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African billionaires

Africa’s 23 billionaires gain $20.3 billion; net worth hits $126.7 billion

Africa’s richest 23 gained $20.3 billion, with net worth reaching $126.7 billion as Dangote and Rabiu lead wealth growth.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Capitec Bank HQ
Capitec

Capitec rolls out Smart ID services at new South Africa branches  

Capitec launches Smart ID services at new South African branches.

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Featured

Nigeria’s Shoprite shuts all stores after 20 years despite local takeover

Shoprite Nigeria shuts all Nigerian outlets after two decades, ending local retail operations under Tayo Amusan’s ownership.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Crookes Brothers leadership loss
Crookes Brothers agribusiness leadership

Africa’s leading farm, Crookes Brothers, mourns loss of CFO and director Farzanah Mall

Crookes Brothers mourns CFO Nigel Naidoo and director Farzanah Mall, honoring their leadership in governance, risk oversight, and financial stewardship.

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Absa Kenya vehicle import financing
Baloobhai Patel Absa Kenya dividend

Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel set for $1.6 million Absa Kenya dividend

Kenyan investor Baloobhai Patel is set to earn $1.6 million after Absa Bank Kenya declared a higher dividend following stronger earnings.

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Absa Kenya 2025 profit
Absa Kenya 2025 profit

Absa Kenya posts $177.9 million profit in 2025 amid digital growth

Absa Kenya posts $177.9 million profit in 2025, boosted by digital growth, lower credit costs, and disciplined cost management.

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City Lodge Newtown hotel closure
African hospitality industry

City Lodge to close Newtown hotel in Johannesburg by March 2026

City Lodge will close its 148-room Newtown hotel in Johannesburg by March 2026 as the group streamlines its portfolio and focuses on long-term returns.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
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agriculture

Kenyan Sasini Tea targets China, India as Middle East crisis hits exports

Sasini Tea shifts avocado and macadamia exports to China and India as Middle East tensions disrupt traditional markets.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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MTN IHS Towers acquisition
Featured

MTN’s $6.2 billion IHS takeover could deliver $9.2 million to Bashir Ahmad El-Rufai

Bashir Ahmad El-Rufai could earn $9.2 million if MTN Group completes its $6.2-billion acquisition of telecom tower giant IHS Towers.

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