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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

Equity Group boosts Tanzanian subsidiary with $19.8 million capital injection

Equity Group commits $19.8 million to its Tanzanian subsidiary, strengthening its balance sheet and expanding lending capacity

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Flutterwave, gains Nigerian banking license as lifetime payments top $50 billion

Flutterwave secures banking license after surpassing $50 billion in lifetime payments, marking a major shift into lending and deposits across Africa.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

MTN completes mobile money separation in Ghana, advances fintech strategy

MTN completes Ghana mobile money separation, meeting regulations and advancing fintech growth strategy across Africa.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Nigerian lender FCMB, state government provide $1.1 million to support youth farmers

FCMB, Oyo State fund 1,000 youth agripreneurs with $1.1 million to boost agribusiness and create scalable enterprises.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Atterbury auctions former City Lodge Newtown after closure in South Africa

Atterbury Property has sold a shuttered hotel in Johannesburg, a move that reflects how developers are rethinking the future of inner-city real estate as demand shifts away from traditional hospitality.  The former City Lodge Hotel in Newtown, once marketed as a base for exploring the city’s cultural district, was auctioned for close to $3.5 million, according to market estimates. The deal points to growing investor interest in repurposing older hotel assets that no longer meet demand.  Interest in the 148-room…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao

IMF backs Rwanda with $250 million deal to boost economic growth

IMF agreement positions Rwanda to sustain strong growth while reinforcing fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Rose Ada Okwechime takes lead in Nigeria’s mortgage sector with $10.3 million stake in Abbey Mortgage Bank

Nigerian mortgage pioneer Rose Ada Okwechime holds $10.3 million stake in Madonna Ashib, shaping Nigeria’s mortgage and financial services sector.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s son, Khalifa, to receive $9.6 million from BUA Foods

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s son, Khalifa Rabiu, to receive N13.2 billion ($9.6 million) from BUA Foods’ record dividend payout.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Exxaro secures long-term coal supply deal with Eskom for Matla Colliery till 2043

Exxaro signs long-term coal deal with Eskom, securing Matla Colliery supply to 2043 and strengthening South Africa’s energy stability.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi