DTB executives during the opening of the DTB Kilimani branch in Nairobi.
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Kenya’s DTB posts $75.7 million half-year profit as loans, deposits grow

DTB posted a KSh9.8 billion ($75.7 million) H1 2026 pretax profit, up 37 percent amid strong regional digital banking growth.

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Equity Group headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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East Africa’s largest lender, Equity Group, sees first-half profit top $350 million

Equity Group’s first-half profit rose 32 percent to KSh45.5 billion ($352 million), driven by stronger lending and regional growth.

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Harel Mallac & Co. Limited, a Mauritius-based diversified conglomerate.
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Mauritius-based Harel Mallac returns to profit as first-half revenue hits $36 million

Harel Mallac returned to profit in H1 2026 as revenue rose 12.2% to MUR1.68 billion, despite continued losses in chemicals.

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Hacienda Ras El Hekma
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Palm Hills Developments secures $157 million financing to accelerate Palm Hills New Cairo

Palm Hills Developments secures $157 million financing to accelerate construction and deliveries at its Palm Hills New Cairo project in East Cairo.

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Ali Dharani, Indian-born Namibian businessman
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Ali Dharani: Indian-born Namibian businessman behind Rani Group’s retail empire

Indian-born Namibian businessman Ali Dharani built Rani Group from a border trading business into a nationwide retail and manufacturing empire.

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Adrian Basson, Whitey Basson's Son
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Adrian Basson: Shoprite heir turns $3 million Hungry Lion into a 500-store fast-food empire

Adrian Basson transformed Hungry Lion from a $1 million Shoprite-linked business into a 500-store African fast-food chain across nine countries.

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Namibia Consul Justin Anosike denies $1 million Dangote meeting fee

Namibia’s honorary consul in Nigeria denies seeking $1 million from Aliko Dangote to arrange a presidential meeting over a proposed investment.

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Nonesi Mall
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Vukile Property Fund opens $4.7 million Nonesi Mall expansion in South Africa

Vukile Property Fund has opened a $4.7 million Nonesi Mall expansion in South Africa, adding retail space, tenants and jobs in the Eastern Cape.

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Inside Chobe Water Villas
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Inside Chobe Water Villas, a luxury retreat on Botswana’s Zambezi

Explore Chobe Water Villas in Namibia’s Zambezi Region, a luxury riverside retreat offering safari, wildlife, dining, wellness and adventure.

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Mozambique starts Topuito Industrial Park to boost local SMEs
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Mozambique starts Topuito Industrial Park to boost SME opportunities

Mozambique has begun work on the Topuito Industrial Park, creating new opportunities for SMEs to supply the mining and wider economy.

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KAP revises Southern Cape forestry deal as PG Bison assets move to new buyer

KAP has revised its Southern Cape forestry deal, with PG Bison assets set to move to CPIH under amended transaction terms.

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Nigerian businessman and GTBank co-founder, Fola Adeola.
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GTBank co-founder Fola Adeola gains $44 million as oil stake hits $271 million

Fola Adeola’s Aradel stake rebounds to $271.4 million as shares rise 19.7 percent after a sharp June-to-July selloff.

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