Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel set for $1.6 million Absa Kenya dividend

Kenyan investor Baloobhai Patel is set to earn $1.6 million after Absa Bank Kenya declared a higher dividend following stronger…

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Absa Kenya posts $177.9 million profit in 2025 amid digital growth

Absa Kenya posts $177.9 million profit in 2025, boosted by digital growth, lower credit costs, and disciplined cost management.

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City Lodge to close Newtown hotel in Johannesburg by March 2026

City Lodge will close its 148-room Newtown hotel in Johannesburg by March 2026 as the group streamlines its portfolio and…

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Kenyan Sasini Tea targets China, India as Middle East crisis hits exports

The company said shipping produce through the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz has become increasingly challenging due to…

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MTN’s $6.2 billion IHS takeover could deliver $9.2 million to Bashir Ahmad El-Rufai

Bashir Ahmad El-Rufai could earn $9.2 million if MTN Group completes its $6.2-billion acquisition of telecom tower giant IHS Towers.

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Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa gains $900 million; hits $2.2 billion

Masiyiwa’s net worth has climbed from $1.3 billion on Jan. 1, 2026, to $2.2 billion at the time of drafting…

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Kenyan tycoon Ngugi Kiuna wins over $11 million court order against Heineken

Kenyan businessman Ngugi Kiuna wins major court order forcing Heineken to guarantee $11.4 million in a decade-long distribution dispute.

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $400 million as naira weakens

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote, 68, has lost $400 million over the past 10 days.

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Labat Africa buys $1.8 million stake in Mozambique AI firm Mondau

Labat Africa buys $1.8 million stake in Mozambique AI firm Mondau, expanding into generative AI, GPU infrastructure and Africa’s digital…

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European Investment Bank commits $1.2 billion to boost renewable energy in Africa

European Investment Bank pledges $1.2 billion to expand renewable energy and electricity access across sub-Saharan Africa under Mission 300.

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IFC proposes $50 million guarantee for ZEP-RE to expand insurance coverage across Africa

IFC proposes a $50 million guarantee for ZEP-RE to boost underwriting capacity and expand insurance access across African markets.

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Kenyan cement tycoon Benson Ndeta faces arrest over $34.8 million Absa Bank fraud

Kenyan cement executive Benson Ndeta faces arrest after court warrant over alleged $34.8 million Absa Bank Kenya fraud scheme.

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Jubilee Holdings to sell Nairobi CBD office for $15.5 million

Jubilee Holdings to sell Nairobi CBD office for $15.5 million, moving operations to modern Upper Hill headquarters.

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Proparco grants Rawbank $50 million loan to expand SME financing in DR Congo

Proparco grants Rawbank $50 million loan under IFC-led $265 million package to expand SME lending, boost private sector growth and…

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10 youngest African billionaires

Africa’s 10 youngest billionaires built empires in telecom, cement, energy and real estate, shaping industries and expanding influence across global…

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Iran strikes shake Dubai’s safe-haven status as wealthy residents weigh exit

Iran strikes hit Dubai, prompting some wealthy residents and investors to reassess safety and luxury real estate plans.

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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth drops below $4 billion

The drop follows a recent slide in the shares of mining companies tied to Motsepe’s portfolio.

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10 most valuable African tech unicorns

Africa’s tech ecosystem has produced billion-dollar startups solving payments, talent, and logistics gaps while attracting global investors.

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Egypt’s Raya Holdings sees profit slip to $6.5 million in 2025

Raya Holding profit slips to $6.5 million in 2025 despite revenue growth, as Egypt’s outsourcing giant expands global BPO operations.

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Johann Rupert’s Reinet secures $3.9 billion payday from PIC sale

Johann Rupert’s Reinet to earn $3.9 billion from PIC stake sale, boosting liquidity and global investment influence.

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Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel set for $1.6 million Absa Kenya dividend

Kenyan investor Baloobhai Patel is set to earn $1.6 million after Absa…

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Absa Kenya posts $177.9 million profit in 2025 amid digital growth

Absa Kenya posts $177.9 million profit in 2025, boosted by digital growth,…

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Kenyan Sasini Tea targets China, India as Middle East crisis hits exports

Sasini Tea shifts avocado and macadamia exports to China and India as…

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