Tazi family Sothema stake
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Meet one of Morocco’s richest, Tazi family, with more than $650 million worth of shares

Tazi family’s $653 million Sothema stake cements control, reinforcing influence on Morocco’s pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape.

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Andrada Mining $11m raise
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Andrada Mining raises $11 million to accelerate critical minerals expansion in Namibia

Andrada Mining secured $11 million in private placement to expand tin and critical minerals production in Namibia, strengthening its balance…

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Patrice Motsepe’s Mamelodi Sundowns reach CAF Champions League final after defeating Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns, owned by Patrice Motsepe, reach CAF Champions League final after 1–0 win over Espérance, sealing 2–0 aggregate victory…

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OCI Global 2025 revenue
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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris’ OCI posts $1.6 billion revenue in 2025

OCI posts $1.61 billion 2025 revenue, up 24% year over year, driven by strong nitrogen demand and ongoing portfolio restructuring.

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FDH Bank dividend 2025
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Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank pays $6.7 million dividend in 2025

FDH Bank declares $6.7 million dividend for 2025 despite lower payout, backed by strong profit growth and rising income streams.

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Hassan Allam MetiPro acquisition
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Why Egypt’s Hassan Allam is betting on Africa’s most valuable resource with acquisition of MetiPro

Hassan Allam Holding has acquired MetiPro, the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) arm of Metito Group, in a strategic move…

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Kenya plans $500 million debut green bond as Iran war shakes economy

Officials said the bond will tap climate financing and ease pressure on public finances as global conditions become less predictable.

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Nompumelelo Zikalala, CEO of Kumba Iron Ore, leading the South African mining company.
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Durban-born mining executive Nompumelelo Zikalala’s pay hits $2.1 million in 2025

The increase reflected higher bonuses, stronger long-term incentive payouts, and a rise in guaranteed pay.

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Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a mineral-rich region contributing to the country’s mining-driven economic expansion.
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Congo set to overtake Ethiopia as sub-Saharan Africa’s fifth-largest economy

The IMF estimates Congo’s gross domestic product will reach $123 billion in 2026, edging past Ethiopia’s $122 billion.

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Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, first Black chief executive of Naspers, South Africa.
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South African executive Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa eyes $5 million moonshot award

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa’s award aligns her payout with value creation across the Naspers and Prosus portfolio.

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DP World Africa logistics expansion
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Mohammed Akoojee: The executive driving DP World’s Africa logistics expansion

Mohammed Akoojee leads DP World’s Africa expansion, integrating ports, freight and supply chains into a unified logistics network.

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Fidson dividend 2025
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Fidson, led by Fidelis Ayebae, to pay $2.7 million dividend after profit surge

Fidson declares $2.7 million dividend after profit surged 125% in 2025, driven by strong demand for ethical drugs.

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Namibia cancer care
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Salt Capital, Proparco acquire Namibia’s NOC to expand cancer care access

Salt Capital, Proparco acquire Namibia’s oncology leader NOC, boosting private investment and expanding access to specialized cancer care.

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Alain Nkontchou dividend
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Cameroonian banker Alain Nkontchou to pocket $9.6 million as Ecobank resumes dividends

Alain Nkontchou to earn $9.6 million as Ecobank resumes dividends, backed by strong 2025 profit and revenue growth.

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Sameer Africa land sale Kenya
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Merali family’s Sameer Africa moves to close $7.1 million land sale to settle legacy gaps

Sameer Africa advances $7.1 million land sale to unlock value, strengthen balance sheet, and revive dividends.

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Standard Bank executive pay 2025
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Standard Bank Group pays top 7 executives $30.5 million as earnings surge in 2025

Standard Bank paid top seven executives $30.5 million in 2025 as profits rose, balance sheet expanded, and performance-linked pay climbed.

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Ecobank 2025 financial results
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Ecobank to pay $40 million dividend months after South Africa’s Nedbank exits $100 million stake

Ecobank Transnational proposes a $40 million dividend for 2025 after Nedbank exited its $100 million stake, signaling stronger earnings recovery.

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Atedo Peterside Stanbic IBTC dividend
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Nigerian tycoon Atedo Peterside to receive N980 million Stanbic IBTC Bank dividend

Atedo Peterside to receive N980 million dividend from Stanbic IBTC as lender posts strong 2025 earnings, boosting investor confidence.

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Stanbic IBTC 2025 profit
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Nigeria’s Stanbic IBTC posts $283 million profit in 2025

Stanbic IBTC posts $283 million profit in 2025, driven by higher interest rates, FX gains, and strong income growth.

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Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to pocket $490 million from Dangote Cement

The payout forms the bulk of the N759.3 billion ($564.3 million) total dividend declared by the company’s board, including a…

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Digital platforms have become one of the most powerful marketing tools available.
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Namibia’s creators drive global visibility and economic growth

At a Glance Namibia is beginning to carve out a stronger place in Africa’s fast-growing digital creator economy, with filmmakers, comedians, influencers and visual storytellers pushing the country’s image far beyond its borders. What was once a fringe space is now shaping how Namibia is viewed by potential tourists, investors and global audiences.  From sweeping desert scenes and wildlife clips…

Centum share buyback Kenya
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Kenyan investment firm Centum completes share buyback, acquires 10.8 million shares

Centum completes share buyback, acquiring 10.8 million shares to strengthen capital structure and boost long-term shareholder value.

Tazi family Sothema stake
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Meet one of Morocco’s richest, Tazi family, with more than $650 million worth of shares

Tazi family’s $653 million Sothema stake cements control, reinforcing influence on Morocco’s pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape.

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INNNSCOR CEO, Julian Schonken
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Meet Julian Schonken: CEO of Zimbabwe’s $900 million food giant, Innscor Africa

Julian Schonken leads Innscor Africa, expanding Zimbabwe’s $900 million food group through investment, production growth and steady market demand.

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Spear REIT Limited CEO, Quintin Rossi
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South Africa’s Spear REIT seals $27 million Watergate Centre retail deal

Spear REIT expands its Cape Town retail footprint with a $27 million Watergate Centre deal targeting steady income growth.

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South Africa power dispute deepens as Eskom faces pressure over grid control shift
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Eskom urged to shift grid control to NTCSA amid South Africa power strain

South Africa’s power sector is under fresh strain as tensions rise between Eskom and independent power producers, sharpening concerns about grid access, energy security and the pace of renewable energy investment.  A recent court ruling has brought the issue into sharper focus, raising questions about how scarce grid capacity is shared in one of Africa’s tightest electricity markets. Demand for…

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Andrada Mining $11m raise
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Andrada Mining raises $11 million to accelerate critical minerals expansion in Namibia

Andrada Mining secured $11 million in private placement to expand tin and critical minerals production in Namibia, strengthening its balance sheet.

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Algeria kicks off oil, gas licensing round to expand Africa supply

Algeria opens 2026 licensing round with seven blocks, targeting higher output, fresh capital and stronger energy ties with Europe.

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