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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.

Latest Business News

South Africa’s largest mall, Fourways, shows signs of revival after years of strain

Fourways Mall shows steady recovery as new leases, upgrades and stronger anchors help revive South Africa’s largest shopping center after years of strain.

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Egypt targets intra-African growth through infrastructure push

At a Glance Egypt is sharpening its focus on Africa as it looks to lock in new sources of trade, energy supply and industrial growth. Officials see the continent not as a distant market, but as a near-term partner for jobs, exports and capital formation.  Rising demand for ports, roads, power lines and digital networks across Africa is opening space for countries that can move quickly with funding and technical capacity. Cairo wants to be one of those players.  Global…

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Africa’s 25 biggest universities by enrollment ranked

Africa’s largest universities are expanding fast, enrolling thousands and shaping the continent’s skilled workforce and research output.

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Rushbox acquires BuyRentKenya in major East Africa real estate deal

Rushbox boosts its regional reach as it acquires leading platform BuyRentKenya.

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Malawi’s visa policy move could reshape African tourism

At a Glance Malawi is preparing a sharp shift in its visa policy that could redraw travel patterns across Southern Africa and test the country’s appeal with international visitors. The government plans to end visa-free access for most foreign nationals and replace it with a system based strictly on reciprocity.  Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda unveiled the proposal in November 2025. It now awaits parliamentary approval. If passed, travelers from countries that require visas for Malawians would face the same…

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El-Sewedy join forces with chinese firm to build $1 billion phosphate complex in Egypt

Egypt’s El-Sewedy Industrial Development signs $1billion deal with CJN to build phosphate complex in Sokhna Industrial Zone.

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African fashion sector targets new global markets

At a Glance Africa’s fashion and creative industries are entering a new phase of visibility, drawing attention from global buyers, investors and cultural powerhouses. What was once treated as a niche segment is now being recognized as a fast-growing economic pillar with export potential.  Across major markets, brands are searching for new sources of growth and fresh design perspectives. African creators—long celebrated for craftsmanship and cultural depth—are increasingly meeting that demand with commercially viable products.  This shift is also happening…

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20 most expensive universities in Africa

Africa’s top 20 expensive universities offer small classes, modern facilities, global exposure, and premium education for high-paying students.

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7 Supermarkets in Mauritius leading the country’s retail boom

Mauritius’ retail sector is shifting fast as rising incomes, digital shopping and changing lifestyles push supermarkets to expand, modernize and innovate.

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