How a low-profile Nigerian brewer is quietly building a cross-border African beverage empire

Champion Breweries acquires Bullet portfolio for $29.4 million, expanding into 14 African markets and high-growth Ready-to-drink categories.

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Morocco’s Fondation Arrawaj gets $15 million IFC microloan

IFC proposes $15 million loan to Morocco’s Arrawaj, boosting microenterprise lending and financial inclusion for MSMEs and women-owned businesses.

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Egypt’s B Investments moves to acquire controlling stake in Brown Nose Coffee

B Investments plans phased deal to secure majority stake in Brown Nose Coffee, deepening exposure to Egypt’s fast-growing consumer sector.

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20 stellar restaurants across Africa

Africa’s top fine-dining restaurants blend heritage, luxury and innovation, redefining global perceptions of the continent’s cuisine.

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Top 10 African-owned hotels

African-owned hotels redefine African luxury, blending heritage, exclusivity and tourism-driven economic growth.

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Dangote Cement signs $1 billion expansion deal to boost African production

Dangote Cement signs $1 billion deal to expand production across seven African countries, boosting capacity to 80M tonnes by 2030.

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Shoprite, Choppies exits foreshadow turmoil as OK Zimbabwe enters corporate rescue

OK Zimbabwe enters corporate rescue after mounting liquidity strain, echoing Choppies and Shoprite exits.

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Brait raises $63 million from Premier Group share sale, trims stake to 24.3%

Brait raises $63 million selling Premier shares, cuts stake to 24.3%, boosting liquidity and portfolio flexibility.

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Del Monte Kenya adds $4 million solar-powered IQF line to boost exports

Del Monte Kenya launches $4 million IQF line, boosting frozen fruit exports, smallholder sourcing and solar-powered processing.

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Seplat Energy posts $2.73 billion revenue in 2025 on output boost

Seplat Energy reports $2.73 billion revenue in 2025 as offshore and onshore output drive a 144% jump.

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Africa’s 20 richest heirs leading billion-dollar empires

Africa’s richest heirs are reshaping billion-dollar empires, driving governance, expansion, and next-generation leadership across industries.

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Africa could add $17 billion, 3.3 million jobs by doubling seafood production

Doubling Africa’s seafood production could add $17 billion to GDP and create 3.3 million jobs, boosting the continent’s food sector.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement profit nearly quintuples to $260 million

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu's posts $260 million profit, up 379%, driven by strong sales and lower foreign exchange losses.

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Malawi’s 20 richest investors and their investments

Malawi’s 15 richest investors shape banking, agriculture, telecoms and infrastructure across one of Africa’s resilient frontier markets.

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Nassef Sawiris crosses $10 billion as Orascom stake climbs to $475 million

Nassef Sawiris’ Orascom stake climbs to $475 million after Abu Dhabi shift, lifting his net worth above $10 billion.

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Over 400 Nestlé employees in South Africa face layoffs

Nestlé starts layoffs in South Africa, part of a global restructuring affecting 16,000 jobs to boost performance and efficiency.

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Vukile, led by South African REIT specialists, acquires Islazul Shopping Centre in Madrid

Vukile acquires Madrid’s Islazul Shopping Centre for €202 million ($238.4 million), expanding Castellana’s Iberian retail footprint.

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Karl Toriola-led MTN Nigeria posts $3.8 billion in revenue, returns to profitability

MTN Nigeria posts $3.8 billion revenue in 2025, reversing losses as data, fintech and FX stability drive profit rebound.

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Egypt’s Parkville Pharmaceuticals gets investment from Proparco, Adenia and DEG

Proparco, Adenia and DEG acquire majority stake in Egypt’s Parkville to boost local cosmeceutical manufacturing and regional expansion.

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Stripe explores PayPal’s $43 billion takeover after $159 billion valuation

Stripe explores PayPal acquisition after $159 billion valuation, signaling fintech consolidation and digital payments expansion.

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How a low-profile Nigerian brewer is quietly building a cross-border African beverage empire

Champion Breweries acquires Bullet portfolio for $29.4 million, expanding into 14 African…

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Morocco’s Fondation Arrawaj gets $15 million IFC microloan

IFC proposes $15 million loan to Morocco’s Arrawaj, boosting microenterprise lending and…

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Egypt’s B Investments moves to acquire controlling stake in Brown Nose Coffee

B Investments plans phased deal to secure majority stake in Brown Nose…

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