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Standard Bank leads Africa with the continent’s largest branch network

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest lender, operates the continent’s largest branch network, anchoring…

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Africa’s 10 worst-hit countries by inflation in 2025

Inflation is battering African economies, eroding incomes and investor confidence as currency…

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Kayko secures $1.2 million seed round for Rwanda SMEs

At a Glance Rwanda’s small businesses are widely seen as the engine…

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Banks in Africa with more than 700 branches

Africa’s biggest banks still build power through vast branch networks, anchoring deposits,…

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Indalo Hotels & Leisure, Afrirent’s flagship bet on the hospitality industry

Indalo Hotels & Leisure marks Afrirent’s pivot into asset-backed hospitality, blending transformation,…

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How African billionaires structure wealth to protect control, assets and influence

African billionaires preserve wealth through trusts, LLCs and foundations, separating control, risk…

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African billionaires’ strategy: Media, energy, banks before anything else

Across Africa, billionaires buy media, energy and banks first, using control of…

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10 biggest retail investors on the African continent

Africa’s retail boom is being shaped by early-stage investors backing commerce, payments…

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How wealthy African businessmen use self-loans to build control and avoid repayment

African billionaires use shareholder loans to retain control, boost balance sheets and…

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