Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Group.
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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Cement posts $233 million profit in Q1 2026

The Lagos-based cement maker reported profit of N321.1 billion ($233.8 million) for the three months ended March 31, up from…

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Africa supply chain finance facility
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World Bank Group, Standard Chartered launch $300M Africa trade finance facility

Standard Chartered launch a $300 million facility to boost supply chain finance and ease SME liquidity constraints across Africa.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Foods posts $103 million Q1 profit

The figures, drawn from the company’s unaudited financial statement, show steady earnings growth driven largely by improved margins rather than…

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Botswana Stock Exchange overview
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Botswana’s top 5 listed companies above $500 million by market value

Botswana Stock Exchange tops $70 billion as five giants in mining, banking, and trade drive liquidity, growth, and regional investor…

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Johannesburg-born banking executive, Kenny Fihla, the Group CEO of Absa Group.
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Johannesburg-born banker Kenny Fihla takes $7.6 million pay from Absa in 2025

The payout reflects the scale of his transition between two of the continent’s biggest financial institutions.

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KoBold Metals’ Quebec exploration site, part of its North American push into lithium and nickel critical minerals for global energy transition supply chains.
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Bill Gates-backed firm breaks ground on $2.5bn Zambia copper mine after $50m Congo lithium bet

The start of work at Mingomba comes just weeks after the company disclosed plans to invest $50 million in lithium…

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Reinet NAV decline 2026
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Reinet’s net asset falls to $7.7 billion as Johann Rupert’s firm faces market pressure

Reinet posts $7.73 billion NAV as market volatility drives annual decline despite steady long-term growth and diversified portfolio resilience.

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Nigerian billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu.
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Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp posts Q1 profit above $27 million on hospitality gains

The group’s latest filing shows profit rose from N36.7 billion ($26.7 million) in the same period a year earlier.

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Capitec Gerrie Fourie board return
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South Africa’s Capitec brings back former CEO Gerrie Fourie to board after cooling-off period

Capitec reappoints former CEO Gerrie Fourie to board after cooling-off period, strengthening governance and continuity amid strong earnings growth.

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Julius Mwale smart city Kenya
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Julius Mwale’s $2 billion smart-city bet: Rise, ambition, questions surrounding Kenya’s developer

Julius Mwale advances a $2 billion healthcare-led smart city in Kenya, pitching a scalable model while facing scrutiny over execution…

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Enko Capital impact fund
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Alain Nkontchou’s Enko Capital backs Angola solar projects with $100 million

Enko Capital deploys $100M fund into Angola’s 72.4MW Luneta solar project, boosting renewable energy capacity and private credit use.

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Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal.
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Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal’s final corporate move sets up $2B Airtel Money IPO

The proposed listing would mark a significant step in Airtel Africa’s effort to unlock value from its fintech operations as…

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IFC Norfund financing
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IFC, Norfund back $83.2 million Nigeria energy push to reach 500,000 users

Nearly half a million Nigerian households are set to gain power access as IFC and Norfund commit $83.2 million to…

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DR Congo telecom tower expansion
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IFC plans $59 million telecom tower financing for Eastcastle in DR Congo

IFC considers $59 million for Eastcastle to expand telecom towers in DR Congo, boosting connectivity and digital inclusion.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man
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Aliko Dangote becomes first African, first Black billionaire worth over $30 billion

The latest estimate comes about six months after Bloomberg reported that the Nigerian businessman and industrialist crossed the $30 billion…

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BusinessHot News

Cygnum Capital’s FEI-OnGrid targets $750 million to expand Africa clean energy investments

FEI-OnGrid targets $750 million fund to scale decentralized renewable energy investments, boosting electricity access across underserved African markets.

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Aerial view of LUX Grand Baie in Mauritius, a flagship property of LUX Island Resorts under IBL Group’s luxury hospitality and tourism expansion strategy.
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LUX Island Resorts posts $191 million revenue, higher profit in 9M 2026

Profit for the period increased to MUR1.21 billion ($25.9 million) from MUR1.06 billion ($22.66 million) in the prior year.

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UBA House Marina in Lagos, the headquarters of United Bank for Africa.
BusinessHot News

UBA plans 2026 dividend return as loan recovery efforts gain pace

Alawuba said the decision to pause the final dividend followed a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria requiring lenders…

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ARM Boliden nickel offtake deal
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM signs Boliden nickel deal to restart Nkomati mine

ARM signs nickel offtake deal with Boliden, advancing plans to restart South Africa’s Nkomati mine and secure European supply chain…

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Stanbic IBTC Q1 2026 profit
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Nigeria’s Stanbic IBTC Holdings opens 2026 with $84 million profit

Stanbic IBTC posts $84 million Q1 2026 profit, driven by trading gains, rising fees, and strong non-interest income growth.

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Sahel Capital agriculture finance
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Sahel Capital invests $2.4 million in Ghana cocoa cooperative Kuapa Kokoo

Sahel Capital’s social enterprise backs Ghana’s Kuapa Kokoo with $2.4 million, boosting cocoa farmer access to markets.

Equity Group 2025 profit
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Kenya banker James Mwangi leads Equity Group to $555.4 million profit in 2025

Kenya’s Equity Group reports $555.4 million profit in 2025, driven by regional diversification and strong income growth.

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Group.
BillionairesBusinessHot News

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Cement posts $233 million profit in Q1 2026

Dangote Cement posts $233 million profit in Q1 2026, driven by stronger sales, higher volumes and cost control.

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Africa supply chain finance facility
BusinessHot News

World Bank Group, Standard Chartered launch $300M Africa trade finance facility

Standard Chartered launch a $300 million facility to boost supply chain finance and ease SME liquidity constraints across Africa.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu
BusinessHot News

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Foods posts $103 million Q1 profit

BUA Foods posts $103 million Q1 profit as Abdul Samad Rabiu’s group cuts costs, offsets weaker sales, and strengthens margins.

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Botswana Stock Exchange overview
BusinessHot News

Botswana’s top 5 listed companies above $500 million by market value

Botswana Stock Exchange tops $70 billion as five giants in mining, banking, and trade drive liquidity, growth, and regional investor appeal.

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Johannesburg-born banking executive, Kenny Fihla, the Group CEO of Absa Group.
BusinessHot News

Johannesburg-born banker Kenny Fihla takes $7.6 million pay from Absa in 2025

Absa Group paid Kenny Fihla a $7.62 million package in 2025, driven by buyout awards and incentives following his move from Standard Bank.

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KoBold Metals’ Quebec exploration site, part of its North American push into lithium and nickel critical minerals for global energy transition supply chains.
BusinessHot News

Bill Gates-backed firm breaks ground on $2.5bn Zambia copper mine after $50m Congo lithium bet

KoBold Metals starts Zambia’s $2.5 billion Mingomba copper mine after expanding into Congo lithium with a $50 million investment.

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