Tag: Business

Mauritius-based Harel Mallac steers recovery as turnaround efforts lift revenue to $72.5 million

Port Louis-based diversified conglomerate Harel Mallac returns to operating profit as turnaround efforts lift revenue to $72.5 million.

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Dangote Refinery valued at $39.1 billion in private placement as it seeks fresh capital

Dangote Petroleum Refinery is valued at $39.1 billion in a private placement aiming to raise about $1 billion in fresh capital.

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Nigeria’s power sector bleeds $230 million over unpaid energy bills in Q1 2026

Nigeria’s power distributors lost $230 million in Q1 2026 as unbilled electricity, unpaid customer debts, and power theft deepened sector losses.

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Tiger Brands boosts solar rollout across seven plants as energy costs rise

Tiger Brands expands solar power across seven factories in South Africa to cut costs, reduce grid dependence, and boost renewable energy use toward 2030 targets.

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South Africa’s GDP rises 0.5% in Q1, but spending and investment weaken

South Africa’s economy grew 0.5 percent in Q1, beating survey estimates despite a sharp drop in consumer spending and rising fuel costs.

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Google’s $30 billion deal strengthens case for Elon Musk’s SpaceX $1.77 trillion IPO

Google’s $30 billion SpaceX deal validates the metrics for Elon Musk's upcoming $1.77 trillion IPO.

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Nigeria’s DBN pumps $735 million into local businesses, sets sight on 2 million jobs

DBN backs over one million small firms with $735 million, aiming to spark two million new jobs under a fresh five-year strategy.

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Profits jump at Ninety One as managed assets eclipse $230 billion

Ninety One operating profit rises 12 percent as a landmark Sanlam transaction boosts total assets under management to $230.8 billion.

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South African property firm Putprop buys Johannesburg retail center for $7.6 million

Putprop expands its Gauteng portfolio with a $7.6 million retail center acquisition in Johannesburg’s Kramerville design and commercial district.

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Mauritius-based CIEL Group posts $652 million revenue in 9M 2026

CIEL Group posts $652.8 million revenue for 9M 2026 as hotels, healthcare and finance offset weaker textiles performance.

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Egypt targets Middle East grain hub amid rising import costs and supply risks

Egypt is expanding its grain trading and storage network to serve Middle East and African markets as import costs rise and supply risks grow.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth jumps $606 million in one day, nears $20 billion

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth jumps $606 million in a day to $19.7 billion, driven by strong gains in BUA Cement shares.

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