Zimbabwe restricts small-scale gold mining to citizens, tightening sector rules

The policy is aimed at separating large industrial mining projects from smaller operations reserved for local participants.

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Nigerian banker and lawyer Sa’adat Mohammed set to earn N450 million dividend in 2025

Nigerian banker and lawyer Sa’adat Mohammed is set to earn over N450 million dividend from Jaiz Bank’s 2025 payout on…

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu sees $1 billion wiped from net worth in 4 days

The decline follows a sharp run-up in the shares of several major Nigerian companies as investors reacted to stronger corporate…

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Orange, Mastercard join forces to accelerate digital payments across seven African markets

Orange, Mastercard partner to expand digital payments across Africa, targeting underserved users with mobile money-linked debit cards.

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South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto set for $27 million dividend from Karooooo

Karooooo plans a $46 million dividend payout, boosting South African billionaire Zak Calisto’s earnings to $26.9 million.

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NNPC accuses Dangote refinery of monopoly claims as refinery private placement draws $2 billion

NNPC argued that Nigeria’s fuel market still relies on a mix of domestic refining and imports, and that sudden restrictions…

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Cape Town-based executive Alan Keet steers Apex Group to $300 billion in South African assets under administration

The growth reflects years of building operational depth in a market where scale, reliability, and client confidence remain central to…

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Johann Rupert’s Richemont profit in 2026 tops $4 billion on booming Cartier jewellery sales

Richemont profit topped $4 billion in 2026 as Cartier jewellery demand lifted annual sales to $26 billion.

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South Africa’s Putprop sells Pretoria asset for $1.8 million in portfolio reshuffle

Putprop sells Pretoria industrial asset for $1.8 million, advancing portfolio reshuffle and reinvestment into higher-yielding properties.

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Nigerian monarch Lamido Sanusi’s MTN board pay may top N500 million in 2026 on stronger earnings

Over the longer term, disclosures show he has received R22.57 million in total compensation from MTN between 2019 and 2025,…

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South African executive Melanie Da Costa named CEO of $1.4 billion healthcare group, Netcare

As Da Costa prepares to take over, the group is expected to continue expanding beyond its acute hospital business while…

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Sky Investments outlines $500 million plan for Egypt’s logistics and ports growth

The largest share of the planned capital, between $300 million and $350 million, will go into logistics and ports.

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NCC probe puts FlySafair under scrutiny as Tshepo Mahloele’s Harith advances deal

The NCC added that FlySafair itself has acknowledged that overbooking forms part of its commercial approach.

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Path to Seplat Energy chairmanship clears as Tony Elumelu joins board as non-executive director

At the AGM, Seplat board Chairman Udoma Udo Udoma welcomed Elumelu’s appointment, describing it as a reflection of confidence in…

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Zimbabwean politician Kudakwashe Tagwirei’s Masimba stake gains $2.7 million on 2026 rally

Tagwirei’s Masimba stake rises $2.7 million as shares surge on Zimbabwe Stock Exchange rally, boosting investor confidence.

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South African businessman Robert Gumede’s Vision Group to secure Tongaat assets ahead of liquidation hearing

Vision Group moves to secure Tongaat assets as liquidation hearing looms, aiming to protect creditor interests and preserve regional operations.

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Lowe’s, led by Black executive Marvin Ellison, opens 2026 with $23 billion in sales as margins narrow

Lowe’s posts $23.1 billion Q1 2026 sales as margins narrow; online growth, Pro demand offset housing market pressure.

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Ugandan entrepreneur Simpson Birungi’s Movit to receive $20 million backing for expansion

IFC is weighing up to $20 million for Uganda’s Movit Products to expand manufacturing into Tanzania and scale operations in…

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Shuka Minerals hits 65.7% zinc grade at Zambia’s Kabwe mine after takeover

Shuka Minerals hits 65.7% zinc at Zambia’s Kabwe mine, boosting resource expansion outlook and strengthening project economics.

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South Africa’s Eskom explores World Bank backing for multibillion-dollar nuclear build

The utility, which operates Africa’s only commercial nuclear plant near Cape Town, is preparing a request for information for as…

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Kendrick Lamar dominates 67th Grammys, expands business empire

Kendrick Lamar cements his legacy with five Grammy wins at the 67th Awards, expanding his influence beyond music into business, investments, and real estate.

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

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth rises to $14 billion as gains in BUA Cement and BUA Foods strengthen his position among Africa’s richest billionaires.

Zimbabwe restricts small-scale gold mining to citizens, tightening sector rules

Zimbabwe restricts small-scale gold mining to citizens in policy shift aimed at boosting local control and retaining mining earnings.

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Nigerian banker and lawyer Sa’adat Mohammed set to earn N450 million dividend in 2025

Nigerian banker and lawyer Sa’adat Mohammed is set to earn over N450 million dividend from Jaiz Bank’s 2025 payout on strong results in 2025.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu sees $1 billion wiped from net worth in 4 days

BUA Cement share decline erases $1 billion from Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth in four days, pulling fortune back from recent highs.

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Orange, Mastercard join forces to accelerate digital payments across seven African markets

Orange, Mastercard partner to expand digital payments across Africa, targeting underserved users with mobile money-linked debit cards.

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Reunert partners CSG on Slovakia electronic fuze project 

Reunert partners CSG to launch Fuchs Electronics Europe in Slovakia, expanding into electronic fuze manufacturing.

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South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto set for $27 million dividend from Karooooo

Karooooo plans a $46 million dividend payout, boosting South African billionaire Zak Calisto’s earnings to $26.9 million.

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