Datatec Logicalis Germany acquisition
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South Africa’s Datatec expands European footprint with Poland acquisition

Datatec expands in Europe as Logicalis Germany acquires NetworkedAssets, strengthening engineering and Poland market entry.

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IFC MSME financing Africa
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IFC targets women-led MSMEs through Simone Tiemtoré’s banking arms in Guinea and Burkina Faso

IFC launches $600,000 advisory project to boost MSME lending and financial inclusion in Guinea and Burkina Faso.

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Zimbabwe pushes land reform to unlock $258 billion economic potential by 2050

Zimbabwe advances land reform to unlock $258 billion economic potential, issuing bankable title deeds to 360,000 farmers.

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Fuel scarcity hits Kenya as Iran war disrupts shipments

The strain stems from frozen domestic pump prices set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), while global oil…

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MCB wins awards for $400 million energy deal
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MCB wins top African finance awards for $400 million Karpowership deal

MCB wins top African finance awards for a $400 million Karpowership deal, boosting its role in energy and infrastructure financing.

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Partech backs littlefish to scale SME banking
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Partech leads about $10 million investment in South Africa’s fintech to scale Africa’s merchant banking

Partech leads $9.5 million investment in littlefish to scale merchant banking infrastructure for SMEs across Africa.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s liabilities exceed $3 billion

The figures reflect a reassessment of his holdings and obligations, including acquisitions, insider transactions, taxes, market performance, and philanthropic commitments.

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Kenyan banker James Mwangi to earn $5.7 million dividend from Equity Group

Mwangi, who has led the group since 2004, when it operated as Equity Building Society, holds a 3.39 percent stake,…

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Nigeria moves to capitalize on oil surge amid global supply tensions

The country plans to increase oil production by about 100,000 barrels per day in the coming months.

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ADvTECH’s Africa expansion lifts operating profit past $120 million in 2025

The education division remained the main driver, with revenue up 13 percent as more students enrolled across both school and…

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Meet Nigerian banker Adeyemi Razack Adeola: Sterling Bank chairman with stake worth nearly $90 million

Nigerian banker Razack Adeola built Sterling Bank influence with a $86.7 million stake, shaping growth and long-term shareholder value.

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Cameroonian tech investor Eunice Ajim seeks $20 million to back Africa’s next fintech winners

The raise follows a string of outcomes that have helped sharpen her case to investors.

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Enko Education $22 million funding
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Cameroonian Cyrille Nkontchou’s Enko Education secures $22 million from Standard Bank for African expansion

Enko Education secures $22 million from Standard Bank to expand across Africa, boosting access to high-quality, global education.

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IFC telecom power Africa
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IFC invests $45 million in clean telecom power to boost Africa connectivity

IFC commits $45 million to IPT PowerTech to expand clean telecom power, boosting connectivity across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

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Nigeria’s fintech unicorn Moniepoint acquires restaurant management platform Orda

Orda will be rebranded as Moniebook for Restaurants and folded into Moniebook, Moniepoint’s business management platform.

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Kenya Airways’ bookings climb, providing temporary relief from $2.4 billion liabilities

The carrier said that bookings have climbed sharply in recent weeks, helped in part by disruptions tied to the ongoing…

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Sandile Zungu: KZN businessman behind South Africa’s $10 billion lottery, sports license

Zungu's career reflects a consistent approach grounded in execution and long-term thinking.

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Nigerian monarch Lamido Sanusi’s MTN earnings reach N1.5 billion over seven years

Recent findings by Shore.Africa show that the Emir of Kano received a total of R22.57 million in board-related compensation from…

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Safwan Thabet Juhayna losses
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Egyptian mogul Safwan Thabet hit by $40.8 million loss from Juhayna stake

Safwan Thabet loses $40.75 million in 46 days as Juhayna shares drop 14.45%, dragging down the value of his majority…

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Africa richest hotel owners
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10 of Africa’s richest hotel owners in 2026

Africa’s richest hotel owners are reshaping luxury hospitality, driving tourism growth and building world-class hotel empires across the continent.

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Tullow Oil, partly owned by Beninese-Gabonese billionaire, secures $1.3B debt reprieve

Tullow Oil, partly owned by Beninese-Gabonese oil billionaire Samuel Dossou-Aworet, secures $1.3 billion debt relief to stabilize operations.

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Plettenberg hotel & spa: South Africa’s oceanfront luxury escape

Where ocean views, fine dining and wellness converge at one of South Africa’s most exclusive coastal hotels.

Datatec Logicalis Germany acquisition
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South Africa’s Datatec expands European footprint with Poland acquisition

Datatec expands in Europe as Logicalis Germany acquires NetworkedAssets, strengthening engineering and Poland market entry.

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Morocco’s Africa Feed & Food secures $91 million to expand agri-food capacity
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Morocco’s AFF secures $91 million to expand food industry

Morocco’s agri-food sector is attracting renewed investor attention, with fresh capital flowing into businesses linked to food security, processing and regional trade. The latest deal highlights how the North African economy is building its position in agro-industry as demand for locally produced and processed food rises across the continent.  This shift is supported by government policy, steady domestic consumption and…

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IFC MSME financing Africa
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IFC targets women-led MSMEs through Simone Tiemtoré’s banking arms in Guinea and Burkina Faso

IFC launches $600,000 advisory project to boost MSME lending and financial inclusion in Guinea and Burkina Faso.

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