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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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Kenya seeks $1.5 billion Chinese boost for highway upgrades

At a Glance Kenya is set to break ground this Friday on a $1.5 billion highway expansion, partnering with two Chinese state-owned companies in a major effort to modernize its transport infrastructure. The project signals Beijing’s renewed focus on strategic African corridors after a pause in large-scale infrastructure investment.  Officials say the highway initiative will be funded through a mix of debt and equity, reflecting a cautious approach to borrowing amid rising concerns over unsustainable debt levels. “We don’t have…

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Seychelles eyes MICE boom following 12% tourist jump

At a Glance Seychelles is emerging as a rising star in global business tourism after reporting a 12% increase in international arrivals this year. The island nation drew attention at IBTM World 2025 in Barcelona, one of the world’s leading meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) events. Tourism officials used the platform to showcase the sector’s recovery and outline plans to expand beyond traditional leisure travel.  At the event, Seychelles’ delegation highlighted the country’s readiness to host corporate gatherings, pointing…

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Mauritius’ MCB, Omnicane back renewable energy expansion in Africa

MCB and Omnicane fund solar farms under Mauritius’ distributed generation scheme.

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Tanzania Breweries falls under $1 billion in 2025 despite Q3 growth

Tanzania Breweries’ valuation slips below $1 billion in 2025 as earnings weaken and rising costs pressure growth across its key beverage segments.

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21 largest church congregations in Africa

Church megachurches are reshaping Africa’s social and educational systems as faith-driven institutions expand their reach and influence.

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Jubilee partners Galileo to boost Zambia’s Molefe mining project

Molefe copper mine expansion set as Jubilee partners with Galileo.

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7 biggest farms in Africa

Africa’s largest farms show the continent’s vast agricultural strength, from major sugar estates to expansive rice farms driving food production.

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Ghana moves to take control of 1.5 billion-barrel oil asset

At a Glance Ghana is preparing to take direct control of one of its most valuable undeveloped deepwater oil assets, the WCTP2 block. Holding more than 1.5 billion barrels of oil and roughly 1.2 trillion cubic feet of gas, the block is estimated by analysts to be worth over $3 billion. The government sees the move as a way to strengthen energy security and bolster revenues amid declining output from existing fields.  The WCTP2 discovery, made by Springfield E&P, marked…

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Top 20 most valuable stocks on Casablanca Stock Exchange

Morocco’s stock market tops MAD982.4 billion as banking, telecom, energy, and construction giants lead Casablanca’s most valuable companies.

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