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Angela Nganga
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Microsoft appoints Angela Nganga to lead East Africa operations

Microsoft appoints Angela Nganga as East Africa country lead, tasking her with driving AI adoption, digital transformation and regional growth.

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Liberia MML
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IFC proposes $30 million loan to expand Liberia’s poultry and flour production

IFC proposes a $30 million loan to double Liberia’s poultry and flour production, strengthen food security and reduce import dependence.

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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux
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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux-linked firms give $3.4 million to Democratic Alliance

Two firms linked to billionaire Michiel Le Roux gave South Africa’s DA $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2026.

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Brett Abrahamse
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South African entrepreneur Brett Abrahamse’s Terrace Africa partners with Hilton for Zimbabwe hotel debut

Terrace Africa, led by Brett Abrahamse, partners with Hilton to launch Zimbabwe’s first Hilton Garden Inn, a 140-room hotel in Harare.

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AHL
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AHL Venture Partners raises $45.5 million for Africa-focused credit fund

AHL Venture Partners raises $45.5 million for its Africa-focused credit fund, advancing toward a $70 million target to finance high-growth businesses.

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Antoine Ndzengue tyre project
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Cameroonian businessman Antoine Ndzengue’s Neptune opens $10.7 million Maithé Mall

Cameroonian businessman Antoine Ndzengue’s Neptune Group opens $10.7 million Maithé Mall, expanding beyond petroleum into modern retail.

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Megan Kim de Vroeg
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How Megan Kim de Vroeg became the marketing chief of $1.5 billion Dis-Chem

Megan Kim de Vroeg rose from social media marketing manager to Chief Marketing Officer of $1.5 billion Dis-Chem, leading its integrated healthcare brand strategy.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
South African executive Abigail Mukhuba
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South African CFO Abigail Mukhuba’s Sanlam stake rebounds above $2.5 million

A rebound in Sanlam shares has lifted Group Finance Director Abigail Mukhuba’s stake back above $2.5 million, following a 4.5 percent rebound.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Dangote family
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Dangote family office to expand operations in 2027 as group targets $100 billion revenue

Aliko Dangote’s family office will expand in 2027 as Dangote Group targets $100 billion in annual revenue.

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IDC
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South Africa’s IDC swings to $288 million loss in 2026

South Africa’s IDC swings to a R4.65 billion ($288 million) loss in 2026, driven by Foskor and distressed subsidiaries despite its profitable core business.

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Sikander Lalani
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Sikander Lalani: Ugandan steel magnate who recently  built a $125 million steel complex

Sikander Lalani built Roofings Group from a small roofing factory into Uganda’s steel powerhouse, culminating in a $125 million Namanve complex.

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Harmony Gold Mining Company
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Harmony Gold, led by Patrice Motsepe, posts $1.9 billion profit in 2026 amid copper surge

Harmony Gold, chaired by Patrice Motsepe, reports $5.9 billion revenue and 102% profit growth in 2026 as copper boosts earnings.

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