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Gemfields raises $32 million from Zambia emerald auction

Gemfields secured $32 million from its Zambia Kagem emerald auction, boosting confidence in gemstone demand.

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Blencowe secures $1.5 million funding for Uganda mining project

Funding fuels Uganda’s Orom-Cross graphite project in the critical minerals race.

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Rubis Energy Kenya’s half-year sales reach $533 million as forex masks mixed results

Rubis Energy Kenya posts $533 million sales in H1 2025 as retail growth offsets aviation drag and forex volatility.

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Kenyan investment giant Centum consolidates control of Akiira geothermal project with $1.8 million buyout

Centum Investment raises Akiira Geothermal stake to 85% with $1.8 million buyout, seeking partners to revive the stalled Rift Valley project

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10 powerful female entrepreneurs in Mauritius

Mauritius’ women entrepreneurs are driving growth across finance, luxury, and startups.

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Kavango Resources boost Zimbabwe gold mining with $2.9 million funding

Kavango moves toward early gold production with a $2.9 million raise.

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Meet 5 airline founders driving Nigeria’s aviation growth

Nigerian aviation founders expand routes, jobs, and access despite industry hurdles.

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TotalEnergies bets on Namibia oil growth beyond Venus project

TotalEnergies pushes deeper into Namibia with Venus as a growth foundation.

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Walmart set to open first retail stores in South Africa

Walmart to launch first branded stores in South Africa, boosting its African retail strategy.

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