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Dangote Refinery secures $4 billion loan as Afreximbank underwrites $2.5 billion

Dangote Refinery secures $4 billion loan, with Afreximbank underwriting $2.5 billion to boost exports and expansion plans.

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African airlines seek lifelines: SAA bailout, Uganda $113M, Kenya $2B rescue

SAA gains R1 billion equity while Uganda Airlines and Kenya Airways pursue $113 million and $2 billion funding to stabilize operations.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu to get N467 billion from BUA Foods’ record dividend

Abdul Samad Rabiu to get N467 billion from BUA Foods’ record dividend after a year of strong profits and revenue growth.

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Natie Kirsh, Eswatini and South African billionaire and majority owner of Jetro Holdings.
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South African-born billionaire Natie Kirsh to sell U.S. business for $29.1 billion

South African-born billionaire Natie Kirsh to sell U.S. grocery chain Jetro to Sysco for $29.1 billion, creating a major food-service group.

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Kenya’s Makueni County gets new I&M Bank branch as group assets hit $5.3 billion

I&M Bank opens first Makueni branch as group assets rise to $5.3 billion, boosting access for local businesses and residents.

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Mohammed Dewji, Tanzania’s richest man and CEO of MeTL Group.
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Tanzania’s richest man Mohammed Dewji loses $100 million after two-year surge

Mohammed Dewji loses $100 million as global pressures weigh on MeTL Group valuations, reducing his fortune to $2.1 billion.

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Five new Black billionaires join global ranks in 2026

Five new Black billionaires join global ranks in 2026, pushing combined wealth past $120 billion.

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Nigeria’s Moniepoint expands into Kenya, targets SME banking growth

Moniepoint acquires 78% of Sumac Microfinance Bank, expanding SME banking and operations in Kenya under Tosin Eniolorunda.

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John Kibunga Kimani, Kenyan businessman and Kakuzi shareholder, poised to receive Ksh105.1 million dividend.
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Kenyan businessman John Kimani to receive Ksh105.1 million dividend from Kakuzi

Kenyan businessman John Kibunga Kimani to receive Ksh105.1 million dividend from Kakuzi as profits rebound in 2025.

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Nigeria’s FCMB limits exposure in fraud attempt

FCMB blocks N2.4 billion ($1.73 million) in fraud attempt, limiting exposure as Nigeria strengthens digital banking security.

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Anna Mokgokong, South African businesswoman and executive chairperson of CIH, leading across healthcare, ICT, and mining.
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Anna Mokgokong: South African businesswoman behind billion-dollar investment group, CIH

From selling sandwiches to leading a $1.1 billion group, Anna Mokgokong rose to shape South Africa’s healthcare, mining, and ICT sectors.

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South African billionaire Christo Wiese to receive $11.3 million dividend from Shoprite

South African billionaire Christo Wiese to receive $11.3 million interim dividend from Shoprite for his 10.67% stake.

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