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South African executive Rui Morais
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Dis-Chem CEO Rui Morais says unwritten acts of care define staff well-being

Dis-Chem CEO Rui Morais champions daily acts of empathy over balance-sheet growth, even as revenue climbed to $2.64 billion.

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Nigerian billionaire Theophilus “TY” Danjuma
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Billionaire TY Danjuma leads $3.75 million drive to rebuild one of Nigeria’s oldest schools

TY Danjuma leads a $3.75 million capital drive to rebuild Government College Katsina-Ala, saving the 111-year-old school from decay.

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South Africa's Boxer Retail Limited
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Boxer eyes 1,000 stores after $1.46 billion half-year sales as shoppers hunt value

Boxer Retail is speeding toward 1,000 stores after posting $1.46 billion in half-year sales, leaning on discounter demand and strategic conversions.

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Durban-born executive Sayurie Naidoo
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Valterra’s CFO Sayurie Naidoo leans on AI, underground tech after $724M cost overhaul

Valterra CFO Sayurie Naidoo reveals how AI, underground mining technology and $724.3 million in cost savings are boosting profitability.

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Capitec-Bank
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Capitec loses $4.1 billion in market value 58 days after overtaking FirstRand

Capitec has lost $4.1 billion in market value since overtaking FirstRand, despite strong earnings growth and expanding digital banking operations.

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Implats Exec Muller
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Implats CEO, 11 executives sell vested shares worth $8 million after incentive awards

Implats CEO Nico Muller and 11 executives sold vested shares worth R133.58 million ($8.05 million) following long-term incentive awards.

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IHG plans 28 more hotels in Egypt as Crowne Plaza signs Cairo deal
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IHG plans 28 more hotels in Egypt as Crowne Plaza signs Cairo deal

IHG has 28 hotels in its Egyptian pipeline as it signs a deal for a 250-room Crowne Plaza property in New Cairo, opening in 2031.

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Reuben Olifant
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South African businessman Reuben Olifant wins court challenge to $6.6 million payment order

South African businessman Reuben Olifant overturns a $6.6 million payment order after a court finds he was not properly notified.

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C-Care Mauritius
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Mauritius’ C-Care finalizes acquisition of Uganda’s Roswell Hospital

Mauritius-based C-Care has acquired Uganda’s Roswell Hospital, expanding its network to six hospitals and 17 clinics across the country.

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Telkom
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Telkom upgrades Soweto school with a new digital learning hub

Telkom has opened a 40-computer digital learning hub at its CEO Serame Taukobong’s former primary school in Soweto, with further upgrades planned.

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Ugandan Gospel Artist Mungu feni
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Uganda’s gospel artist Mungu Feni released on police bond in $3.3 million fraud probe

Ugandan gospel artist Mungu Feni has been released on police bond as investigators probe an alleged $3.3 million gold fraud involving multiple suspects.

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Nigerian banker Adaora Umeoji
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Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji in line for N430 million dividend payout

Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji is set to receive a N430 million ($326,000) interim dividend payout as the lender lifts midyear shareholder returns by 20%.

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