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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.

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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

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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Morocco commits $8.6 billion to boost telecom sector, expand 5G access

Morocco is ramping up investment in its telecom sector, committing $8.6 billion to expand high-speed internet and roll out 5G, part of a broader push to strengthen its digital economy and attract investment. The plan reflects a wider shift across Africa, where governments are upgrading networks to support growing demand for data, digital services and online business.  The North African country has already made significant progress. More than 10,690 of 10,740 targeted areas are now covered by 2G, 3G and…

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Crookes Brothers appoints Thomas Attree as audit chair following Farzanah Mall’s passing

Crookes Brothers appoints Thomas Attree as audit chair, strengthening governance after board losses and leadership gaps in March 2026. continuity

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BHP targets Zambia for major copper exploration expansion

BHP eyes Zambia’s untapped copper reserves, signaling renewed mining investment amid surging global demand for energy transition metals.

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South African tycoon Adrian Gore pockets $3 million in H1 2026 dividends from Discovery

Adrian Gore, Discovery co-founder, will receive R50.61M ($3.1M) interim dividends after insurer posts stronger earnings and higher payout growth.

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AFC secures $100 million India Exim Bank loan for African projects

Africa Finance Corporation lands a $100 million India Exim Bank facility to expand infrastructure, energy and industrial projects across Africa.

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Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris deepens Morocco bet with $235 million tourism project

Egyptian-Emirati investors commit $235 million to Morocco tourism project, signaling rising cross-border capital into high-growth markets.

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Zimbabwe, Zambia back new Victoria Falls freight bridge to boost trade

Zimbabwe and Zambia have agreed to restrict heavy trucks and freight trains on the Victoria Falls Bridge, marking a policy shift aimed at easing pressure on one of Southern Africa’s busiest trade routes. The move underscores growing strain on aging infrastructure along the North-South Corridor, a key regional logistics artery.  Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, speaking at an engineering conference in Livingstone, said the 121-year-old structure no longer meets the demands of modern freight transport. He noted that the bridge was…

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Baloobhai Patel linked-Absa Kenya inks asset finance deal with Japanese vehicle exporter

Absa Kenya partners World Navi to offer structured financing for vehicle imports from Japan, easing upfront costs and expanding car ownership access.

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