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Meet Soweto-born Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, first black chief executive of $40 billion South African giant, Naspers

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, from Soweto, rises to lead $40 billion Naspers, marking a milestone in African corporate leadership.

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Alameda Healthcare expands into East Africa’s medical market with specialist clinic in Nairobi

Alameda Healthcare opens $250,000 Nairobi clinic, expanding Egypt’s healthcare investment footprint across Kenya and East Africa.

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OCI Global finalizes sale of ammonia unit to AGROFERT in $335 million deal

OCI Global sells ammonia unit to AGROFERT for $335 million, advancing portfolio reshaping while securing continued supply access.

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Kenya’s Rafiki Microfinance Bank founded by Daniel Mavindu loses $1.6 million tax case

Rafiki Microfinance loses tax appeal as tribunal upholds $1.6 million assessment on suspended interest, backing Kenya Revenue Authority.

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Nairobi’s Gigiri attracts $8.4 million hotel investment amid diplomatic demand

Private investor plans $8.4 million, 185-suite hotel in Nairobi’s Gigiri, targeting diplomatic, corporate, and expatriate demand growth.

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Growthpoint CEO Norbert Sasse pockets $1.9 million salary in 2025

Growthpoint CEO Norbert Sasse earns $1.85 million in 2025, up 14.5%, ahead of his planned June 2026 retirement.

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Kenya fuel executives resign as state probes fuel scarcity, supply chain issues

Three Kenyan fuel executives resign as authorities investigate supply manipulation, shortages, and emergency imports.

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Nigeria capitalizes on $100 per barrel oil as production hits 1.84 million bpd

Nigeria boosts crude output to 1.84 million barrels per day amid $100 oil, aiming for stronger export revenue.

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Giovanni Ravazzotti loses $22 million as Italtile shares slide on JSE

Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile stake drops $22 million in 2026 as weak demand and market pressures weigh on shares.

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Egypt raises electricity prices as energy costs surge

Egypt raises electricity prices for heavy users as energy import costs surge, while shielding lower-income households from tariff increases.

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South Africa’s Metair awards over $1.2 million shares to executives under 2009 share plan

Metair awards $1.2 million in performance shares to executives, aligning incentives with long-term growth and shareholder value creation.

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Botselo Mills partners Shoprite to bolster South Africa’s maize supply chains

Botselo Mills partners Shoprite to scale maize supply nationwide, boosting food access, distribution efficiency and South Africa’s supply chains.

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