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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.

Top 15 global billionaires investing billions across Africa

Global billionaires including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates are investing billions across Africa’s tech, infrastructure, and development sectors.

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IFC backs Titan’s $70 million bond to fund sustainable cement projects in the Balkans

IFC backs Titan’s $70 million bond to expand low-carbon cement production and energy efficiency across the Western Balkans.

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Wema Bank records $5.3 million fraud exposure as insider risks climb in Nigeria

The disclosure also points to a familiar challenge across Nigeria’s financial system: internal control lapses accounted for the bulk of…

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Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa pockets $2.3 million salary in 2025

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa earned $2.28 million in 2025, up 16.6%, as profit declined despite revenue and asset growth.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu becomes Africa’s second-richest as fortune hits $15.8 billion

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu reaches $15.8 billion net worth, becoming Africa’s second-richest as BUA Cement shares rally.

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South African court denies bail to businessman Shaun Roos in $95 million Cape contracts case

Cape Town court denies bail to businessman Shaun Roos over $95 million corruption case tied to municipal contracts and bribery allegations.

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East Africa gains as Tanzania, Rwanda deepen economic ties

Trade links between Tanzania and Rwanda are entering a new phase as both countries move to strengthen cooperation in commerce, infrastructure and energy, underscoring a wider push for economic integration across East Africa.  The renewed partnership follows talks in Dar es Salaam between Samia Suluhu Hassan and Paul Kagame, where both leaders agreed to broaden cooperation in trade, investment, transport, energy, security and immigration.  Their discussions come as East African economies work to lower trade costs, improve transport networks and…

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Mauritius’ Zafiri fund targets $1 billion valuation with IFC’s $120 million off-grid push in Africa

Zafiri targets $1 billion valuation as IFC commits $120 million to expand off-grid energy and clean cooking access across Africa.

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Standard Chartered to sell East Africa HQ as it scales back presence 

Standard Chartered sells its Nairobi headquarters as part of an Africa and Middle East restructuring focused on efficiency and wealth banking.

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Cloud9 acquires M-Tickets, targeting Africa’s fast-growing events economy

Cloud9, a fintech startup aimed at providing digital banking, payments and savings for young Africans, has acquired digital ticketing platform M-Tickets. The move signals a further consolidation in a sector that has expanded quickly as Kenya’s growing middle class looks for easier ways to access live entertainment. In cities such as Nairobi, more consumers now buy tickets on mobile phones, pay through digital wallets and expect instant confirmation. That shift has brought financial technology and entertainment platforms into closer alignment…

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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth hits $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris boosts wealth to $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold, strengthening his mining portfolio.

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Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi’s stake in Equity Group tops $70 million

James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake tops $70 million as shares rally, boosting wealth and reinforcing investor confidence in the lender.

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