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Mauritius-based MCB Group posts $315 million profit as earnings climb 15%

Mauritius-based MCB Group posts $315 million profit, up 15%, with assets exceeding $23 billion and global operations expanding.

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Africa’s 20 most valuable companies in 2026

Africa’s 20 most valuable stocks in 2026 reflect mining strength, telecom growth, and financial dominance across major exchanges.

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Tsogo Sun buyback tops $14 million as shares fall 33% on JSE

Tsogo Sun repurchases $14.1 million in shares amid 33% stock decline, maintaining financial stability and operational growth.

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Abdul Samad Rabiu becomes Africa’s third-richest as net worth hits $11 billion

Nigerian billionaire industrialist and philanthropist Abdul Samad Rabiu has reached a major milestone, becoming Africa’s third-richest person with a net worth of $11 billion. The surge, driven by a single-day gain of $560 million, comes barely three weeks after he surpassed the $10 billion mark. According to Forbes, Rabiu is now the world’s 278th richest individual, surpassing South African billionaire…

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Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi loses $100 million as BlackRock hits $14 trillion

Adebayo Ogunlesi’s net worth drops to $2.4 billion amid BlackRock stock decline despite reaching $14 trillion in assets under management.

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Unemployment in South Africa falls to lowest level since 2020

South Africa’s unemployment rate drops to 31.4 percent in fourth quarter 2025, lowest since 2020, as hiring improves modestly.

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Mandarin Oriental, TMG partner on Egypt luxury hotels, Nile Cruise

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group expands in Egypt with historic hotels and its first luxury Nile cruise launch.

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Aliko Dangote’s daughters, Halima, Fatima, Mariya, take key roles in family conglomerate

Dangote daughters assume executive roles, leading energy, cement, and international operations at Africa’s top conglomerate.

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South Africa fast-tracks $3 billion Durban LNG power plant

South Africa accelerates a $3 billion Durban LNG plant, combining power generation, gas pipelines, and industrial LNG supply.

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PIC boosts Famous Brands stake to 15.02% in $53 million bet

PIC raises stake in Famous Brands to $53 million, lifting holding to 15.02% as sales rise and institutional appetite grows.

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Patrice Motsepe steps down from ARM executive duties under new JSE rules

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe steps down from ARM executive role, stays as chairman.

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Ninety-One increases Resilient REIT stake to $212 million

Ninety-One lifts Resilient REIT stake to $212 million, reinforcing institutional confidence in South Africa’s retail property sector.

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