Mahlako Financial Services is proud to announce that our investment in Anthem has been awarded Private Equity Deal of the Year at the ANSARADA DealMakers SA Annual Gala Awards.

The award recognises one of the most significant private equity transactions in South Africa’s energy sector, reflecting both the scale of the transaction and the complexity of execution required to bring multiple assets together under a single platform and management structure.

The investment formed a scaled independent power producer platform with 2.7 GW of wind, solar PV and hydro capacity in production, under construction, or near financial close, representing a meaningful share of South Africa’s independent power producer market. The transaction required disciplined coordination across stakeholders, technical advisors, financiers and regulatory processes, underscoring the depth of capability and sustained tenacity required to deliver the outcome.

At Mahlako Financial Services, the deal reflects a clear investment philosophy, backing institutional-quality infrastructure platforms that support long-term economic growth while delivering resilient value for investors. The successful execution of the Anthem investment demonstrates the firm’s ability to navigate complex transactions and unlock opportunities within South Africa’s evolving energy landscape.

This award affirms Mahlako Financial Services’ growing role in South Africa’s private markets and infrastructure investment ecosystem. More importantly, it recognises a transaction delivered with conviction, precision and endurance, qualities that continue to define the firm’s approach to investing in critical infrastructure.