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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

FSDAi and ACP commit $200 million to boost Africa’s clean energy projects

FSDAi and ACP back Africa’s green energy with $200 million investment

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

IFC invests $20 million in Lightrock Africa Fund II

IFC considers $20 million investment in Lightrock Africa Fund II to boost high-growth African firms and strengthen regional private equity.

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Ethiopia attracts $4.2 billion mining investment in new deals

Ethiopia lands $4.2 billion in mining investment to accelerate mineral production

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Banco de Fomento Angola gains $30 million IFC trade guarantee

IFC plans $30 million trade finance for Banco de Fomento Angola, boosting cross-border transactions and business access to global markets.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Centum, linked to Kirubi family, exits Sidian Bank after 25 years with final stake sale

Centum exits Sidian Bank after 25 years, selling its final stake and ending one of Kenya’s longest-running banking investments.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Surging oil prices put South Africa’s fragile recovery at risk

Brent above $100 raises inflation and growth risks for South Africa as conflict drives volatile oil markets and higher fuel costs.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Mauritius-based Group expands Zimbabwe agribusiness footprint with Dendairy acquisition

ETG subsidiary Vamara acquires Zimbabwe dairy processor Dendairy after regulatory approval, aiming to stabilize production and expand operations.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe to receive $27.1 million dividend

Patrice Motsepe will receive $27.1 million as African Rainbow Minerals pays a higher interim dividend after strong earnings growth.

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MNT-Halan targets debt program worth over $570 million

Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan plans a $572 million debt program to fund expansion across Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan and the UAE.

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