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AfDB
BusinessHot News

Zambia shifts debt burden into energy investment with AfDB support

Zambia is using AfDB-backed debt relief to fund grid upgrades and strengthen long-term energy security.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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BusinessHot News

Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan secures Al Ahly Capital backing as valuation hits $1.4 billion

MNT-Halan secures Al Ahly Capital investment, reaching $1.4 billion valuation as Egypt’s fintech sector attracts institutional capital.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
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Ecobank Ghana Abena Osei-Poku
BusinessHot News

Meet Abena Osei-Poku: Ghanaian banker behind billion-dollar lender, Ecobank Ghana

Abena Osei-Poku leads Ecobank Ghana, driving steady asset growth, profit gains, efficiency, and regional banking strategy across West Africa.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
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Rachel More-Oshodi, CEO of ARM-Harith
BusinessHot News

ARM-Harith hits $76 million first close, targets $200 million for African infrastructure fund   

ARM-Harith secures $76 million first close for African infrastructure fund targeting energy, transport, and climate-linked investments.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Egyptian fintech startup, Blnk
TechnologyBusinessHot News

Egyptian fintech startup, Blnk, raises $37 million to scale AI-driven consumer lending

Blnk raises $37 million in equity and debt to expand point-of-sale consumer credit and drive financial inclusion.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
BillionairesBusinessHot News

Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $800 million in under five months

Patrice Motsepe loses $800 million in under five months as Harmony Gold and ARM shares tumble on the JSE amid a broader precious metals retreat.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu, with United Capital CEO Peter Ashade and other executives of the company
Hot NewsBusiness

Nigeria’s United Capital enters East Africa, clinches operating licenses in Ethiopia, Rwanda

United Capital enters Ethiopia and Rwanda, becoming the first foreign investment bank permitted to handle investment banking services in Ethiopia.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Quintin Rossi, the CEO of Spear REIT Limited.
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PIC raises stake in Spear REIT by over $40 million, a month after initial investment

PIC boosts Spear REIT stake above $40 million, raising ownership to nearly 16% and signaling strong confidence in South Africa’s property sector.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of the Dangote Group
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Aliko Dangote’s net worth nears $40 billion as refinery eyes $50 billion IPO

Aliko Dangote’s wealth nears $40 billion as a planned $50 billion refinery IPO draws strong global investor interest and massive capital requests.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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