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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

China opens market to 400 Tanzanian agricultural exporters

China has approved 408 Tanzanian agricultural exporters, giving farmers and companies wider access to the Chinese market after months of trade coordination.

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Eden Development targets $64 million real estate expansion in 2026

Eden Development is set to expand its real estate footprint with a $64 million investment plan spanning Egypt and Georgia.

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Elsewedy Electric lands $68.6 million loan for Hungary power project

Elsewedy Electric secured a $68.6 million CIB loan to fund Hungary’s hydrogen-ready power plant expansion in landmark $827.3 million energy project.

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Johannesburg-based Gold Fields overtakes Naspers as Africa’s most valuable company

Gold Fields has overtaken Naspers as Africa’s most valuable company after a gold price rally lifted mining stocks on the JSE.

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Top billion-dollar companies on Zambia’s Lusaka Securities Exchange

Four firms worth over $1 billion anchor Lusaka Securities Exchange, dominating market value and investor confidence in Zambia’s key sectors.

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Egypt rolls out Startup Charter, eyes $1 billion over five years    

Egypt launches its first Startup Charter, aiming to mobilize $1 billion and support 500,000 jobs over five years.

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Lobito Corridor advances into crucial execution phase

The Lobito Corridor project is moving from planning into full implementation, marking a key step for one of Africa’s most closely watched regional infrastructure efforts. Governments and development partners are shifting focus toward delivery, with a clearer push to align funding, timelines and technical standards.  Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are working alongside the World Bank, the European Union and the African Development Bank to coordinate the next phase. The aim is to turn years of…

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Egypt backs Russia-led BRICS grain exchange, expands trade ties

Egypt deepens ties with Russia, backing a BRICS grain exchange while expanding energy, trade, and investment cooperation across key sectors.

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Discovery acquires Sandton head office for $252.7 million, cancels Phase 2 lease

Discovery acquires 1 Discovery Place for $252.7 million, cancels Phase 2 lease, and strengthens its Johannesburg headquarters ownership.

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