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Nigerian billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu.
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Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp posts Q1 profit above $27 million on hospitality gains

Transcorp, led by Tony Elumelu, posts N37.9 billion ($27.6 million) Q1 profit, with hospitality gains offsetting weaker power revenue.

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Capitec Gerrie Fourie board return
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South Africa’s Capitec brings back former CEO Gerrie Fourie to board after cooling-off period

Capitec reappoints former CEO Gerrie Fourie to board after cooling-off period, strengthening governance and continuity amid strong earnings growth.

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Julius Mwale smart city Kenya
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Julius Mwale’s $2 billion smart-city bet: Rise, ambition, questions surrounding Kenya’s developer

Julius Mwale advances a $2 billion healthcare-led smart city in Kenya, pitching a scalable model while facing scrutiny over execution and scale.

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Enko Capital impact fund
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Alain Nkontchou’s Enko Capital backs Angola solar projects with $100 million

Enko Capital deploys $100M fund into Angola’s 72.4MW Luneta solar project, boosting renewable energy capacity and private credit use.

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Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal.
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Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal’s final corporate move sets up $2B Airtel Money IPO

Airtel Africa, led by Sunil Bharti Mittal, plans Airtel Money IPO that could raise up to $2 billion amid a 2026 leadership transition.

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IFC Norfund financing
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IFC, Norfund back $83.2 million Nigeria energy push to reach 500,000 users

Nearly half a million Nigerian households are set to gain power access as IFC and Norfund commit $83.2 million to expand off-grid solar energy systems nationwide.

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DR Congo telecom tower expansion
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IFC plans $59 million telecom tower financing for Eastcastle in DR Congo

IFC considers $59 million for Eastcastle to expand telecom towers in DR Congo, boosting connectivity and digital inclusion.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man
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Aliko Dangote becomes first African, first Black billionaire worth over $30 billion

Aliko Dangote becomes first African and first Black billionaire worth over 30 billion dollars, with net worth rising to $30.3 billion according to Forbes.

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Cygnum Capital’s FEI-OnGrid targets $750 million to expand Africa clean energy investments

FEI-OnGrid targets $750 million fund to scale decentralized renewable energy investments, boosting electricity access across underserved African markets.

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Aerial view of LUX Grand Baie in Mauritius, a flagship property of LUX Island Resorts under IBL Group’s luxury hospitality and tourism expansion strategy.
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LUX Island Resorts posts $191 million revenue, higher profit in 9M 2026

LUX Island Resorts posts $191 million revenue in 9M 2026, with higher profit, stronger occupancy, and asset base rising to $437 million.

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UBA House Marina in Lagos, the headquarters of United Bank for Africa.
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UBA plans 2026 dividend return as loan recovery efforts gain pace

UBA targets 2026 dividend return as loan recoveries improve after a N331 billion ($241.3 million) provision hit 2025 profit.

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ARM Boliden nickel offtake deal
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM signs Boliden nickel deal to restart Nkomati mine

ARM signs nickel offtake deal with Boliden, advancing plans to restart South Africa’s Nkomati mine and secure European supply chain access.

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