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BUA Group drives Africa’s food independence through strategic Abu Dhabi deals

BUA Group teams with AD Ports and MAIR to expand sugar refining, regional food production, and global logistics.

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Africa’s 10 oldest billionaires

Africa’s 10 oldest billionaires, 75 and above, built $50 billion empires spanning retail, banking, mining and luxury goods.

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Africa’s first defense tech prime Terra Industries closes $34 million funding round

Terra Industries raises $34 million to expand Africa’s first homegrown defense tech and secure $11 billion in critical infrastructure.

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IFC invests $5 million in Arc Ride to scale Kenya’s electric motorcycle market

IFC plans $5 million investment in Arc Ride, accelerating Kenya’s electric motorcycle and battery-swap expansion.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu shares boat cruise weeks after Masai Mara safari

Abdul Samad Rabiu shares a boat cruise after Masai Mara safari; BUA Foods posts record profits, and cement expansion underway.

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Stefanutti stocks shows recovery with over $960 million order book

Stefanutti Stocks’ R15.3 billion ($960.52 million) order book and debt cut signal recovery, positioning the group for steady infrastructure growth.

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10 biggest exporters of Avocado in Africa

Africa’s avocado exports surge as Morocco overtakes Kenya, reshaping global supply chains and rural economies across the continent.

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Africa’s growth draws US, China as global powers vie for influence

Africa’s rapid growth draws the United States, China, and Russia as global powers compete for trade and influence.

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10 largest landing gear plants in Africa

Africa’s largest landing gear plants signal rising aerospace ambition, led by Morocco, South Africa and emerging hubs.

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Africa’s oldest billionaire hits $10.4 billion after $1.55 billion bid fails

Natie Kirsh adds $734 million in 2026, pushing Africa’s oldest billionaire to $10.4 billion despite $1.55 billion bid fallout.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu backs President Tinubu on youth, power reforms

Tony Elumelu meets President Tinubu, supporting youth entrepreneurship, power sector reforms, and economic growth in Nigeria.

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10 African countries with recent power projects to fix grid challenges

Africa tackles grid instability with over $15 billion in power projects, boosting renewables, hydro, gas, and transmission for industrial growth.

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