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Botswana's capital city.
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Bank of Botswana raises rates, first African central bank to act since war shock

Bank of Botswana raises rates to 5.5 percent, first African central bank to tighten policy after energy shock fuels inflation pressures across region.

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Medhat Khalil Raya Holding stake surge
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Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s family gains $173 million from Raya Holding in 2026

Medhat Khalil’s Raya stake jumps $173 million as shares rally on Egypt’s exchange, nearing a $350 million valuation in 2026.

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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth slips $100 million to $3.8 billion

Patrice Motsepe’s fortune declines to 3.8 billion as African Rainbow Minerals shares weaken after recent trading pressure.

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Axian Telecom advances digital operations across Africa through cloud transformation and telecom expansion in nine markets.
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Axian Telecom rises after Oracle deal, ranks among Africa’s fastest-growing firms

Axian Telecom rises to No. 63 on the 2026 Financial Times list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies under Hassanein Hiridjee, driven by steady expansion across African markets.

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Femi Otedola, Nigerian billionaire and chairman of First HoldCo, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria.
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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola tightens grip on First HoldCo with $31.7 million share purchase after $233 million Q1 profit

The latest investment adds another chapter to Femi Otedola’s repositioning from oil and commodities into banking.

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Orascom desalination joint venture
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Orascom opens 2026 with $53.4 million profit as U.S. backlog doubles to $2.9 billion

Orascom Construction posts $53.4 million Q1 profit; U.S. backlog doubles to $2.9 billion; MEA growth

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ReconAfrica Namibia oil test results
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ReconAfrica targets July results from Namibia oil well test at Kavango West

ReconAfrica advances Namibia oil test at Kavango West, with production results expected by mid-to-late July, boosting frontier energy outlook.

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Ebenezer Asante MTN salary 2025
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Ghanaian telecom executive Ebenezer Asante earned $3.2 million from MTN in 2025

MTN executive Ebenezer Asante’s pay jumps 37.6% to $3.2 million in 2025 as telecom giant rebounds to strong profit growth.

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MeTL Kenya soda plant
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MeTL plans $50 million Kenya soda plant to challenge Coca-Cola in East Africa

MeTL plans $50 million Kenya soda plant to challenge Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in East Africa through Mo Cola expansion strategy push into market

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Airtel Africa continues expanding mobile and digital services across African markets as subscriber growth accelerates.
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Airtel Africa profit tops $800 million as data, mobile money growth accelerates

Airtel Africa's profit rose to $813 million as data usage and mobile money growth boosted revenue to $6.41 billion.

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OPEC Fund for International Development.
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South Africa secures $150 million loan from OPEC Fund for infrastructure reforms

South Africa secures a $150 million OPEC Fund loan to advance infrastructure reforms in energy, rail, and port systems.

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TMG Q1 2026 profit growth
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Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG Group opens 2026 with $104 million profit

TMG posts $104 million Q1 profit as revenue rises, backlog hits $8.65 billion, reinforcing Egypt real estate leader’s growth outlook.

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