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Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo to debut at Carthage festival

Grammy-winning Angélique Kidjo will debut at Tunisia’s Carthage Festival, headlining July 23 with songs from her new album HOPE!! and…

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Cameroon's richest man Baba Ahmadou Danpullo.
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Cameroon’s richest man Baba Ahmadou Danpullo launches Danpullo Capital with Kessner

Cameroon’s richest man Baba Ahmadou Danpullo launches Danpullo Capital with Kessner to manage assets and fund high-growth projects across Central…

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FlySafair says air-traffic constraints limit operations a week after Harith wins approval for takeover

The challenges facing FlySafair reflect wider issues across South Africa's aviation industry.

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OPay
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OPay eyes one billion users as technology push drives faster payments

Founded in 2018, OPay operates across Nigeria, Egypt, Indonesia, and Pakistan, offering digital banking services to retail shoppers and small…

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Solar panels managed by Sila Atlantik.
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Morocco, Germany $30 billion subsea cable project snagged by governance row

The venture, known as Sila Atlantik, plans to run twin high-voltage subsea cables across roughly 4,800 kilometers.

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Malawian businessman Simbi Phiri
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Meet Simbi Phiri: Malawian tycoon whose firm built a $100 million water plant outside Gaborone

For Phiri, the roots of his entrepreneurial outlook stretch back to his childhood. He often credits his grandfather for shaping…

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MCB Microfinance
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MCB Group marks 10 years of microfinance, disburses $47 million

MCB Group marks 10 years of microfinance, disbursing $47 million to support over 4,300 entrepreneurs and expand financial inclusion.

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Sirius Real Estate
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Sirius Real Estate acquires German business park for $57 million

Sirius Real Estate buys a German business park for $57 million, securing defense-backed income and high-yield industrial exposure.

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Shuka Minerals
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Shuka Minerals raises $1 million in strategic deal with Zambian investor

Shuka Minerals secures $1 million from Zambia’s Menel Energy to strengthen its balance sheet and advance the Kabwe mining project.

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Ghanaian-Cameroonian entrepreneur Celeste Vogel named 2026 Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellow

Céleste Vogel named 2026 Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellow for advancing clean last-mile mobility and expanding economic opportunities across Africa.

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Folasope Aiyesimoju
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Nigeria’s dealmaker, Folasope Aiyesimoju loses $30 million as CAP shares plunge 39% on NGX

Folasope Aiyesimoju’s CAP stake drops over $30 million as shares fall 39% on NGX, eroding value after strong earlier gains.

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Transnet to invest $8 billion in 5-year turnaround plan

Transnet will invest $8 billion over five years to fix rail and ports, cut costs, and restore growth and investor…

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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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Femi Otedola-led First HoldCo posts $473 million half-year pre-tax profit

The stronger performance reflects First HoldCo's growing ability to generate income beyond traditional lending.

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Air Zimbabwe
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Air Zimbabwe restores direct London flights after 14 years

The return to the United Kingdom marks the state carrier’s biggest international push in more than a decade.

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Elon Musk loses $528 billion in five weeks as SpaceX shares plunge after IPO

The sharp decline comes as investors weigh a series of operational setbacks and await the company's first earnings report as…

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Delta Property Fund
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South Africa’s Delta Property Fund to sell Pretoria asset for $2 million

Delta Property Fund to sell Pretoria asset for $2 million as part of strategy to cut debt, exit non-core holdings,…

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Equity
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Equity retirement assets cross $7 million as Kenya’s retirement savings surge

Equity Life’s retirement schemes surpass $7 million in assets, driven by rising Kenyan demand for long-term savings solutions.

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ER Group East Africa expansion
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Mauritius’ ER Group targets Africa expansion with $22 million fund through 2029

ER Group unveils 2029 strategy backed by $22 million Africa fund, targeting East Africa expansion and long-term sustainable growth.

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Econet InfraCo IPO
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Cassava Technologies expands Africa’s cloud resilience with Microsoft Azure milestone

Cassava Technologies boosts Africa’s cloud resilience as Africa Data Centres becomes Azure ExpressRoute Metro site in Johannesburg.

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Nigerian tycoon Kola Karim
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Kola Karim’s Shoreline gets $200 million Afreximbank-backed facility for Algeria’s $980 million project

Shoreline secures a $200 million Afreximbank facility to fund Algeria's $980 million HBR project, boosting pan-African energy development.

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Lloyds Banking Group
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Lloyds Banking Group considers Aldermore bid as South Africa’s FirstRand plans exit

Lloyds Banking Group explores an Aldermore acquisition as FirstRand seeks a UK exit amid motor finance risks.

Inside Camps Bay’s oceanfront villa
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Inside Camps Bay’s oceanfront villa where luxury meets Africa’s Atlantic coast

Along the sunlit shoreline of Camps Bay, where the Atlantic Ocean meets one of South Africa’s most sought-after residential enclaves, Lobster Villa offers a private escape shaped by comfort, design and exceptional views. Set against the striking backdrop of the Twelve Apostles mountain range, the oceanfront home captures the easy elegance that has made Cape Town a leading destination for…

Cameroon's richest man Baba Ahmadou Danpullo.
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Cameroon’s richest man Baba Ahmadou Danpullo launches Danpullo Capital with Kessner

Cameroon’s richest man Baba Ahmadou Danpullo launches Danpullo Capital with Kessner to manage assets and fund high-growth projects across Central Africa.

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Foundation H
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Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee’s Fondation H to shut Paris exhibition space 

Hassanein Hiridjee’s Fondation H closes Paris space to focus on African artists, exhibitions and creative programs.

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Namibia’s Tumas Uranium project
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Namibia’s Tumas Uranium project awards $23.8 million local contracts

Deep Yellow awarded $23.8 million in Namibia contracts for the Tumas uranium project, creating 500 jobs and boosting local mining growth.

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Equity Group, AMREF University partner to train Africa’s healthcare entrepreneurs

Equity Group and AMREF University expand Africa healthcare entrepreneurship through education, innovation, financing and research.

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Saipem wins $260 million Eni offshore drilling contract in Côte d'Ivoire
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Saipem wins $260 million Eni offshore drilling contract in Côte d’Ivoire

Saipem wins a $260 million Eni offshore drilling contract in Côte d’Ivoire as energy companies expand West Africa oil and gas projects.

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FlySafair says air-traffic constraints limit operations a week after Harith wins approval for takeover

approval for takeover Persistent air-traffic congestion forces FlySafair to adjust schedules shortly after Harith General Partners gets approval to acquire the airline.

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