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Senegal expands Nokia partnership
TechnologyBusiness

Senegal expands Nokia partnership to boost digital networks and cybersecurity

Senegal expands its Nokia partnership to strengthen digital networks, cybersecurity and public services under its $6.37 million digital infrastructure push.

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Greg Solomon
BusinessHot News

Greg Solomon, former McDonald’s South Africa CEO, to lead Pantry by Marble

Greg Solomon, former McDonald’s South Africa CEO, takes charge of Pantry by Marble as the luxury retailer targets new stores and growth beyond Gauteng.

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Spur Corporation
BusinessCompanies

Spur’s Doppio Zero expands into new restaurant segments with 38 stores

Spur’s Doppio Zero expands to 38 stores as new coffee, bistro and grab-and-go formats target new customers and smaller locations.

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Morocco seeks to boost textile exports in $53 billion German market
BusinessGlobal News

Morocco seeks to boost textile exports in $53 billion German market

Morocco targets a larger share of Germany’s $53 billion textile market as exports reach $764 million and new buyer opportunities emerge.

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Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote
BusinessInvestments

Dangote unveils $16 billion refinery plan for Kenya’s growing oil market

Dangote is investing $16 billion in a Kenya refinery designed to reduce East Africa’s fuel imports, create jobs and serve regional markets.

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Lesaka acquires Bank Zero for $67 million as fintech reaches 2 million customers
BusinessBankingTechnology

Lesaka acquires Bank Zero for $67 million as fintech reaches 2 million customers

Lesaka’s $67 million Bank Zero acquisition could give the digital bank access to 2.1 million customers and accelerate its expansion into lending.

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Etihad Rail
BusinessTourism

Etihad Rail begins UAE passenger train trials ahead of September 30 launch

Etihad Rail will launch Abu Dhabi-Dubai passenger services on Sept. 30, with 10 daily journeys and a direct link to Dubai Metro.

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The Kempinski Shekinah Palace Douala Bonanjo
TourismLuxury

Kempinski expands in Cameroon with $384 million luxury hotel project

Kempinski is expanding in Cameroon with a $384 million luxury hotel and mixed-use development in Douala’s Bonanjo district.

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Côte d’Ivoire
BusinessTechnologyTourism

Côte d’Ivoire turns to AI to transform tourism by 2030

Côte d’Ivoire is betting on AI to transform tourism, attract 10 million visitors and unlock $1.7 billion in investment by 2030.

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NeoTerra seeks $5 million to expand Mozambique fluorspar mine
BusinessMining

NeoTerra seeks $5 million to expand Mozambique fluorspar mine

NeoTerra seeks $5 million in U.S. funding to expand Mozambique’s Monte Muambe fluorspar project and assess downstream processing.

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Clicks
BusinessCompanies

Clicks takes 61% control of beauty retailer ARC in $30.88 million deal

Clicks has acquired a 61% controlling stake in South African beauty retailer ARC for R507 million ($30.88 million), expanding its presence in the premium beauty market.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank
BusinessGlobal NewsInvestments

First Abu Dhabi Bank, Seviora partner to unlock new African investment opportunities

First Abu Dhabi Bank and Seviora sign an MOU to pursue new investment opportunities across Africa, the Middle East and global markets.

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