Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal.
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Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal’s final corporate move sets up $2B Airtel Money IPO

The proposed listing would mark a significant step in Airtel Africa’s effort to unlock value from its fintech operations as…

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IFC Norfund financing
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IFC, Norfund back $83.2 million Nigeria energy push to reach 500,000 users

Nearly half a million Nigerian households are set to gain power access as IFC and Norfund commit $83.2 million to…

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DR Congo telecom tower expansion
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IFC plans $59 million telecom tower financing for Eastcastle in DR Congo

IFC considers $59 million for Eastcastle to expand telecom towers in DR Congo, boosting connectivity and digital inclusion.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man
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Aliko Dangote becomes first African, first Black billionaire worth over $30 billion

The latest estimate comes about six months after Bloomberg reported that the Nigerian businessman and industrialist crossed the $30 billion…

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Cygnum Capital’s FEI-OnGrid targets $750 million to expand Africa clean energy investments

FEI-OnGrid targets $750 million fund to scale decentralized renewable energy investments, boosting electricity access across underserved African markets.

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Aerial view of LUX Grand Baie in Mauritius, a flagship property of LUX Island Resorts under IBL Group’s luxury hospitality and tourism expansion strategy.
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LUX Island Resorts posts $191 million revenue, higher profit in 9M 2026

Profit for the period increased to MUR1.21 billion ($25.9 million) from MUR1.06 billion ($22.66 million) in the prior year.

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UBA House Marina in Lagos, the headquarters of United Bank for Africa.
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UBA plans 2026 dividend return as loan recovery efforts gain pace

Alawuba said the decision to pause the final dividend followed a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria requiring lenders…

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ARM Boliden nickel offtake deal
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM signs Boliden nickel deal to restart Nkomati mine

ARM signs nickel offtake deal with Boliden, advancing plans to restart South Africa’s Nkomati mine and secure European supply chain…

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Stanbic IBTC Q1 2026 profit
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Nigeria’s Stanbic IBTC Holdings opens 2026 with $84 million profit

Stanbic IBTC posts $84 million Q1 2026 profit, driven by trading gains, rising fees, and strong non-interest income growth.

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CAP Plc profit growth
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Nigeria’s CAP Plc crosses $1 million Q1 profit mark for the first time, under Folasope Aiyesimoju

Nigeria’s CAP Plc crossed $1M Q1 2026 profit for first time, driven by 38% earnings growth under chairman Folasope Aiyesimoju…

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Axian Telecom advances digital operations across Africa through cloud transformation and telecom expansion in nine markets.
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Axian Telecom taps $500 billion U.S. software giant, Oracle, to modernize African operations

Oracle, which has expanded its position in AI-driven enterprise software and cloud services, will provide the digital backbone Axian Telecom…

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Sa’adat Mohammed investment loss
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Nigerian lawyer Sa’adat Mohammed’s Jaiz Bank stake slips below $30 million amid delays in audited report

Sa’adat Mohammed’s Jaiz Bank stake drops below $30 million as share slump and delayed 2025 results weigh on investor confidence.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth hits $14 billion

Rabiu, who founded BUA Group, holds major stakes in two of Nigeria’s largest listed manufacturers: BUA Cement and BUA Foods.

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Transcorp Power posts $22 million Q1 profit, assets top $450 million

The company’s unaudited results for the period ended March 31 show total assets rising above $450 million, underlining balance-sheet growth.

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Johann Rupert, chairman of Richemont and Remgro Limited.
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South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, loses $900 million as Richemont shares fall

The drop has pushed him out of the world’s top 150 richest individuals, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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Ninety One MTN stake increase
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Ninety One joins top investors in MTN Group with more than $1 billion stake

Ninety One lifts MTN stake above $1 billion, joining top shareholders as investor confidence in Africa’s telecom giant strengthens.

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Narok County
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Tourism dispute emerges in Kenya’s Narok County as MGM Muthu flags access concerns

MGM Muthu flags restricted resort access in Kenya’s Narok County, citing a land dispute that disrupted operations and affected international…

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One of UBA's branches, representing the bank’s retail banking network across its pan-African operations.
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UBA posts $591 million gross earnings in Q1 2026 as recovery gains pace

The bank’s gross earnings for the three months ended March 2026 climbed to N801.46 billion ($591.1 million), up from N764.31…

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Johannesburg-born banking executive, Kenny Fihla, the Group CEO of Absa Group.
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Kenny Fihla: Johannesburg-born banker leading $125 billion pan-African banking giant, Absa Group

Kenny Fihla’s leadership sits at the intersection of decades of public sector experience, investment banking execution, and regional financial oversight.

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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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World’s top cobalt producer, Congo, unveils $100 million US-backed guard for mine security

The program, announced by the country’s mines inspectorate, is being financed through a $100 million arrangement supported by the U.S.…

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Inside Kempinski Nile Hotel
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Inside Kempinski Nile Hotel: Cairo’s haven of quiet luxury

Kempinski Nile Hotel blends European elegance with Cairo’s riverside calm, offering refined luxury steps from the city’s cultural heart.

Top 10 fastest-growing economies in Africa
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Top 10 fastest-growing economies in Africa

Africa leads global growth in 2024 with nations driving expansion through infrastructure, reforms, and rising private consumption.

Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal.
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Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal’s final corporate move sets up $2B Airtel Money IPO

Airtel Africa, led by Sunil Bharti Mittal, plans Airtel Money IPO that could raise up to $2 billion amid a 2026 leadership transition.

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IFC Norfund financing
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IFC, Norfund back $83.2 million Nigeria energy push to reach 500,000 users

Nearly half a million Nigerian households are set to gain power access as IFC and Norfund commit $83.2 million to expand off-grid solar energy systems nationwide.

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DR Congo telecom tower expansion
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IFC plans $59 million telecom tower financing for Eastcastle in DR Congo

IFC considers $59 million for Eastcastle to expand telecom towers in DR Congo, boosting connectivity and digital inclusion.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man
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Aliko Dangote becomes first African, first Black billionaire worth over $30 billion

Aliko Dangote becomes first African and first Black billionaire worth over 30 billion dollars, with net worth rising to $30.3 billion according to Forbes.

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Cygnum Capital’s FEI-OnGrid targets $750 million to expand Africa clean energy investments

FEI-OnGrid targets $750 million fund to scale decentralized renewable energy investments, boosting electricity access across underserved African markets.

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Refinery
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Uganda eyes fresh oil licensing round to boost energy investment

Uganda prepares a new oil licensing round in 2026, opening fresh blocks to investors as it targets production growth and reserves expansion.

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