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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

BUA Group founder Abdul Samad Rabiu crosses $10 billion, third Nigerian billionaire to do so

BUA Group’s Abdul Samad Rabiu crosses $10 billion, ranking as Nigeria’s second-richest and boosting industrial growth.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

At 444 transactions a second, Moniepoint offers a window into Nigeria’s economy

Moniepoint processes 444 transactions per second, handling over $250 billion annually and offering a real-time view of Nigeria’s digital economy.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Why Ethiopia is reopening talks on its $1billion bond deal

Ethiopia reopens $1 billion bond talks to simplify terms, ensure fairness, and secure long-term financial stability with global creditors.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Hilton expands Africa footprint with three DoubleTree signings

Hilton plans three new DoubleTree hotels in Morocco, Togo and Congo, lifting its Africa pipeline beyond 100 properties.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Patient investors in this Church-founded Tanzanian bank have nearly tripled their money since early 2026

Shares of church-founded Maendeleo Bank Plc have surged nearly 180 percent since early 2026, tripling returns for patient investors in Tanzania.

Editorial Team Editorial Team

Adenia, Proparco to sell OCS Group operations in Morocco, Senegal  

Adenia and Proparco sell OCS operations in Morocco and Senegal to Retail Holding, Amethis.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Ernesto Taricone: Inside the business empire of one of Ghana’s richest men

Italian-Ghanaian tycoon Ernesto Taricone built Ghana’s richest private empire through vertically integrated real estate, construction, agriculture and materials assets.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Delta Corporation shines as Zimbabwe’s only billion-dollar stock

Delta Corporation is the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange’s only billion-dollar stock, commanding 35 percent of market value on strong earnings and liquidity.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

TotalEnergies revives $20 billion Mozambique LNG project   

TotalEnergies restarts $20 billion Mozambique LNG project, boosting gas exports and economic growth

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi