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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.

Attijariwafa Bank’s valuation hits $16 billion, maintains lead on Casablanca Stock Exchange

Attijariwafa Bank remains Morocco’s largest lender with $15.6 billion market valuation on Casablanca Exchange

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UBA, BoI unveil $3.3 million fund to boost female entrepreneurs

UBA and BoI launch $3.3 million loan fund to boost women entrepreneurs, MSMEs, green energy, education, and healthcare in Nigeria.

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MG Developments launches VALO Hospitality, plans $40.6 million hotel expansion

MG Developments launches VALO Hospitality, investing $40.6 million to expand hotels and tourism in Egypt.

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Finergreen exits Africa as local teams take over operations

Finergreen exits Africa, selling operations in Abidjan, Nairobi and Cape Town as local teams launch Amara and Honeywood brands.

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Ugandan entrepreneur Simpson Birungi’s Movit to receive $20 million backing for expansion

IFC is weighing up to $20 million for Uganda’s Movit Products to expand manufacturing into Tanzania and scale operations in Uganda expansion push

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Shuka Minerals hits 65.7% zinc grade at Zambia’s Kabwe mine after takeover

Shuka Minerals hits 65.7% zinc at Zambia’s Kabwe mine, boosting resource expansion outlook and strengthening project economics.

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South Africa’s Eskom explores World Bank backing for multibillion-dollar nuclear build

Eskom explores World Bank support for a multibillion-dollar nuclear project aiming to add up to 5,200 megawatts to South Africa’s power grid.

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Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub pockets $2.4 million salary in 2025 

Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub pockets $2.4 million in 2025, up 15%, as profits and Africa expansion drive growth.

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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola to pour part of $750 million warchest into Dangote Refinery

Femi Otedola plans a $100 million stake in Dangote Refinery, reallocating capital from his $750 million Geregu Power exit into Nigeria’s energy sector shift.

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CEO of MTN Nigeria Karl Toriola takes $3.5 million pay in 2025

MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola’s pay jumps 61% to $3.5 million in 2025, driven by strong profit rebound and revenue growth.

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Mantengu plans $120 million Averi asset acquisition in African energy push

Mantengu plans $120 million Averi acquisition to expand into African energy, digital infrastructure and diversify beyond mining.

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Spear REIT expands Western Cape push with new acquisition talks after $60 million raise

Spear REIT advances Western Cape expansion plans after raising R1 billion ($60.2 million), pursuing new income-generating property acquisitions.

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