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10 companies owned by Nigerian businessman, Musbahu Mohammed Bashir

Musbahu Bashir built a diversified empire across telecom, finance, energy and real estate, shaping Nigeria’s economy quietly.

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Kenya banker James Mwangi leads Equity Group to $555.4 million profit in 2025

Kenya’s Equity Group reports $555.4 million profit in 2025, driven by regional diversification and strong income growth.

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Nigerian banker and lawyer Sa’adat Mohammed’s Jaiz Bank stake tops $30 million

Sa’adat Hamza Mohammed’s Jaiz Bank stake tops $30 million after a sharp rally in shares on Nigeria’s stock exchange.

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Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki-led Co-op Bank to distribute $113 million dividend

Co-op Bank plans $113 million dividend after 2025 profit growth, reinforcing investor confidence and strong balance sheet expansion.

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15 most valuable publicly listed hotel brands in Africa

Africa’s 15 most valuable listed hotel brands drive tourism, business travel, and investor exposure across the continent.

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Co-op Bank shatters records with $230 million profit under Gideon Muriuki

Co-op Bank posts record $230 million profit as income rises, efficiency improves and dividend payout jumps sharply in 2025.

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Nigeria’s Zedvance targets $185 million in business loans by 2026

Zedvance targets $185 million in business loans by 2026 to boost Nigerian SMEs and expand credit access.

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South Africa’s Novus Holdings sells KwaZulu-Natal property assets in $5.4 million disposal

Novus Holdings sells KwaZulu-Natal assets for $5.4 million, exiting non-core properties to refocus capital on core operations.

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South African-British billionaire Clive Calder loses $170 million in 2026

Clive Calder’s net worth falls $170 million in 2026, driven by weaker asset valuations, though he remains among the world’s richest.

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South Africa’s SPAR moves to cut jobs amid weak sales and rising costs

SPAR Group introduces retrenchments and cost-saving measures to strengthen operations amid weak trading conditions.

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Sirius Real Estate secures $346 million revolving credit facility to boost acquisitions

Sirius Real Estate secures $346 million revolving credit facility, boosting acquisitions and strengthening financial flexibility across Europe.

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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux loses $422 million on Capitec Bank stake

Michiel Le Roux loses $422 million as Capitec shares slide on JSE, cutting stake value amid market volatility.

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