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How wealthy Africans use debt to build and multiply wealth

African billionaires deploy structured debt to scale assets, boost market share and compound wealth through disciplined, revenue-backed borrowing.

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Tasaheel, MNT Halan’s arm, plans $189 million sukuk issuance in 2026

MNT-Halan’s Tasaheel plans a $189 million sukuk in 2026 to expand Sharia-compliant SME lending, backed by Egypt’s leading state and private banks.

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The Cape Town EDITION Hotel: Marriott’s Luxury launch in 2026

The Cape Town EDITION brings 142 rooms, a rooftop bar, and spa to Africa’s luxury hotel scene.

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Naspers is still Africa’s most valuable firm at $53 billion following the October stock split

Naspers retains Africa’s top spot at $53 billion after October stock split, affirming its global tech and media dominance.

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Bauxite miner Axis files $29 billion lawsuit against Guinea

Axis International has filed a $29 billion arbitration claim after Guinea revoked its bauxite mining permit earlier this year.

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Mauritius-based miner Alphamin suspends DR Congo operations after fatal accident

Alphamin halted Mpama South mining after a fatal blasting accident in DR Congo, spotlighting safety risks and regulatory scrutiny in Africa’s extractive sector.

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10 biggest cement producers in Africa

Africa’s cement boom reflects rapid urbanization, infrastructure spending and housing demand, led by Dangote, Holcim and state-backed producers.

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Euwen Textiles starts $154 million textile factory in Morocco

Euwen Textiles launches $154 million factory in Fez, Morocco, creating 7,000 jobs and boosting regional textile exports by 2026.

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Hilton enters Togo, adds Morocco and Congo in DoubleTree Africa push

Hilton expands in Africa with three new DoubleTree hotels in Togo, Morocco, and Congo, boosting business and leisure travel.

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Africa’s 10 largest pasta producers ranked by capacity

Africa’s pasta market is dominated by North Africa and Nigeria, where scale, wheat integration and energy access drive industrial production leadership.

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Top 5 African countries with the most billionaires

Africa’s billionaire wealth is concentrated in five countries where industry, finance and scale create durable fortunes worth over $115 billion.

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7 leading African-owned electric companies powering the continent

African-owned electric companies are reshaping power generation, manufacturing and distribution, driving energy access, jobs and capital retention across the continent.

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