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Paul Deuchar to step down after building Investec AUM to nearly $24 billion

Investec veteran Paul Deuchar steps down after growing assets to nearly $24 billion, with Ryan Friedman named successor.

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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s stake in First Hold Co nears $500 million

Femi Otedola’s 18.12 percent stake in First HoldCo nears $500 million as shares rally, lifting confidence in First Bank’s parent company.

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South Africa’s Capitec profit tops $1 billion as customers reach record 26 million

Capitec posts its first annual profit above $1 billion as its clients rise to a record 26 million, driven by lending and digital services.

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Aliko Dangote’s son-in-law, Jamil Abubakar, takes leadership role at Dangote Group

Jamil Abubakar becomes Dangote Group infrastructure and logistics chief as Aliko Dangote expands African trade network.

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SAA under scrutiny after CEO John Lamola’s exit as AG flags weak controls, revenue leaks

South African Airways faces scrutiny after John Lamola’s exit as AG flags weak financial controls, revenue leakages and poor reporting standards.

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Kenya targets $150 billion biodiversity financing in UN-backed plan

Kenya plans to mobilize up to $150 billion in biodiversity financing over a decade under UN-backed BIOFIN alongside a $500 million green bond push.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Seplat stake climbs to $934 million, nears $1 billion

Tony Elumelu’s Seplat stake hits $934 million as shares rally, nearing $1 billion amid strong investor demand.

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Meet Mike Teke: Ex-teacher leading South African multibillion-rand energy group

Ex-teacher Mike Teke leads Seriti Resources and billion-dollar Masimong Group shaping South Africa’s energy sector.

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Nigeria’s Terra Industries to open Africa’s largest drone factory in Ghana

Terra Industries, Nigeria’s defense tech startup, is building Africa’s largest drone factory in Accra, Ghana after raising $34 million.

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Nairobi-based Sidian Bank raises $23 million after profit jumps sharply

Nairobi-based Sidian Bank raises $23 million after profit jumps to Ksh1.47 billion ($11.4 million), strengthening capital for expansion.

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote to cut detergent imports, plans 400,000 tons LAB output

Aliko Dangote plans 400,000 metric tons of LAB output to cut detergent imports as the refinery expands into petrochemicals across Africa.

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Kenya plans $500 million debut green bond as Iran war shakes economy

Kenya plans a $500 million green bond with World Bank support as oil price shocks and global tensions pressure its economy and financing.

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