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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

15 most valuable stocks on the stock Exchange of Tunisia

Tunisia’s 15 most valuable listed firms anchor market liquidity, sector strength and investor sentiment across the Bourse de Tunis.

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Morocco plans two new deep water Ports to boost trade

At a Glance Morocco is moving ahead with a major expansion of its port network, pushing to build two deepwater facilities on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts as it looks to deepen its role in regional and global trade.  Officials see the projects as an extension of policies that have turned ports into engines of growth, supporting manufacturing, energy supply and exports while tightening links between Europe, Africa and the Atlantic Basin.  The plan builds on the success of Tanger…

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7 most valuable lenders in Kenya with over half a billion dollar valuation

Kenya’s top 10 banks dominate East Africa, shaping trade, credit, and investment while driving Nairobi Securities Exchange growth.

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Amsons Group takes majority control of EAPCC in Kenya cement push

Amsons deepens its control of Kenya’s cement market with a majority EAPCC takeover, reshaping competition and accelerating regional industry consolidation.

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10 of Africa’s largest deep sea ports

Africa’s deep-sea ports are evolving into high-capacity trade hubs as investments, new routes and automation accelerate container and bulk flows across the continent.

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10 of Africa’s biggest gold producers by volume

Africa’s top gold miners are reshaping output leadership as Ghana, South Africa and West Africa drive stronger volumes and rising global investment flows.

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Marble to debut its first luxury hotel in Sandton

Marble unveils its first luxury hotel in Sandton, expanding the brand’s signature hospitality experience.

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10 of Africa’s biggest gold producer by volume

Africa’s top gold producers are reshaping mining power, with West Africa expanding output and redefining the continent’s gold landscape

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10 of Africa’s largest dry ports

Africa’s biggest dry ports are reshaping trade flows as upgraded terminals, rail links and inland hubs boost container capacity and regional connectivity.

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