Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris.
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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris closes London family office after UK exit

His private investment firm, NNS Group, has filed a final notice to complete the closure of its London entity by…

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ISA Dataproof stake sale
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South Africa’s ISA Holdings exits Dataproof stake in $3.7 million deal

ISA Holdings sells 50% Dataproof stake for R62M ($3.7M), unlocking value via buyback as firm sharpens cybersecurity focus and empowerment…

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Groupe Talys IFC loan
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Madagascar’s Groupe Talys secures $10.5 million IFC loan to boost housing, retail expansion

IFC extends $10.5 million loan to Madagascar’s Groupe Talys to expand housing, retail and create jobs nationwide. driving jobs growth…

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President Bola Tinubu approves 30% debt relief for Nigerian airlines and orders urgent talks to address rising jet fuel prices and ease pressure on domestic carriers.
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Nigeria’s President Tinubu moves to ease airline crisis with 30% debt cut, fuel price talks

The decision, announced by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, comes as airlines across the country face rising expenses that operators say…

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Transcorp Hotels Q1 2026 results
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Transcorp Hotels Q1 2026 revenue nears $20 million as profit, margins rise

Transcorp Hotels posts $16.6 million revenue in Q1 2026 as revenue rises, margins expand on strong cost discipline.

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Trustco NamRA Helios disputes
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Namibia’s Trustco says NamRA and Helios cases remain unresolved

Trustco says NamRA, Helios disputes remain unresolved, with both cases still moving through courts and regulatory processes.

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Proparco Africa investments 2025
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Africa anchors $1.1 billion of Proparco’s $2.9 billion deals in 2025

Proparco commits $2.9 billion globally in 2025, with $1.1 billion to Africa, reinforcing focus on private sector growth and climate…

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement posts $130 million profit in Q1 2026

The company’s revenue rose to N354.98 billion ($262.63 million) in Q1 2026, up from N290.82 billion ($215.1 million) a year…

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Zenith Bank
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Zenith Bank gains N3 trillion, becomes first Nigerian bank valued above N5 trillion

The rally is linked to a sharp rise in its share price on the NGX, which climbed 116 percent from…

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Dangote Tanzania refinery
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Kenya, Uganda in talks with Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote over East African refinery project

Kenya, Uganda in talks with Aliko Dangote to build Tanzania refinery, targeting regional crude processing and reducing fuel imports.

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Patrick Schegg Tanzania investment
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Swiss-Tanzanian investor Patrick Schegg builds quiet $106 million portfolio on DSE

Swiss-Tanzanian investor Patrick Schegg builds $106 million stake across CRDB and NMB banks on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange…

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Co-op Bank holding company shift
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Co-op Bank unveils holding company shift under Gideon Muriuki

Co-op Bank posts record $229.6 million profit, unveils holding company shift to drive regional expansion and efficiency.

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BusinessHot News

Ghana orders Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin to hand mining work to locals by December 2026

The order, issued by Ghana’s Minerals Commission, follows a revised local ownership framework introduced in January 2025.

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Natie Kirsh, Eswatini and South African billionaire and majority owner of Jetro Holdings.
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Natie Kirsh hits $17.7 billion, overtakes Johann Rupert as Africa’s No. 2

The latest figures show a clear shift at the top, with Kirsh moving ahead of Johann Rupert and widening the…

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Paul Deuchar, long-serving head of Investec Investment Management, who oversaw growth of nearly $24 billion in assets under management.
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Paul Deuchar to step down after building Investec AUM to nearly $24 billion

Investec has appointed Ryan Friedman as head of Investec Investment Management, marking a leadership transition within the firm’s specialist investment…

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global inflation 2026
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Global inflation surge in 2026 halts rate cuts, raises risk of new hikes

Global commodity shock fuels new inflation risks, forcing central banks to pause rate cuts as households brace for rising costs.

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African family-owned businesses growth
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20 family-owned giants powering Africa’s industrial growth

Family-owned businesses drive Africa’s growth, blending long-term vision, resilience and capital to shape industries and expand across markets.

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IFC TBC Leasing $40 million loan
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IFC targets Georgia leasing sector with $40 million MSME loan after 20 years

IFC eyes $40 million loan to TBC Leasing, targeting MSME growth and rural financing gaps in Georgia’s evolving leasing sector.

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Mauritius Commercial Bank $400 million bond
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MCB raises $400 million bond as investor demand hits $800 million

Mauritius Commercial Bank raises $400 million bond, attracting $800 million orders to fund Africa expansion and sustainable finance growth.

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Femi Otedola, Nigerian billionaire and chairman of First HoldCo, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria.
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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s stake in First Hold Co nears $500 million

The rise reflects both a sharp rally in the group’s shares and a broader shift in investor sentiment toward one…

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digital asset adoption in Africa
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10 African economies betting big on crypto and blockchain adoption

Africa embraces digital assets as millions turn to crypto and blockchain to move money, trade, and save securely.

OCI Global Methanex exit strategy
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OCI Global finalizes sale of ammonia unit to AGROFERT in $335 million deal

OCI Global sells ammonia unit to AGROFERT for $335 million, advancing portfolio reshaping while securing continued supply access.

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris.
BillionairesBusinessHot News

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris closes London family office after UK exit

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris winds down London family office after UK exit amid tax reforms and relocation to Abu Dhabi and Italy.

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Groupe Talys IFC loan
BusinessHot News

Madagascar’s Groupe Talys secures $10.5 million IFC loan to boost housing, retail expansion

IFC extends $10.5 million loan to Madagascar’s Groupe Talys to expand housing, retail and create jobs nationwide. driving jobs growth in Madagascar

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
President Bola Tinubu approves 30% debt relief for Nigerian airlines and orders urgent talks to address rising jet fuel prices and ease pressure on domestic carriers.
BusinessHot News

Nigeria’s President Tinubu moves to ease airline crisis with 30% debt cut, fuel price talks

President Bola Tinubu approves 30% airline debt relief and orders urgent jet fuel pricing talks as Nigeria’s carriers face rising operating costs.

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Julius-Maada-Bio, Sierra Leone President
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Nigeria’s Marginal Energy lands $225 million Sierra Leone offshore deal 

Marginal Energy commits $225 million to explore Sierra Leone’s offshore blocks, signaling renewed investor interest in West Africa oil.

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Trustco NamRA Helios disputes
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Namibia’s Trustco says NamRA and Helios cases remain unresolved

Trustco says NamRA, Helios disputes remain unresolved, with both cases still moving through courts and regulatory processes.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
Proparco Africa investments 2025
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Africa anchors $1.1 billion of Proparco’s $2.9 billion deals in 2025

Proparco commits $2.9 billion globally in 2025, with $1.1 billion to Africa, reinforcing focus on private sector growth and climate finance.

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