Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, one of Africa's richest individuals.
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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth hits $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold

Through La Mancha, he holds key positions in Endeavour Mining and Evolution Mining.

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James Mwangi Equity Group stake
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Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi’s stake in Equity Group tops $70 million

James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake tops $70 million as shares rally, boosting wealth and reinforcing investor confidence in the lender.

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Metair $198 million debt refinance
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South Africa’s Metair secures $198 million debt refinance, extends maturity to 5 years

Metair refinances $198 million debt, extending maturity to five years to ease pressure and support capital spending ahead of FY2026…

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Access Bank headquarters in Lagos, corporate headquarters of Access Holdings Plc.
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Nigeria’s Access Holdings skips 2025 dividend as $380 million impairment hits income

Profits improved, but rising impairment costs and weaker comprehensive income left capital preservation ahead of dividend payments this year.

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Nedbank NCBA acquisition Kenya
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South Africa’s Nedbank secures 77% backing for $856 million NCBA acquisition in Kenya

Nedbank secures 77% backing for its $856 million NCBA stake acquisition, advancing a cross-border deal to expand into Kenya’s fast-growing…

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Amadou Diallo, Senegalese executive and CEO of Aramex.
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Senegalese executive Amadou Diallo named CEO of logistics giant Aramex

His appointment, which took effect on May 1, 2026, places him at the helm of a business that generated $1.73…

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Egypt increases gas prices for industries as energy costs fluctuate

Officials framed the decision as part of ongoing adjustments meant to manage rising import costs without disrupting basic consumer supply.

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Marvin Ellison Lowe’s compensation
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Marvin Ellison earns $22 million as Lowe’s CEO, cementing position among top Black executives

Marvin Ellison earns $21.6 million in 2025 as Lowe’s posts strong revenue growth, reflecting performance-linked executive compensation.

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Spear REIT investment
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PIC joins top investors in Spear REIT, acquires $22 million stake

PIC has acquired a $22 million stake in Spear REIT, securing 6.557% holding and ranking among top five shareholders in…

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FDH Bank profit growth
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Malawi’s FDH Bank posts $85 million profit amid Mozambique expansion

FDH Bank profit nearly doubles to $85 million in 2025, driven by strong lending growth, rising interest income and regional…

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Salungano $182 million revenue coal output
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South Africa’s Salungano reports $182 million revenue on stronger coal output

Salungano reports $182 million revenue as coal output and sales surge, boosting profit and strengthening balance sheet.

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Rocking the Daisies 2026 lineup
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Jorja Smith to headline Rocking the Daisies 2026 festival in Cape Town

Jorja Smith will headline Rocking the Daisies 2026 in Cape Town, marking her first South Africa show as organizers unveil…

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Lanzerac Estate forfeiture dispute
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Lanzerac Estate sues Apex Bank over $13 million forfeiture tied to Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste

Lanzerac Estate contests SARB’s $13 million forfeiture tied to Jooste-era transactions, raising constitutional questions in Gauteng High Court case

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Stephen Saad Aspen stake
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South African billionaire Stephen Saad’s Aspen stake nears $500 million after turbulent year

Stephen Saad’s Aspen stake rises $87 million to nearly $500 million as shares rebound after regulatory setbacks and losses.

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After $555 million profit, Equity targets Angola, Zambia, Mozambique acquisitions

The group is considering acquisitions in Southern Africa, with Angola, Zambia, and Mozambique central to its next move.

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Michael Ade-Ojo Custodian stake
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Nigerian auto magnate Michael Ade-Ojo’s stake in Custodian Investment tops $70 million

Michael Ade-Ojo’s stake in Custodian Investment surpasses $70 million as dividend strength fuels rising investor demand on Nigeria’s stock market.

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MTN Group logo, representing the pan-African telecom operator.
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MTN Nigeria’s Q1 2026 profit nearly triples to $258 million on data demand surge

The performance reflects higher revenue, tighter cost control, and steady investment in its network.

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Luvuyo Masinda earnings jump
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South African executive Luvuyo Masinda sees earnings jump 251% to nearly $3 million in 2025

Standard Bank executive Luvuyo Masinda’s earnings jumped 251% to $2.66 million in 2025 after his promotion to lead corporate banking.

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Choppies retail expansion strategy Africa
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How Choppies’ founder Ramachandran Ottapathu built a regional retail empire across Southern Africa

Retail entrepreneurs can learn scaling discipline from Choppies founder Ramachandran Ottapathu’s mass-market, supply-driven strategy.

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TPS Eastern Africa
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Parent of Serena Hotels sees profit decline to $6.1 million as FX gains fade in Kenya

TPS Eastern Africa profit falls 40% to $6.1 million as FX gains fade, while revenue remains stable amid tourism resilience…

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Ghana, UAE sign $1bn deal to build tech hub
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Ghana, UAE ink $1 billion deal for Africa’s largest tech hub

This strategic initiative aims to position Ghana as a leading AI and emerging technology center in Africa, accelerating digital transformation and economic growth.

Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Top 10 Countries with The Biggest Economies in Africa

At a Glance When the conversation turns to the top economies in Africa—or the world—the focus often falls on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a measure that captures the sum of a nation's consumption, investment, and net exports. GDP figures offer a snapshot of economic size, and on this scale, nations like Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco, and Ethiopia lead…

Cloud9 buys M-Tickets as East Africa’s fintech entertainment market grows
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Cloud9 acquires M-Tickets, targeting Africa’s fast-growing events economy

Cloud9, a fintech startup aimed at providing digital banking, payments and savings for young Africans, has acquired digital ticketing platform M-Tickets. The move signals a further consolidation in a sector that has expanded quickly as Kenya’s growing middle class looks for easier ways to access live entertainment. In cities such as Nairobi, more consumers now buy tickets on mobile phones,…

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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, one of Africa's richest individuals.
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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth hits $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris boosts wealth to $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold, strengthening his mining portfolio.

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James Mwangi Equity Group stake
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Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi’s stake in Equity Group tops $70 million

James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake tops $70 million as shares rally, boosting wealth and reinforcing investor confidence in the lender.

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Delta Capital, EGRI deal signing event
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Egypt’s real estate push gets $500 million boost from Gulf investors

Egypt’s property sector gains a $500 million boost as Delta Capital and UAE investors launch mixed-use projects.

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Metair $198 million debt refinance
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South Africa’s Metair secures $198 million debt refinance, extends maturity to 5 years

Metair refinances $198 million debt, extending maturity to five years to ease pressure and support capital spending ahead of FY2026 shift.

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Access Bank headquarters in Lagos, corporate headquarters of Access Holdings Plc.
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Nigeria’s Access Holdings skips 2025 dividend as $380 million impairment hits income

Access Holdings will skip its 2025 final dividend after $380 million impairment charges weighed on earnings despite profit growth and asset expansion.

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