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SPE Capital invests in Egypt’s Orchidia to expand ophthalmic drug production

SPE Capital and development finance partners invest in Egypt’s Orchidia Pharmaceutical to expand eye-care drug production and accelerate regional exports.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu backs African entrepreneurs with $100 million over 15 years

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has invested over $100 million in African startups over 15 years, supporting 24,000 entrepreneurs.

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20 world’s most important maritime chokepoints, like the Strait of Hormuz

Twenty strategic maritime chokepoints, from the Strait of Hormuz to Malacca, carry the bulk of global oil, cargo and trade flows.

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South Africa’s richest man faces $2.2 billion loss amid global unrest

South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, loses $2.22 billion as Richemont shares slide amid global unrest.

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Fertiglobe approves $260 million dividend payout for 2025 after strong earnings

Fertiglobe, backed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, approves $260 million 2025 dividends, lifting total capital returns to $334 million after strong earnings growth.

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Nigerian Breweries partners to launch food-grade rPET facility in Ogun State

Nigerian Breweries joins partners to launch food-grade rPET facility in Ogun State, advancing recycling and sustainability in Nigeria.

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Pareto secures full control of Sandton Convention Centre after Southern Sun exits $66 million deal

Pareto secures full ownership of Sandton Convention Centre and two hotels after Southern Sun exits the 66 million deal with Liberty.

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Nigerian billionaires Elumelu, Rabiu meet Macron to strengthen Africa-France ties

Elumelu and Rabiu meet Macron at Élysée Palace to strengthen investment and trade ties between France and Africa.

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Top 15 global billionaires investing billions across Africa

Global billionaires including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates are investing billions across Africa’s tech, infrastructure, and development sectors.

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KCB Group posts record $530 million profit as Kenyan unit leads earnings growth

KCB Group Plc posts $530 million profit as Kenyan unit leads earnings and mobile lending expands across East Africa.

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Meet Samuel Tafesse, Ethiopian multi-millionaire behind Africa’s first Marriott hotel

Ethiopian developer Samuel Tafesse built sub-Saharan Africa’s first Marriott hotel, rising from street trader to construction magnate.

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Woolworths names Sam Ngumeni CEO as Roy Bagattini prepares to retire in 2026

Woolworths names longtime executive Sam Ngumeni CEO as Roy Bagattini prepares to retire in 2026 after six years leading strategic turnaround.

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