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Amid $100 million expansion plan, Redtech ranks among Africa’s fastest-growing companies

Redtech, backed by Tony Elumelu, ranks among Africa’s fastest-growing fintech firms amid expansion into 29 countries.

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Patrick Schegg CRDB Bank dividend
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Swiss-Tanzanian investor Patrick Schegg set for $1.8 million CRDB Bank dividend

Patrick Schegg set for $1.8 million payout as CRDB Bank raises dividend 38% on strong 2025 earnings and sustained customer growth.

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10 female CEOs redefining Africa’s banking industry

Meet 10 female CEOs leading Africa’s top banks, driving digital banking, profits, financial inclusion and regional expansion.

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MTN Group
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Ralph Mupita leads MTN to $3.4 billion revenue in Q1 2026 as Nigeria, Ghana drive growth

MTN posts $3.4 4 billion in Q1 2026 revenue as Nigeria, Ghana fuel growth, driven by data, fintech and rising subscriber expansion.

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Prosus wins more time for Delivery Hero sale
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Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, targets $3.6 billion Just Eat revenue

Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, targets $3.6 billion revenue from Just Eat within a year as it streamlines operations.

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MCB AXIAN Energy financing Africa
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MCB, 15 banks join Proparco to close Africa’s $50 billion agri-finance gap

Proparco and 16 lenders launch Africa AgriTrade Coalition to bridge $50 billion trade finance gap, boosting food supply chains.

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Isyaku Abdulsamad “Khalifa” Rabiu.
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Abdul Samad Rabiu’s son, Khalifa’s BUA Foods stake tops $300 million

BUA Foods' valuation lifts Khalifa Rabiu’s 473,628,201 share stake above $300 million amid a 21 percent rally on the Nigerian Exchange.

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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe says partnerships boost South Africa’s mining sector

Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe says public-private partnerships are improving South Africa’s mining output and investor confidence.

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Ecobank Proparco agricultural financing
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Ecobank gets $353 million deal to boost African agriculture, women entrepreneurs

Ecobank secures $353 million Proparco-backed financing to boost African agriculture and expand support for women-led businesses.

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Kenya moves to secure IMF support as Iran tensions raise energy costs

Kenya moves to secure International Monetary Fund support as rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions pressure the economy and fiscal stability.

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CRDB Proparco Tanzania trade finance deal
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CRDB secures $106 million Proparco-backed Tanzania trade finance deal

CRDB, Proparco sign $106 million guarantee deal to expand MSME financing, boost trade across Tanzania and East Africa.

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Wole Oshin Custodian dividend payout
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Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin bags N4.7 billion payout from Custodian

Wole Oshin bags N4.7 billion ($3.5 million) payout as Custodian Investment approves N16.17 billion dividend after strong 2025 earnings and revenue growth.

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