How Standard Bank Group dominates key African markets under CEO Sim Tshabalala

Standard Bank Group expands across Africa under CEO Sim Tshabalala, using scale, governance and strategy to reinforce market dominance.

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Geregu Power sheds $556 million on NGX in 2026

AfDB approves $114 million loan for Morocco’s first EV battery gigafactory, boosting electric mobility and green manufacturing ambitions.

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Ghana’s richest investor Daniel Ofori hit by $24 million loss on Soc. Gen. Ghana stake in 143 days

Ghana’s top investor Daniel Ofori loses $24 million on Societe Generale Ghana stake amid cedi depreciation and share price volatility.

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South African-born executive Stanley Bergman exits Henry Schein after 45 years with $53 million stake

Stanley Bergman exits Henry Schein after 45 years, stepping down in 2025 with a $53 million stake after transforming the…

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World’s richest Black person Aliko Dangote eyes $100 billion empire on oil, fertilizer

At present, the Dangote Group generates roughly $20 billion in annual revenue.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement posts $238 million half-year profit

The stronger bottom line was supported by steady growth in revenue across the business.

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Apex Education Group transforms former Louisenhof Cellar into campus, plans 10 schools

Apex Education converts Stellenbosch wine cellar into affordable school, targeting 10,000 student capacity nationwide.

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10 chairpersons driving MTN Group growth across Africa

MTN Group’s growth across Africa is driven by local chairpersons shaping regulation, capital strategy and trust in 16 markets.

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Marriott to add nine Egypt hotels with more than 1,800 rooms under new deal

The agreement, signed at the government headquarters in New Alamein City, covers projects in key coastal spots and urban hubs.

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Dr. Awele Elumelu leads Transcorp Hotels to N10.5 billion first-half profit

The results highlight the company's ability to protect earnings in a more demanding business environment.

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Hani Berzi’s Edita Foods stake drops by $100 million in 165 days

Hani Berzi loses nearly $100 million as Edita Foods shares slide on Egypt Exchange, pressured by pound devaluation.

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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe sees net worth dip under $3.5 billion after bold $1 billion mining gamble

The drop reflects the weaker market value of his 43.66 percent stake in ARM, equivalent to 91,133,393 shares.

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Zimbabwe eyes lithium battery manufacturing as processing push gains ground

The plan marks the next stage of Zimbabwe's effort to earn more from one of its most valuable mineral resources.

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Zimbabwean fuel importer Witeva closes $5.3 million deal via Afreximbank platform

Zimbabwe’s Witeva Trading completes $5.3 million fuel deal via Afreximbank platform, highlighting digital trade ecosystem growth in Africa.

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Transcorp, led by Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu, grows assets to $797 million

Total assets increased to N1.09 trillion ($797 million), up from N1 trillion ($730.6 million) at the end of 2025.

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Femi Otedola buys $57 million more First HoldCo shares, stake nears $900 million

The latest purchase further increases his holding in the lender, extending his lead as its largest shareholder as the bank…

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Kumba signs 20-year solar power deal to cut costs, emissions at Sishen mine

Kumba signs 20-year solar deal to cut power costs and emissions at Sishen, boosting renewables to about 45% of energy…

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Patrice Motsepe’s ARM approves $926 million Bokoni platinum project, restarts Nkomati nickel mine

ARM, African Rainbow Minerals, approves $926 million Bokoni platinum project and restarts Nkomati nickel mine to boost output and strengthen…

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Glencore plans 30,000-ton lead withdrawal from LME warehouses as inventories hit record highs

Glencore plans to withdraw 30,000 tons of lead from LME warehouses as inventories surge and trading dynamics shift globally.

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Egypt’s 10 most valuable firms in 2026

Egypt’s top firms gained as market value hit $77 billion, driven by banking strength, industrial growth, and rising investor confidence.

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Nigerian billionaires Elumelu, Rabiu meet Macron to strengthen Africa-France ties

Elumelu and Rabiu meet Macron at Élysée Palace to strengthen investment and trade ties between France and Africa.

TUI Hotels & Resorts rolls out new global growth strategy

TUI Group is accelerating hotel growth across Asia and Africa with new management agreements.

South African billionaire Ivan Saltzman exits Dis-Chem board after 48 years 

Dis-Chem founder Ivan Saltzman leaves the board after 48 years as South Africa's pharmacy retailer enters a new chapter.

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Burkina Faso ends four-year ban on cereal flour exports, boosting Africa trade

Burkina Faso ends a four-year cereal flour export ban, opening new trade opportunities for processors as production reaches record levels.

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Africa’s first fully electric mine takes shape as Vulcan invests $160 million

Vulcan invests $160 million to build Africa's first fully electric mine in Mozambique, cutting diesel use and boosting cleaner mining.

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How Standard Bank Group dominates key African markets under CEO Sim Tshabalala

Standard Bank Group expands across Africa under CEO Sim Tshabalala, using scale, governance and strategy to reinforce market dominance.

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Perseus Mining steps up construction at Tanzania gold project

Nyanzaga Gold Project construction accelerates in Tanzania as Perseus Mining targets first gold in January 2027.

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EU completes $5.6 billion Egypt funding program with new $1.7 billion payment

EU funding for Egypt rises to $5.6 billion as a new $1.7 billion payment backs economic reforms, stability and IMF-linked measures.

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