Mubasher: Sustainable Capital Africa Alpha Fund has raised its stake in Orascom Construction PLC, listed on Nasdaq Dubai and the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), to 9.76%.

On 6 May, the fund purchased 387,172 shares at a price of EGP 69.08 per share to own 9.76% of total outstanding shares in the company, according to the company's disclosure to EGX on Wednesday. 

The Sustainable Capital Africa Alpha Fund increased its ownership in the company from 8.61% to 9.43% on 5 May.

It is noteworthy to mention that in March, the Fund increased its ownership in Orascom Construction to 8.61% after buying 12,015 shares at a price of EGP 55 per share.