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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.

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Most valuable lenders in Botswana
African banking rankings

7 most valuable lenders on Botswana Stock Exchange

Stable regulation and concentrated assets underpin Botswana’s banking sector as top lenders drive profits, digital growth and regional influence, ranked by valuation.

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Coffee earned Uganda about $2.4 billion in the 12 months to November
Africa trade

Bumper harvest lifts Uganda Coffee shipments by over 60 percent

At a Glance Uganda’s coffee exports climbed sharply in November, rising more than 60% from a year earlier as a strong harvest in key growing regions pushed more beans to market, according to a government report.  The increase underscores coffee’s central role in Uganda’s export economy at a time when global prices remain elevated and demand from Europe and Asia is steady. For farmers, the larger volumes reflect favorable weather and improved yields in parts of the country.  Uganda is…

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Africa education funds
Africa education funds

10 of Africa’s biggest Education funds

Africa’s top 10 education funds invest millions, boosting STEM, leadership, and research to shape the continent’s future talent pipeline.

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Kofisi shutters branches pivots to premium hubs
Africa commercial real estate trends

Kofisi shuts Nairobi offices after $3.2 million loss, focuses on premium workspaces

Kofisi shuts Nairobi’s Karen and Upper Hill branches after $3.2 million loss, refocusing on flagship Westlands, Riverside offices.

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Biggest aviation carriers in Africa
Africa aviation market growth

10 biggest aviation carriers in Africa

Africa’s top airlines rebound in 2024 as passenger traffic, cargo demand and state investment drive expansion across global routes and hubs.

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African iron ore reserves
Africa natural resources

10 African countries with the most iron reserves

Africa’s iron ore powerhouses hold billions of tonnes, attracting global miners, boosting exports, jobs, infrastructure and reshaping regional economies.

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Dunia Cyber City will operate as a “Digital Free Zone” under Zanzibari law
African technology

The $1 billion project reshaping Zanzibar’s tech ambitions

At a Glance Zanzibar is making a calculated push to become East Africa’s next technology center, unveiling a $1 billion digital city designed to attract global tech firms, remote professionals and foreign capital. The project signals how smaller economies are competing for high-value digital work as geography plays a diminishing role in where companies operate.  Officials say the initiative is meant to broaden Zanzibar’s economic base, which has long relied on tourism and trade. By focusing on technology and cross-border…

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Sasini avocado plant sale
African commodity producers

Kenya’s agribusiness, Sasini, swings to profitability after $4.4 million loss

Kenya’s Sasini Plc posts Ksh188 million ($1.46 million) profit in FY2025, reversing a $4.4 million loss as stronger coffee and macadamia prices lift earnings.

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Karowe Mine, Botswana
Botswana Mining

Lucara targets $70 million private placement for Botswana’s Karowe expansion

Lucara moves to raise $70 million as it advances the high-value Karowe underground diamond project.

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