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Morocco’s Cash Plus advances public-market transition as Mediterrania pares stake

Morocco’s Cash Plus completes Casablanca IPO, broadening ownership as Mediterrania trims its stake and accelerates shift to public fintech platform.

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10 of Africa’s lowest-income economies in 2025

Africa’s 10 lowest-income countries in 2025 face conflict, weak governance, and climate shocks, yet hold untapped growth potential.

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Why it pays for African private equity to control everything

African private equity thrives on control; decisive ownership drives faster growth, better exits, and superior returns across the continent.

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21 most attractive places in Ethiopia

Ethiopia re-enters global travel as a rare, high-value destination with UNESCO sites, extreme landscapes and underexplored heritage at scale.

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Kenya’s sugar output sinks below half a million tonnes amid cane shortages

Kenya’s sugar output sinks below half a million tonnes as cane shortages expose structural cracks

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KCB Bank Kenya secures $150 million to deepen green finance push

Kenya’s KCB Bank secures $150 million from AfDB to strengthen capital and accelerate green, climate-smart lending nationwide.

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20 biggest sports complexes in Africa

Africa’s biggest stadiums are now multibillion-dollar assets, driving tourism, jobs and global visibility as nations race to host elite sporting events.

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Tradecco Properties buys Johannesburg’s Balfour Park Mall at $18 million discount

Tradecco Properties acquires Johannesburg’s Balfour Park Mall at $18M discount, aiming higher occupancy and inclusive economic impact.

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Zimbali unveils $3 billion coastal resort expansion in South Africa

Zimbali launches a $3 billion coastal resort expansion transforming KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.

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Zimbabwe’s Walvis Bay dry port to get upgrade to boost regional cargo handling

Zimbabwe’s NHS is upgrading the Walvis Bay Dry Port to boost cargo handling, cut transit times and strengthen regional export competitiveness.

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NMB Bank secures a $15 million agrobond to boost Zimbabwe’s agriculture

NMB Bank raises $15 million agrobond to fund Zimbabwean farmers, boost agriculture, and strengthen rural livelihoods.

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10 big church auditoriums in Africa

Africa’s megachurch boom is reshaping skylines as vast auditoriums emerge as worship hubs, civic venues and symbols of rising religious influence.

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