J.S. Held completed the acquisition of Africa Matters.

J.S. Held, a specialized global consulting firm, completed the acquisition of Africa Matters, an Africa-focused strategic advisory firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Africa Matters Limited's Business Intelligence services focused on African markets help clients understand the environment in which they are investing or operating. Our deep understanding results in bespoke intelligence which facilitates market entry, and as appropriate, partner identification, while mitigating risk and supporting reputational integrity," Piers Dawson, Africa Matters Managing Director.