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Meet Soweto-born Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, first black chief executive of $40 billion South African giant, Naspers

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, from Soweto, rises to lead $40 billion Naspers, marking a milestone in African corporate leadership.

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Kenya fuel executives resign as state probes fuel scarcity, supply chain issues

Three Kenyan fuel executives resign as authorities investigate supply manipulation, shortages, and emergency imports.

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Nigeria capitalizes on $100 per barrel oil as production hits 1.84 million bpd

Nigeria boosts crude output to 1.84 million barrels per day amid $100 oil, aiming for stronger export revenue.

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Egypt raises electricity prices as energy costs surge

Egypt raises electricity prices for heavy users as energy import costs surge, while shielding lower-income households from tariff increases.

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Kenya’s largest fast-food chain linked to Aliko Dangote grows to 105 outlets

Java House, linked to Aliko Dangote, grows to 105 outlets in East Africa, reflecting urban expansion and rising demand for casual dining.

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SpaceX IPO pushes Elon Musk closer to $1 trillion net worth

SpaceX files for IPO, potentially raising $75 billion and moving Elon Musk closer to a $1 trillion net worth.

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UN urges Africa to borrow, boost revenue to fund AI infrastructure gap

UN urges African governments to borrow, boost revenue, and invest in data centers and power to close the artificial intelligence infrastructure gap.

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Flutterwave, gains Nigerian banking license as lifetime payments top $50 billion

Flutterwave secures banking license after surpassing $50 billion in lifetime payments, marking a major shift into lending and deposits across Africa.

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Nigerian lender FCMB, state government provide $1.1 million to support youth farmers

FCMB, Oyo State fund 1,000 youth agripreneurs with $1.1 million to boost agribusiness and create scalable enterprises.

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Abdul Samad Rabiu’s son, Khalifa, to receive $9.6 million from BUA Foods

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s son, Khalifa Rabiu, to receive N13.2 billion ($9.6 million) from BUA Foods’ record dividend payout.

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OpenAI hits $852 billion a year after Nigeria’s Adebayo Ogunlesi joins board

Its latest round, which increased from the $110 billion figure announced in February, drew backing from major technology and investment firms.

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Coca-Cola expands South African operations with $1 billion investment plan

Coca-Cola invests $1 billion to modernize operations and boost distribution in South Africa’s consumer market.

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