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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.

17 Richest mining moguls in Africa

Africa’s top 17 mining moguls transform gold, diamonds, and minerals into billions, driving jobs, infrastructure, and industrial growth.

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UAE’s Arkan enters Egypt with $212.6 million SLCITI investment deal

Arkan enters Egypt with a $212.6 million real estate push.

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Capitec’s market cap tops $30 billion, regains title as Africa’s most valuable bank

The South African lender, known for its large retail customer base, overtook FirstRand to regain its position as the continent’s…

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DTB completes $9.8 million Burundi sale, ends 16-year market presence

Diamond Trust Bank sells 83.67% Burundi stake for $9.8 million, exiting the market after 16 years and reshaping its regional strategy.

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ADvTECH, Africa’s largest private education provider, tops $1.5 billion market cap

ADvTECH tops $1.5 billion market cap as student demand, acquisitions and strong earnings lift Africa’s largest private education group.

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South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer rebounds with $1.6 billion gain

Nicky Oppenheimer adds $1.6 billion in five weeks as private investments drive wealth recovery across Africa, Asia, and global markets.

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MTN Uganda Q1 profit falls to $46 million amid election internet shutdown

MTN Uganda Q1 profit slips 3.8% to $46 million as election disruptions, investments, and currency pressures weigh on earnings growth.

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Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills stake nears $100 million as Egypt property stocks rally

Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills stake nears $100 million as shares surge, driven by strong earnings and rising investor demand for Egypt property stocks.

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote plans 20,000MW power project expansion

Aliko Dangote plans a 20,000MW power project as he expands into energy, fertiliser, LNG and refinery growth across Nigeria and global markets.

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Egypt’s Misr Travel set for $2.4 million temporary listing on EGX

Misr Travel seeks $2.4M EGX listing as Egypt advances tourism sector reforms and state-owned asset modernization drive.

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Aliko Dangote refinery drives petrol prices up 82 percent in Nigeria this year

Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery lifts petrol prices 82 percent in 2026, reshaping Nigeria’s fuel supply as costs climb.

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African ports miss out as Hormuz disruption reroutes shipping via Cape routes

African ports see minimal gains as Hormuz tensions divert global shipping via Cape routes, extending voyages and reshaping trade flows.

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