{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c041a43beb1d1463e5fd76/6ae7536eace2d1bf65867942?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Capital Allocation And The Business Of African Rail – Arnaud Valentin","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c041a43beb1d1463e5fd76/1793544396701-958d01d1-944c-4fe6-98ec-d9b1484f2ae3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does it take to run a rail logistics business in Southern Africa? And where do the most compelling investment opportunities lie? In this episode, Arnaud Valentin, Chief Financial Officer of African Rail Company (ARC), makes the case for investing in African rail. He argues that optimising existing infrastructure can deliver greater returns than building new lines. He also explains ARC’s approach to capital allocation, why partnerships with state railway operators are central to its business model, and what investors often misunderstand about African rail logistics. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about Arnaud Valentin | African Rail Company </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaudvalentin1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arnaud Valentin</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.africanrailco.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">African Rail Company</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about Chipo Muwowo | Allocator Media Podcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipomuwowo/?isSelfProfile=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chipo Muwowo</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://allocator.media/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Allocator Media</a></p>","author_name":"Chipo Muwowo"}