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Kibo Energy to exit London’s AIM market after failed takeover deal

Kibo Energy will exit London’s AIM after a failed takeover deal, leaving shareholders with illiquid holdings and uncertain future prospects.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Shoprite’s rise under its founding CEO Whitey Basson: From 8 stores to retail giant in 37 years

How Whitey Basson transformed Shoprite from eight stores into Africa’s largest retailer through acquisitions, expansion, and a focus on affordability.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Hilton Lusaka project to cost nearly $100 million as Asmara Holdings backs Zambia expansion

Hilton’s $100 million Lusaka hotel project, backed by Asmara Holdings, signals rising investor confidence in Zambia’s hospitality sector.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Elon Musk loses $601 billion as SpaceX shares crash 50 percent from post-IPO peak

Elon Musk's fortune drops $601 billion as SpaceX shares crash 50 percent from their peak, triggering $15.5 billion in short-seller gains.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Heirs Holdings’ portfolio companies earn international recognition across industries

Heirs Holdings companies Transcorp, AEDC, and Redtech rank among Africa's top performers as Tony Elumelu's Africapitalism model scales.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Africa’s first fully electric mine takes shape as Vulcan invests $160 million

Vulcan invests $160 million to build Africa's first fully electric mine in Mozambique, cutting diesel use and boosting cleaner mining.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao

How Standard Bank Group dominates key African markets under CEO Sim Tshabalala

Standard Bank Group expands across Africa under CEO Sim Tshabalala, using scale, governance and strategy to reinforce market dominance.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Perseus Mining steps up construction at Tanzania gold project

Nyanzaga Gold Project construction accelerates in Tanzania as Perseus Mining targets first gold in January 2027.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

EU completes $5.6 billion Egypt funding program with new $1.7 billion payment

EU funding for Egypt rises to $5.6 billion as a new $1.7 billion payment backs economic reforms, stability and IMF-linked measures.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi