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Tshepo Mahloele: South African tycoon behind $3 billion pan-African investment firm

South African tycoon Tshepo Mahloele leads Harith with $3 billion in African infrastructure and energy investments.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu to pocket $237 million dividend from BUA Cement

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu to receive $237 million from BUA Cement after a 379% profit surge in 2025.

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MTN Group forecasts massive rebound after MTN Nigeria posts $820 million profit

MTN Group expects earnings rebound as MTN Nigeria reports $820 million profit and free cash flow jumps 215 percent.

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Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP nears deal to acquire power firm AES

Global Infrastructure Partners, founded by Adebayo Ogunlesi, is nearing a deal with EQT to acquire AES Corp. as power demand tied to AI rises.

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Seplat Energy posts $2.73 billion revenue in 2025 on output boost

Seplat Energy reports $2.73 billion revenue in 2025 as offshore and onshore output drive a 144% jump.

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Africa could add $17 billion, 3.3 million jobs by doubling seafood production

Doubling Africa’s seafood production could add $17 billion to GDP and create 3.3 million jobs, boosting the continent’s food sector.

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South Africa cuts Eskom tariffs to revive chrome jobs, boost $4.77 billion exports

South Africa cuts Eskom tariffs for ferrochrome, aiming to restore smelters, create 11,400 jobs, and boost $4.77 billion in exports.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement profit nearly quintuples to $260 million

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu's posts $260 million profit, up 379%, driven by strong sales and lower foreign exchange losses.

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Over 400 Nestlé employees in South Africa face layoffs

Nestlé starts layoffs in South Africa, part of a global restructuring affecting 16,000 jobs to boost performance and efficiency.

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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe returns to Forbes top 1,000 richest

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe returns to Forbes 1,000 richest after $300 million mining surge and fintech growth.

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After Herbalife deal, Ronaldo buys into Saudi-backed Spanish club

Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% of Saudi-backed UD Almería after taking a 10 percent Herbalife stake, expanding his global investments.

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Zimbabwe lithium export ban lifts prices and producer shares

Zimbabwe’s decision to halt exports of lithium concentrate has shaken global markets, sending both commodity prices and producer shares higher. On the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, lithium carbonate jumped 5.4 percent to 177,000 yuan ($25,856) a ton by late morning, reflecting concerns over tightening supplies of the battery-critical mineral. Investors reacted swiftly, with shares of lithium companies across China, Australia, and…

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