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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.

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15 biggest listed cement firms in Africa

Africa’s 15 biggest listed cement firms anchor infrastructure growth, led by Nigerian and Egyptian giants shaping valuations, capacity and regional supply.

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China steps up Africa diplomacy with focus on trade routes

At a Glance China has opened the year with a fresh diplomatic push across Africa, putting trade routes, shipping access and supply chains at the center of its outreach as competition for influence on the continent grows.  The effort is being led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who this week began his annual New Year tour of Africa. The trip continues a practice Beijing has kept for more than 30 years, using the first overseas visit of the year to…

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15 biggest pharmaceutical manufacturers in Africa

Africa’s biggest pharmaceutical manufacturers are reshaping healthcare through local production, digital retail, and regional expansion.

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10 African mining projects set to hit milestones in 2026

African mining projects in 2026 aim to boost copper, lithium, gold, and iron ore production across the continent.

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Kenya’s $2.4 million Kagio ESP market nears completion in Kirinyaga

Kenya’s $2.4 million Kagio ESP market nears completion, promising modern stalls, jobs, and formal trade opportunities for over 1,000 traders.

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21 most valuable stocks on the Lusaka Securities Exchange

Zambia’s top 21 LuSE stocks, led by Shoprite, reveal concentrated market value in banking, energy, mining, and consumer sectors.

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Zanaco tops Lusaka Securities Exchange as the most valuable bank with $420.7 million valuation

Zanaco tops the Lusaka Securities Exchange with a $420.7 million valuation, reflecting scale, profits and investor confidence.

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10 of Africa’s biggest coffee farms

Africa’s biggest coffee farms power exports, rural jobs and premium pricing, spanning Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.

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Jubilee gets $10 million second payment after selling South African chrome assets

Jubilee Metals Group, Zambia copper, chrome assets, African mining, Global copper demand, Base metals divestment Africa, African mining portfolio shift, featured

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