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CIEL Group corporate logo representing the Mauritius-based conglomerate operating across hotels, healthcare, finance, and textiles.
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Mauritius-based CIEL Group posts $652 million revenue in 9M 2026

CIEL Group posts $652.8 million revenue for 9M 2026 as hotels, healthcare and finance offset weaker textiles performance.

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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.
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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote gains N8.4 trillion from Dangote Cement shares

Aliko Dangote’s stake in Dangote Cement gains N8.4 trillion as share rally strengthens his position as Africa’s richest man.

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Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank Group.
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South African executive Sim Tshabalala nears $15 million Standard Bank stake

Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala’s stake rises toward $15 million as shares climb and earnings strengthen in 2025.

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I&M Group headquarters at 1 Park Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya.
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I&M Group reports $38.9 million Q1 2026 profit; assets rise to $5.73 billion

I&M Group reports $38.9 million Q1 2026 profit, with total assets rising to $5.73 billion on stronger lending and income growth across East Africa.

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Beninese-Gabonese oil billionaire Samuel Dossou-Aworet
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Beninese-Gabonese oil mogul Samuel Dossou-Aworet’s Aradel stake nears $500 million as shares rally on NGX

Samuel Dossou-Aworet’s Aradel stake nears $500 million as shares rally on the Nigerian Exchange driven by strong earnings and rising valuation.

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Gold nuggets.
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Ghana set to ramp up gold purchases as mining rules tighten for foreign firms

Bank of Ghana to buy 30 percent of miners’ gold output from June 1 to boost reserves, stabilize currency, and expand local refining.

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Kenya Airways’ financial strain deepens after $65 million interest default.
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Kenya Airways’ financial strain deepens after $65 million interest default, $132 million loss

Kenya Airways defaults on $65.6 million interest payment as losses widen, liabilities rise, and operational pressures deepen despite government support.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu.
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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu set for $10.8 million Seplat dividend payout

Tony Elumelu is set to receive $10.84 million in Seplat dividends as the company boosts payouts amid stronger Q1 2026 earnings.

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Tantalizers Plc restaurant outlet in Nigeria.
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Tantalizers to acquire Nigeria’s largest indigenous fisheries group, expands beyond fast food roots

Tantalizers Plc expands beyond quick service restaurants, signing deal to acquire Karflex Fisheries to boost seafood production and exports.

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Gary Nagle, CEO of Glencore, leading the global mining and commodity trading company.
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Glencore holds South African executive Gary Nagle’s 2026 base pay at $2 million

Glencore keeps Gary Nagle’s base salary at $2 million in 2026, maintaining a long-term pay policy tied to performance and ESG targets.

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South Africa's richest man Johann Rupert
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert nears $19 billion after $1 billion rebound

Richemont shares rise 4.5 percent, boosting Johann Rupert’s wealth by nearly $1 billion and lifting net worth close to $19 billion.

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Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank Group.
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Sim Tshabalala leads Standard Bank to top spot as Africa’s most valuable bank with $32 billion market cap

Standard Bank becomes Africa’s most valuable bank under South African banking executive Sim Tshabalala as market cap rises above $32 billion.

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