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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

IFC partners Cashi to expand digital payments in Chad’s low-connectivity markets

IFC partners Cashi to expand digital payments in Chad, targeting low-connectivity markets and boosting financial inclusion.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Upgraded access boosts tourism outlook at Victoria Falls

Improved air access is lifting Zimbabwe’s tourism outlook, with Victoria Falls drawing renewed interest as a gateway for travel across Southern Africa. Operators say easier connections are already supporting bookings as more visitors plan trips that combine several destinations in one journey.  The planned return of a direct Harare–London route is expected to deepen that recovery. The link would reconnect Zimbabwe to a key European market and make it simpler for long-haul travelers to reach one of Africa’s most visited…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao

Angola taps global markets with $2.5 billion Eurobond, demand surges

Angola returns to markets with $2.5B Eurobond, attracting strong demand despite high rates.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

South Africa’s royal Bafokeng nation sees stake in OUTsurance hits $837 million

South Africa’s Royal Bafokeng Nation holds $837.1 million in OUTsurance shares, reflecting a powerful community-owned investment model.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Zambia targets $1 billion tourism revenue, 3 million visitors in 2026    

Zambia targets 3 million visitors and $1billion tourism revenue by 2026 as it gears up for ZATEX, boosting growth and global profile.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Heirs Energies drives African entrepreneurship, invests $10 million in 2,000 startups

Heirs Energies invests $10 million in 2,000 African startups, supporting entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Remgro posts $307 million half-year earnings; Mediclinic and Rainbow boost results

Remgro posts $307 million half-year earnings, boosted by Mediclinic, Rainbow Chicken, and strong portfolio performance.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Johannesburg opens first EV charging station, boosting Africa’s shift

Johannesburg is moving to expand clean transport, opening its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station as Africa’s largest city begins to align with a global shift toward low-emission mobility. The step reflects a broader push by African cities to invest in cleaner infrastructure despite ongoing power constraints.  The pilot site, launched in Booysens on March 24, 2026, is the first phase of a wider plan to support electric vehicles, including buses, across the city. Officials say the project is tied…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao

Revolut expands to South Africa, seeks banking licence

UK digital bank Revolut sets up South African units, names local chairman, and files for a full banking licence.

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