15 most valuable publicly listed hotel brands in Africa

Africa’s 15 most valuable listed hotel brands drive tourism, business travel, and investor exposure across the continent.

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Co-op Bank shatters records with $230 million profit under Gideon Muriuki

Co-op Bank posts record $310.98 million profit as income rises, efficiency improves and dividend payout jumps sharply in 2025.

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Nigeria’s Zedvance targets $185 million in business loans by 2026

The target follows strong growth in the firm’s Commercial Solutions unit, which has already disbursed more than N96 billion ($71…

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South Africa’s Novus Holdings sells KwaZulu-Natal property assets in $5.4 million disposal

Novus Holdings sells KwaZulu-Natal assets for $5.4 million, exiting non-core properties to refocus capital on core operations.

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South African-British billionaire Clive Calder loses $170 million in 2026

Clive Calder’s net worth falls $170 million in 2026, driven by weaker asset valuations, though he remains among the world’s…

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South Africa’s SPAR moves to cut jobs amid weak sales and rising costs

Executives say restoring reliability to distribution remains a priority as the company works to rebuild supplier and customer confidence.

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Sirius Real Estate secures $346 million revolving credit facility to boost acquisitions

Sirius Real Estate secures $346 million revolving credit facility, boosting acquisitions and strengthening financial flexibility across Europe.

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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux loses $422 million on Capitec Bank stake

Michiel Le Roux loses $422 million as Capitec shares slide on JSE, cutting stake value amid market volatility.

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Nigerian executive Owen Omogiafo says government’s commitment to energy debt promises gains for Transcorp

Transcorp remains committed to protecting shareholders and sustaining profitability across its power, hospitality, and energy investments.

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Ghanaian businessman bids to take over gold mine from Africa’s biggest miner

This comes as Ghana’s mining sector reforms aim to keep more wealth in the country.

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Supermarket Income REIT expands $583 million facility to refinance debt

Supermarket Income REIT expands £437 million ($583.24 million) loan to refinance debt, boosting liquidity and strengthening its grocery property portfolio.

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South Africa’s Vukile buys $202 million stake in Barcelona mall

The Johannesburg-based real estate investment trust said the purchase will be made through its 99.7 percent-owned Spanish subsidiary Castellana Properties.

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Elsewedy Electric deepens Saudi Arabia push with $3 billion project pipeline

Elsewedy Electric deepens Saudi Arabia push with $3 billion projects as international revenue climbs to 70% of total.

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20 business empires owned by the world’s first Black billionaire, Robert L. Johnson

How Robert L. Johnson built a diversified empire, from BET to hotels, private equity, and African investments, reshaping Black wealth.

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Kenyan court clears Equity Bank to auction Riverside office block over $9.5 million default

Kenyan court clears Equity Bank to auction Nairobi office block over $9.5 million loan default, dismissing Chase Bank’s bid to…

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Nigerian monarch Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, takes home N442 million from MTN

His 2025 compensation rose from R5.07 million, or about N412.1 million (roughly $304,000), the year before.

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Acsion approves $1 million hotel contract variation in related-party deal

Acsion approves $1 million variation orders on a related-party hotel contract, raising total project value to R104.75 million.

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South Africa’s Woolworths to buy $300 million convenience foods supplier, in2food

The deal reflects Woolworths’ focus on strengthening key parts of its premium food value chain.

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Why Africa’s hospitality industry has few listed hotel brands

Africa’s hotel sector is fragmented, with few listed firms as local owners control assets while global brands dominate management.

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MTN CEO Ralph Mupita earns $4.1 million as telecom giant returns to profit

The payout came as MTN reported a sharp financial recovery, swinging from a loss to a profit of R47.43 billion…

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Gabon blocks social media as labor tensions escalate

Gabon has ordered an immediate and open-ended suspension of social media access, raising fresh questions about digital rights and political stability as labor unrest spreads across the country.  The directive, issued late Tuesday by the High Authority for Communication, instructs internet service providers to block major platforms, citing national security concerns and what officials describe as the circulation of false…

Inside Western Cape’s most stylish beaches for luxury travel

Luxury beaches of South Africa’s Western Cape, from Clifton glamour to Hermanus retreats.

UBA, NiDCOM deepen collaboration to boost diaspora investment in Nigeria

UBA and NiDCOM strengthen ties to channel diaspora investment, offering Africans abroad seamless access to Nigeria’s growth opportunities.

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Co-op Bank shatters records with $230 million profit under Gideon Muriuki

Co-op Bank posts record $230 million profit as income rises, efficiency improves and dividend payout jumps sharply in 2025.

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Nigeria’s Zedvance targets $185 million in business loans by 2026

Zedvance targets $185 million in business loans by 2026 to boost Nigerian SMEs and expand credit access.

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