus on innovation extends to 2025 , with plans to introduce its offerings to a broader audience of retail and institutional investors .
As an approved Financial Services Provider , Aurora Capital SA combines financial expertise with a customer-centric approach . The company ’ s products are designed to provide investors with peace of mind through predictable outcomes and robust risk management .
With a proven track record and a commitment to innovation , Aurora Capital SA is poised to remain a trusted partner for South African investors seeking to navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape .
“ We specialise in incorporating private debt assets into traditional investment products ,” says Gerhard Labuschagne , Chief Investment Officer at Aurora Capital SA .
Westcon-Comstor appointed official Africa distributor of Microsoft cloud solutions
Westcon-Comstor , a global technology provider and specialist distributor , announced that it has become an official distributor of Microsoft cloud solutions across Africa . The announcement of the pan-Africa distribution agreement follows a successful collaboration between Westcon- Comstor and Microsoft in southern Africa over the past 16 years .
Under the newly-expanded agreement , Westcon-Comstor will distribute key Microsoft tools and solutions including Azure , Modern Work , security and Microsoft 365 business applications to a network of IT channel partners across the continent .
solutions among end-user businesses , from enterprises to SMBs .
Meanwhile , Westcon-Comstor ’ s data-driven approach will empower partners to use statistical insights and analysis to identify new customers and grow their revenue . Ultimately , the agreement will ensure that more African businesses have access to Microsoft ’ s worldsuite of technology applications .
Westcon-Comstor has offices in nine African countries . It is this geographic footprint – along with the distributor ’ s technical expertise and data-driven approach – that led to the expansion of its collaboration with Microsoft to cover the entire continent .
“ It is hugely exciting to become an official Microsoft distributor for the whole of Africa ,” said Vincent Entonu , Managing Director , Westcon-Comstor Africa . “ We look forward to rewarding the faith that Microsoft has placed in us by driving accelerated growth for them and our partners across the continent .”
“ For more than a decade we have had a very positive and mutual beneficial relationship with Microsoft within southern Africa ,” said Louise Taute , Managing Director , Westcon- Comstor Southern Africa .
These partners – spanning technology resellers , systems integrators and managed service providers – will benefit from Westcon-Comstor ’ s value-added services such as education , enablement and training as they drive adoption of Microsoft
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“ The expansion across Africa is testament to the value that my team has added over the years , along with our ongoing ability as a business to demonstrate the strategic role that distribution plays in the African technology ecosystem .”
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