Nigerian industrialist Razaq Okoya
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Nigerian industrialist Razaq Okoya’s Eleganza moves to restart factory after shutdown

The reopening will restore operations at a facility that previously manufactured some of the company’s best-known products.

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Mauritian telecom Emtel
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Mauritian telecom Emtel nine-month profit hits $10.4 million on data demand

The Port Louis-based telecom operator saw gross revenue climb 8.8 percent to MUR3.23 billion ($68.84 million) through September.

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Mauritian conglomerate Medine
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Mauritian conglomerate Medine tops $4 million Q1 profit as sugar, safaris surge

The performance marked a noticeable shift from property speculation toward productive operations across the island nation's western coastal region.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and Dangote group President
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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote halts $1B London listing of Dangote Cement

Dangote Industries Limited, which holds an 86.65 percent stake in the building-materials giant, confirmed the abrupt reversal.

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Sylvia Inkoom
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First National Bank Ghana CEO Sylvia Inkoom joins Ghana Fixed Income Market Committee

First National Bank Ghana CEO Sylvia Inkoom joins the Ghana Stock Exchange’s fixed-income committee, bringing over 20 years of banking…

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QatarEnergy
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QatarEnergy expands Namibia oil interests with new 25% stake deal

QatarEnergy is expanding its Namibia oil interests with a 25% stake in PEL82, bringing its offshore exploration portfolio to four…

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South African businessman Sachin Ahuja
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South African court orders Sachin Ahuja’s property firm to demolish illegal showers

A South African high court in Johannesburg has ordered Sachin Ahuja’s Alfeco Property Investments to demolish illegal showers at its…

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Nigerian billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu
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Billionaire Tony Elumelu challenges African companies to give women more leadership roles

Addressing thousands of executives, the Heirs Holdings chairman, framed women’s participation as a balance-sheet necessity rather than an ethical courtesy.

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Andreas von Paleske
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Andreas von Paleske powers Kenya’s Naivas to $26 million profit milestone

Revenue from customer contracts gained 11.1 percent to hit MUR44.74 billion ($953.59 million).

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Equity Group
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Equity Group raises spending on women-owned businesses by 303% to $70 million

Equity Group increased spending on women-owned businesses by 303% to $28.63 million in 2025, expanding support for entrepreneurs and local…

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Egypt Solar Power Plant
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Egypt advances Africa’s renewable energy push with Djibouti solar plant

Egypt expands Africa’s clean energy footprint with a new off-grid solar plant powering rural communities in Djibouti.

Moroccan King Mohammed VI
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As France retreats, Moroccan king’s bank claims ground in Ghana

Morocco’s royal-backed Attijariwafa Bank snaps up Société Générale’s majority stake in Ghana, marking a bold power shift into Anglophone West Africa.

Nigerian industrialist Razaq Okoya
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Nigerian industrialist Razaq Okoya’s Eleganza moves to restart factory after shutdown

Razaq Okoya’s Eleganza is preparing to reopen its Alaba-Suru factory in Lagos, resuming production of household goods as the manufacturer seeks to expand capacity.

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Mauritian telecom Emtel
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Mauritian telecom Emtel nine-month profit hits $10.4 million on data demand

Emtel’s nine-month profit surged to $10.4 million as data demand rose and network outlays fell, supporting a steady dividend payout.

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Vodacom Group
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Vodacom seeks partners for AI data center expansion in Africa    

Vodacom seeks partners to expand AI data centers across Africa as demand for computing power and cloud services grows.

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Manhattan fashion house Tory Burch
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Swiss chocolatier Lindt opens new store in South Africa as African retail expands

Swiss confectioner Lindt expands its direct-to-consumer footprint across South Africa with a new retail boutique at Gqeberha’s Boardwalk Mall.

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Manhattan fashion house Tory Burch
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US luxury brand Tory Burch opens first South African store

Tory Burch opens its first South African boutique at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, expanding its global luxury footprint into sub-Saharan Africa.

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Valterra Platinum
BusinessLuxury

Valterra Platinum builds South Africa’s skills for global jewellery market

South Africa's PlatAfrica competition showcases emerging jewellery designers and strengthens local platinum craftsmanship for global markets.

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Nigerian billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu
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Billionaire Tony Elumelu challenges African companies to give women more leadership roles

Tony Elumelu urges African companies to appoint more women to leadership roles, citing their impact on business growth and investment returns.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang loses $6.47B amid probe into alleged China spy links

Jensen Huang lost $6.47 billion as Nvidia shares fell 4.27%, pushing his fortune below $150 billion amid a China spy probe.

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Femi Otedola loses $400 million as First HoldCo shares fall by a third

Femi Otedola loses $400 million as First HoldCo shares fall by a third, reducing his net worth from $2.1 billion to $1.7 billion.

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