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African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited (AEEI or the Company or the Group) is a majority black-owned and black-controlled investment holding company based in South Africa and is a subsidiary of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd.

The Group holds strategic investments in BT Communication Services, Saab Grintek Defence, Pioneer Foods and Sygnia and some with international partners. We also have investments in fishing and brands, technology, health and beauty, biotherapeutics and events and tourism, all supporting B-BBEE and small, medium and microenterprises (SMMEs).

Our growth strategy is underpinned by our diverse portfolio and is reflected in our results. This growth strategy has laid a strong foundation for the next phase of the Group’s evolution, which is reflected in our achievements in terms of Vision 2020 Vision. Growth in revenue increased from R735 759 in 2016 to R1 052 196 in 2017. Assets increased from R1 691 219 in 2016 to R2 822 153 in 2017.

mission statement

African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited is a diversified company that empowers people through profits and partnerships.

vision statement

We are a dynamic and innovative company that creates superior stakeholder value.

OUR SHARED VALUES

We are driven by our values:

WHERE WE OPERATE

While AEEI’s primary market remains in South Africa, we continue to expand into the rest of Africa. Outside South Africa we have a market presence in Asia, Europe, the USA, Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Cameroon, Tanzania, Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mauritius, Madagascar and Malawi through our subsidiaries.