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Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s most profitable lender.
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After $230 million Q1 profit, Zenith Bank opens Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary

Following $230 million Q1 profit, Zenith Bank launches Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary to deepen West African corporate banking expansion.

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Turnstar House, Turnstar Holdings commercial property located in Main Mall, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Botswana’s Turnstar reports $26.1 million rental income; profit falls 64%

Gaborone-based property investment company Turnstar posts $26.1 million rental income; profit falls 64% amid valuation and FX losses.

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Peter Ndegwa Safaricom compensation 2025
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Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa pockets $2.3 million salary in 2025

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa earned $2.28 million in 2025, up 16.6%, as profit declined despite revenue and asset growth.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu.
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu becomes Africa’s second-richest as fortune hits $15.8 billion

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu reaches $15.8 billion net worth, becoming Africa’s second-richest as BUA Cement shares rally.

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Shaun Roos corruption case
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South African court denies bail to businessman Shaun Roos in $95 million Cape contracts case

Cape Town court denies bail to businessman Shaun Roos over $95 million corruption case tied to municipal contracts and bribery allegations.

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Zafiri IFC off-grid Africa
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Mauritius’ Zafiri fund targets $1 billion valuation with IFC’s $120 million off-grid push in Africa

Zafiri targets $1 billion valuation as IFC commits $120 million to expand off-grid energy and clean cooking access across Africa.

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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, one of Africa's richest individuals.
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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth hits $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris boosts wealth to $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold, strengthening his mining portfolio.

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James Mwangi Equity Group stake
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Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi’s stake in Equity Group tops $70 million

James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake tops $70 million as shares rally, boosting wealth and reinforcing investor confidence in the lender.

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Metair $198 million debt refinance
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South Africa’s Metair secures $198 million debt refinance, extends maturity to 5 years

Metair refinances $198 million debt, extending maturity to five years to ease pressure and support capital spending ahead of FY2026 shift.

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Access Bank headquarters in Lagos, corporate headquarters of Access Holdings Plc.
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Nigeria’s Access Holdings skips 2025 dividend as $380 million impairment hits income

Access Holdings will skip its 2025 final dividend after $380 million impairment charges weighed on earnings despite profit growth and asset expansion.

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Nedbank NCBA takeover offer
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South Africa’s Nedbank secures 77% backing for $856 million NCBA acquisition in Kenya

Nedbank secures 77% backing for its $856 million NCBA stake acquisition, advancing a cross-border deal to expand into Kenya’s fast-growing banking market.

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Amadou Diallo, Senegalese executive and CEO of Aramex.
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Senegalese executive Amadou Diallo named CEO of logistics giant Aramex

Amadou Diallo takes over as Aramex CEO as the $1.73 billion logistics group seeks steadier earnings and growth.

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