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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Novus print asset sale
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Novus Holdings cuts print business sale to $5.2 million after due diligence review

Novus trims print asset sale to $5.2 million after due diligence, extending deadline as it refines portfolio and capital strategy.

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The Capital Boardwalk aparthotel by Capital Hotels in Gqeberha.
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Capital Hotels opens $17 million Boardwalk aparthotel in Gqeberha

The R270 million property includes 145 rooms and is located in the Boardwalk precinct in the city’s hospitality area within…

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Mpumi Madisa, Chief Executive Officer of Bidvest Group.
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Mpumi Madisa: Gauteng-born executive behind $4.9 billion South African giant, Bidvest Group

Under her leadership, Bidvest has maintained its position as a leading business-to-business services, trading, and distribution group.

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Kenya scrambles for World Bank rescue as Iran war shakes economy

Kenya, which depends heavily on imported petroleum, has been among the economies most exposed to recent swings in global oil…

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Spear REIT Watergate
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Spear REIT acquires Watergate Centre in Cape Town for $27 million

Spear REIT to acquire Cape Town’s Watergate Centre for $27 million, boosting Western Cape retail assets and stable rental income.

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Prosus Delivery Hero stake sale
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South Africa’s Prosus sells $319 million Delivery Hero stake to Uber

Prosus sells $318 million Delivery Hero stake to Uber, meeting EU conditions while unlocking value from its global food delivery…

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South African billionaire Tshepo Mahloele offloads Capitec shares worth over $840 million

South African billionaire Tshepo Mahloele has reduced his indirect Capitec stake, offloading shares worth about $840m, JSE filing shows disclosed

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Sameer Africa profit 2025
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Merali family’s Sameer Africa posts $2.1 million profit in 2025

Merali family-owned Sameer Africa posted $2.1 million profit in 2025, driven by revenue growth, efficiency gains and stronger operations outlook.

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Wema Bank insider loan
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Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank nears $120 million

Kessington Adebutu’s Wema Bank stake nears $120 million as shares surge 26% in 2026, lifting market value by $25 million.

Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Man: Adenuga’s telecom behemoth Glo marks 22nd anniversary
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Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Man: Adenuga’s telecom behemoth Glo marks 22nd anniversary

Globacom, founded by Mike Adenuga, redefined Nigeria’s telecom sector with per-second billing, Glo-1 cable, and digital inclusion.

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

Congo projected to overtake Ethiopia as sub-Saharan Africa’s fifth-largest economy, driven by mining, currency gains and IMF projections.

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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 could receive up to $5 million in Prosus and Naspers shares by 2029 under a long-term performance-linked incentive plan.

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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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Talaat Moustafa
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Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group to develop $27 billion mega city near Cairo

TMG launches $27 billion Spine city near Cairo, reshaping Egypt’s real estate market with jobs, growth, and smart urban design.

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