Sibanye-Stillwater begins talks over proposed restructuring of Kwezi shaft

Sibanye-Stillwater will consult workers over Kwezi shaft restructuring, potentially affecting 1,114 employees and contractors as production declines.

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Varkey Verghese: Indian-born entrepreneur who built Jawa into a Nigerian pharmaceutical group

Varkey Verghese built Jawa International from a pharmaceutical distributor into a Nigerian manufacturer serving human and animal healthcare markets.

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Ninety One takes stake worth $474 million in Sibanye-Stillwater

Ninety One acquires a $473.8 million stake in Sibanye-Stillwater, crossing 5% as the miner reports record H1 earnings and stronger…

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Sun International’s interim profit falls to $45 million in H1 2026

Sun International’s interim profit fell to $45 million in 2026 despite revenue growth, as investment and inflation pressured margins overall.

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Harmony Gold employee dies in seismic incident at Moab Khotsong mine

Harmony Gold confirms an employee died in a seismic incident at Moab Khotsong mine, while South African authorities investigate the…

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Sierra Leone family-run palm oil company Jolaks secures $20 million financing

Sierra Leone’s Jolaks Manufacturing secures $20 million from Proparco to expand palm oil production and strengthen local food security.

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MCB structures $51 million financing for Tolaram’s Nigeria expansion

MCB has structured a $51 million loan for Tolaram, refinancing acquisition debt and supporting its expansion across Nigeria and Africa.

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Tanzania to unveil massive $270 million government city in Dodoma

The 698 billion Tanzanian shilling ($270 million) development was built to root the day-to-day operations of the national government firmly…

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Nigerian watchdog probes Uber over sudden exit, trapped user funds

Officials are "looking into the manner of their exit, particularly in respect of unfulfilled services to the customers," FCCPC CEO…

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South African tycoon Adrian Gore to bag $7.5 million dividend as Discovery profit soars

Gore, 62, who co-founded Discovery with Barry Swartzberg in 1992, owns a 6.48 percent stake in the company, representing 44,213,070…

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Angolan businessman Carlos Vicente’s Standard Bank stake put on the block for $261 million

Angola’s Capital Markets Commission has approved the sale of Carlos São Vicente’s 34% Standard Bank Angola stake, valued at up…

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South African businessman Thakgalo Aphane’s Moreku Holdings hit with legal setback in BMW debt dispute

Thakgalo Aphane’s Moreku Holdings suffers a Gauteng High Court setback as BMW Financial Services pursues an alleged R4.6 million ($288,008)…

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Morocco’s $500 million stadium targets 2030 World Cup final, world’s biggest

Morocco is building a $500 million stadium near Casablanca that could host the 2030 World Cup final and become the…

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South African court orders Bakubung Minerals to pay China Coal $12.6 million

South Africa’s Gauteng High Court orders Bakubung Minerals to pay China Coal R201 million ($12.59 million) after enforcing a mining…

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South Africa’s Foschini cuts jobs, plans 280 store closures across Africa

The plan comes as TFG reviews stores that are no longer generating enough sales to justify their costs.

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Trafigura gets $7.5 million as Cameroon’s Sonara gasoline dispute moves to London

Trafigura receives $7.5 million from Cameroon’s Sonara as a gasoline quality dispute moves to London under English law and jurisdiction.

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OCI Global faces court challenge over Orascom Construction merger 

OCI Global faces a court challenge from Value8 seeking to halt its proposed Orascom Construction merger and delay the transaction.

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South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery posts $828 million profit in 2026

Discovery, founded by Adrian Gore, posted an $828 million profit in 2026, up 38.29% year over year, as South African…

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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM lifts payout as profit hits $200 million

Buoyed by the rebound, ARM’s board raised its shareholder dividend while greenlighting capital allocations for key brownfield expansion projects.

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Credit du Maroc to secure $13.5 million IFC risk-sharing facility

Credit du Maroc will receive a $13.5 million IFC facility to expand lending to agricultural SMEs and boost rural finance…

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South Africa’s Labat Africa to pay first-ever $1.4 million dividend 

Labat Africa declared its first-ever $1.4 million dividend after a sharp earnings recovery and renewed focus on shareholder returns

MCB backs AXIAN Energy with $60 million financing to accelerate Africa expansion

MCB provides $60 million financing to AXIAN Energy to scale renewable projects and expand across Africa’s fast-growing power markets.

Sibanye-Stillwater begins talks over proposed restructuring of Kwezi shaft

Sibanye-Stillwater will consult workers over Kwezi shaft restructuring, potentially affecting 1,114 employees and contractors as production declines.

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Varkey Verghese: Indian-born entrepreneur who built Jawa into a Nigerian pharmaceutical group

Varkey Verghese built Jawa International from a pharmaceutical distributor into a Nigerian manufacturer serving human and animal healthcare markets.

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South Africa’s Multotec names new CEO after 20 years under Thomas Holtz

Multotec appoints Johan Robbertse as Group CEO after Thomas Holtz’s 20-year tenure, as the South African mining equipment maker expands globally.

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Ninety One takes stake worth $474 million in Sibanye-Stillwater

Ninety One acquires a $473.8 million stake in Sibanye-Stillwater, crossing 5% as the miner reports record H1 earnings and stronger finances.

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Sun International’s interim profit falls to $45 million in H1 2026

Sun International’s interim profit fell to $45 million in 2026 despite revenue growth, as investment and inflation pressured margins overall.

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Kropz restructures South Africa phosphate operation amid Middle East pressure

Kropz is restructuring its South African phosphate operation after weak prices and rising costs pushed Elandsfontein deeper into financial pressure.

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