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African Business News: Latest Updates, Deals, and Market Trends

Stay ahead with the latest African business news, covering major deals, corporate movements, economic trends, and investment opportunities shaping the continent. At Shore Africa, we deliver timely and insightful reporting on the companies, industries, and leaders driving growth across Africa’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

From high-profile acquisitions and cross-border investments to emerging startups and policy shifts, our business coverage is designed to keep investors, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers informed. Whether it’s developments in banking, energy, fintech, manufacturing, or consumer markets, we break down complex stories into clear, actionable insights.

Recent highlights include major transactions such as the Minkama Capital takeover of Chococam in Cameroon, alongside broader coverage of Africa’s expanding private equity activity and strategic corporate restructuring across key markets. These stories reflect a wider trend of increasing investor confidence and deal-making momentum across the continent.

Our African business news section also tracks macroeconomic shifts, including inflation trends, currency movements, and government policies that impact businesses and investors. By connecting these developments to real-world corporate outcomes, we help you understand not just what is happening, but why it matters.

Explore our latest business stories below to stay informed on Africa’s most important commercial developments. For deeper insights, you can also read our coverage on:

Whether you are an investor, founder, or business enthusiast, this page serves as your hub for the latest business news in Africa.

Latest Business News

Valaris rolls out DS-12 drillship for Egypt gas operations  

Egypt ramps up gas drilling as Valaris deploys DS-12 for BP and ADNOC-backed wells in the Mediterranean.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Partech leads about $10 million investment in South Africa’s fintech to scale Africa’s merchant banking

Partech leads $9.5 million investment in littlefish to scale merchant banking infrastructure for SMEs across Africa.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Kenyan banker James Mwangi to earn $5.7 million dividend from Equity Group

Kenyan banker James Mwangi will receive a $5.7 million dividend as Equity Group reports rising profits and regional growth.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Nigeria moves to capitalize on oil surge amid global supply tensions

Nigeria plans to boost oil production amid global supply tensions, aiming to increase output and benefit from rising crude prices.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

ADvTECH’s Africa expansion lifts operating profit past $120 million in 2025

ADvTECH Group, Africa’s largest private education provider, reported its strongest results to date, crossing the $120 million mark in operating profit for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The company said operating profit rose 14 percent to R2.04 billion ($120.7 million), up from R1.8 billion ($106.5 million) a year earlier, as steady enrollment gains and measured fee increases supported growth across its core units. Revenue followed a similar pattern, climbing 10 percent to R9.33 billion ($552 million) from R8.5 billion…

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Sterling HoldCo: A Story of Quiet Strength, Stakeholder Confidence

Sterling HoldCo raises N200 billion, boosts Sterling Bank and Alternative Bank, signaling investor confidence and regulatory compliance.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Cameroonian Cyrille Nkontchou’s Enko Education secures $22 million from Standard Bank for African expansion

Enko Education secures $22 million from Standard Bank to expand across Africa, boosting access to high-quality, global education.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

IFC invests $45 million in clean telecom power to boost Africa connectivity

IFC commits $45 million to IPT PowerTech to expand clean telecom power, boosting connectivity across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

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10 university owners driving Africa’s education revolution

Africa’s higher education revolution fueled by private university founders

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi