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South Africa’s Old Mutual bank targets profit as customers near 1 million

Old Mutual’s new South African bank nears 1 million customers as it targets profitability by 2028 after a multibillion-rand investment.

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Dangote Refinery unveils $14.3 billion expansion in Nigeria as it moves on IPO

Dangote Refinery plans a $14.3 billion expansion to double capacity as its $1.63 billion IPO opens investment to Nigerians and Africans.

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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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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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MTN tests investor appetite as IHS Towers deal raises funding needs

MTN Group is testing investor appetite as it prepares to fund its $2.2 billion purchase of IHS Towers shares and weighs new debt options.

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Capitec expands Smart ID services to 242 branches across South Africa 

Capitec now offers Smart ID services at 242 branches across South Africa as Home Affairs expands its bank-based digital rollout.

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Gabon’s SAMB’A expands Microinsurance business into Cameroon

Gabon’s Samb’a targets Cameroon’s $511.15 million insurance market with microinsurance products starting at $6.19 a month.

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Air Tanzania suspends Moscow flights as Russian airspace risks rise

Air Tanzania suspends Moscow flights over airspace safety concerns, offering passengers refunds or rebooking as Russia-Ukraine risks rise.

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CAMTEL deal to bring internet access to private universities across Cameroon

CAMTEL has signed a deal to expand broadband, campus connectivity and secure data-hosting services across Cameroon’s private universities.

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IDC to sell about 10.5% stake in Namibia’s Rössing uranium mine

IDC plans to sell about 10.5% of Namibia’s Rössing uranium mine after sanctions concerns, with 35 proposals already reported.

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Inside South Africa’s 114-year-old tram depot turned shopping mall

Discover how Pretoria’s 114-year-old Tramshed evolved from an electric tram depot into a modern shopping mall in South Africa.

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South Africa’s Implats posts $2 billion profit, delivers over $1 billion to shareholders

Implats generated $1.38 billion in free cash and returned $1.06 billion to shareholders as stronger PGM prices lifted FY2026 earnings.

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