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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

Moroccan Venture Capital EmTech launches $60 million Africa tech fund with Proparco backing

EmTech Capital launches $60 million Africa tech fund, with Proparco backing early-stage startups across Francophone markets.

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Morocco’s phosphate boom helps shield economy from global slowdown

Morocco's phosphate sector helps offset rising energy costs as OCP expands production amid a global slowdown.

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Zimbabwe’s biggest gold producer eyes massive expansion from $4.61 billion

Zimbabwe’s top gold producer plans expansion after $4.61bn exports, targeting higher output and new mining projects

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Uber eyes Delivery Hero takeover as Prosus gains time to defend stake

As Prosus wins more time for its Delivery Hero stake sale, Uber is pursuing a full takeover of the German food delivery firm to expand its global market.

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From Pretoria to $1 trillion: Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire

From Pretoria to a $1.1 trillion net worth: how Elon Musk made economic history on Wall Street as the world's first trillionaire.

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Moroccan proptech Agenz raises $5 million to scale AI property tech

Agenz raises $5 million led by Breega and other investors to scale AI-powered property data and expand Morocco real estate platform.

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Kenyan tycoon David Langat’s SEZ industrial park reveals tax advantages

Kenyan tycoon David Langat’s industrial park highlights SEZ tax incentives amid slow progress and fiscal policy debate in Kenya review continues.

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Inside TLG Capital’s 2026 investment plan for Africa’s SME market

TLG Capital targets a $200 million raise in 2026 to expand private credit for African SMEs as investor demand rises across the continent wide.

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South African executive Gary Nagle’s Glencore stake nears $30 million on London gains

Glencore CEO Gary Nagle sees his equity holding approach $30 million following London stock gains.

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