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MTN, Gates Foundation invest $25 million
Investments

MTN, Gates Foundation invest $25 million in Nigeria maternal health, target 500,000 women

MTN and Gates Foundation commit $25 million to Nigeria maternal health, targeting 500,000 women with AI, mobile technology and connectivity.

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Zambia Hilton hotel
Luxury

Hilton Lusaka Pyramid nears completion as $97 million Asmara-backed project targets 2027 opening

Hilton Lusaka Pyramid is 75% complete, with the $97 million Asmara-backed hotel targeting December 2026 completion and a 2027 opening.

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Joshua Mbele
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How Malawian investor Joshua Mbele’s journey takes a new turn with Mpaladizo resort deal

Joshua Mbele has built a diversified investment portfolio spanning telecommunications, energy, technology, property and hospitality across Africa.

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Given Mhkari
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10 businesses linked to Given Mkhari, South African media mogul behind SHILUMANA

Given Mkhari built SHILUMANA from radio into a diversified media group spanning broadcasting, advertising, TV production and communications.

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South Africa’s Jeanette Marais
ExclusiveCompaniesExecutives

How South Africa’s Jeanette Marais rose from a family farm to lead a $3B giant

From a Free State farm to leading Momentum Group, CEO Jeanette Marais has steered the $3.14 billion financial giant to record earnings and dividends.

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Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa.
BillionairesHot News

Zimbabwe’s richest man, Strive Masiyiwa, loses $100M as InfraCo shares tumble

Strive Masiyiwa’s fortune dropped $100 million to $2.1 billion after Econet InfraCo shares slid sharply on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange.

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Shameel Joosub
ExecutivesHot News

South African executive Shameel Joosub’s Vodacom stake nears $20M after share awards

Shameel Joosub’s Vodacom stake nears $20 million after his holdings rose by 123,103 shares through executive incentive awards.

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Airtel Africa Plc
TechnologyHot News

Airtel Money could file for London IPO Wednesday at up to $9 billion valuation

Airtel Money could file for a London IPO Wednesday at an $8 billion to $9 billion valuation, seeking at least $800 million.

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Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote
MarketsHot News

Aliko Dangote plans New York listing for $49 billion refinery after 2029 expansion

Aliko Dangote plans a New York Stock Exchange listing for his $49 billion refinery after expanding capacity to 1.4 million barrels a day by 2029.

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Bernard Antwi Boasiako
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Ghanaian businessman Bernard Boasiako faces fresh charges over $1.2 million Exim Bank fraud

Ghanaian businessman Bernard Boasiako faces fresh charges over alleged GHC14 million ($2.6 million) Exim Bank fraud and GHC30 million ($2.6 million) state financial loss.

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Ethiopia’s richest man, Mohammed Al Amoudi.
BillionairesHot News

How Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s failed refinery left Morocco with a $7 billion bill

The collapse of Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s Samir refinery left Morocco facing a $7.1 billion economic toll, unpaid debts, and years of bitter legal battles.

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Nigerian energy tycoon Wale Tinubu
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Nigerian energy tycoon Wale Tinubu warns Africa’s energy gap threatens its 2030 development goals

Nigerian energy tycoon Wale Tinubu warns Africa’s energy gap could threaten its 2030 goals as the continent seeks reliable power and investment.

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