Nigeria’s Sterling Holdco sees H1 profit surge to $37 million on strong lending

Sterling Holdco's first-half profit rose to $37 million as lending growth, deposits and assets strengthened earnings.

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Cement posts $470 million half-year profit as African exports jump

Dangote Cement reports a $470 million half-year profit driven by a 62 percent surge in African exports and stronger regional sales.

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Japan to invest $34 million in Namibia rare earth project

Japan and Namibia advance a rare earth project as Toyota Tsusho and JOGMEC seek new mineral supplies for EVs and high-tech industries.

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Chinese investors win contract for Mozambique border post

Mozambique awards Chinese firms a $30 million border post project to improve trade, freight movement and logistics links with Zimbabwe.

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Namibia approves TotalEnergies Mopane deal, expands Orange Basin oil push

Namibia approves TotalEnergies’ 40% Mopane stake, boosting Orange Basin expansion and advancing Venus project toward final investment decision.

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Seplat Energy to sell 10% stake in NNPCL joint venture for $281.6 million

Seplat Energy signs $281.6 million deal to sell 10% stake in NNPCL joint venture, targeting debt reduction and enhanced shareholder returns.

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Standard Bank, Pepkor explore personal banking partnership      

Standard Bank Pepkor partnership talks could reshape South Africa's banking market with retail-driven financial services.

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Nigerian executive Owen Omogiafo buys 1.9 million shares of Transcorp Group

Transcorp CEO Owen Omogiafo bought 1.9 million shares, increasing her stake as the group expands its assets and earnings.

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South African banker Kwanele Ngwenya earns top leadership role at Malawi’s NICO Holdings

Kwanele Ngwenya becomes NICO Holdings' deputy group managing director as the Malawi-based financial services group advances its succession plan.

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Africa’s top carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, hits $9.1 billion revenue as passenger traffic jumps

Ethiopian Airlines reported $9.1 billion in annual revenue, driven by passenger growth, cargo demand and expansion despite higher costs.

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Africa’s first Black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, loses $1 billion in stock slump

Patrice Motsepe’s net worth fell from $4.4 billion to $3.4 billion due to a steep mining stock decline, sliding his position on South Africa’s rich list.

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Princess Lalla Meryem drives $550 million AI data center push in Morocco’s Midparc

Princess Lalla Meryem advances $550 million AI data center at Midparc, boosting Morocco’s push to become a regional digital hub.

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