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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

ONE Development expands into Egypt with regional real estate push

ONE Development pushes into Egypt with tech-focused DO New Cairo launch.

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Africa’s $10 billion club

Africa’s $10 billion club highlights banking, mining, telecom, and tech giants shaping global investment trends.

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Africa’s most valuable listed firms above $10 billion

Africa’s $10 billion club highlights banking, telecom, mining, and tech giants shaping global investment trends.

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Greening the Atlantic Isles: An off-grid aeroponic Tower Farm rises in Cape Verde

Cape Verde launches 100 aeroponic towers to grow vegetables without soil, saving water and reducing import reliance.

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Italian energy giant Eni, commits $8 billion to Egypt’s energy sector over five years

Eni commits $8 billion to Egypt to boost oil and gas output, LNG exports, and explore rare earth mining.

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Botswana unveils citizenship program to diversify economy

The new program targets housing, tourism, and energy to diversify Botswana’s economy.

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Tullow Oil eyes Ghana licence extension as reserves fall 11% in H1 2025

Tullow Oil reports 11% reserve fall in H1 2025 as it seeks Ghana licence extensions to sustain Jubilee and TEN fields.

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7 largest supermarket chains in Africa

Africa’s top supermarkets reshape shopping with pricing, delivery, and local sourcing as incomes rise and urbanization grows.

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Inside Afrirent Holdings: The Tsabedze family’s bet on hotels

Afrirent Holdings shifts from fleet services to hotels under Tsabedze leadership, betting on Africa’s growing hospitality market.

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