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One of UBA's branches, representing the bank’s retail banking network across its pan-African operations.
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UBA posts $591 million gross earnings in Q1 2026 as recovery gains pace

UBA reports $591 million gross earnings in Q1 2026. FX recovery, lower impairments, and rising deposits strengthen its financial position.

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Johannesburg-born banking executive, Kenny Fihla, the Group CEO of Absa Group.
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Kenny Fihla: Johannesburg-born banker leading $125 billion pan-African banking giant, Absa Group

Kenny Fihla leads Absa Group, a pan-African bank with over 125 billion in assets, driving earnings growth and balance sheet strength.

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Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a mineral-rich region contributing to the country’s mining-driven economic expansion.
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World’s top cobalt producer, Congo, unveils $100 million US-backed guard for mine security

Congo launches $100 million US-backed mining security unit to strengthen oversight of cobalt and copper production sites.

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Sun Pharma Organon acquisition
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Sun Pharma’s $11.75 billion Organon deal set to reshape Kenyan drug market

Sun Pharma’s $11.75 billion Organon deal reshapes global pharma, with ripple effects for Kenya’s drug access and pricing dynamics.

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Saki Macozoma’s rise: Prisoner to mining mogul in South Africa

Saki Macozoma rose from Robben Island prisoner to mining mogul, shaping South Africa’s post-apartheid business and investment landscape.

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Co-op Bank Q1 2026 profit
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Kenya’s CIC Group clears $10.3 million Co-operative Bank debt to boost East Africa growth

CIC Group repays $10.3 million Co-operative Bank loan, cutting debt, boosting solvency and positioning for growth across East Africa.

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Samia Suluhu Hassan President of Tanzania.
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Tanzania launches $7.68 million deep-sea vessel to revive state fishing firm, curb illegal catch losses

Tanzania launches $7.68 million deep-sea vessel to revive TAFICO, curb illegal fishing losses and boost blue economy drive in Dar es Salaam

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Aiyesimoju NGX portfolio growth
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Nigeria’s youngest dealmaker Folasope Aiyesimoju closes in on $150 million NGX portfolio value

Folasope Aiyesimoju, Nigeria’s youngest dealmaker, nears $150 million NGX portfolio value as UACN and CAP rally adds nearly $50 million gains.

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UBA House Marina in Lagos, the headquarters of United Bank for Africa.
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UBA posts $2.4 billion gross earnings; Tony Elumelu raises stake

UBA reports $2.4 billion gross earnings in 2025 as Tony Elumelu increases his stake to 14.27 percent amid strong growth.

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Emira Octodec stake
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Emira boosts Octodec stake with $2.9 million share purchase, trims voluntary offer

Emira adds $2.9 million to Octodec stake, trims offer size as it nears 35% ownership threshold in South Africa’s property market.

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Hulamin extrusions business sale
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South Africa’s Hulamin sells extrusions unit following net loss of $2.2 million

Hulamin to sell loss-making extrusions unit for over half a million dollars, sharpening focus on core rolled products and improving efficiency.

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FAPCL mall sale Kenya
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Dias Family’s FAPCL puts high-yield Kenyan mall generating nearly $1 million up for sale

FAPCL Group lists a high-occupancy Kenyan mall for sale, signaling strong investor appetite for income-generating retail assets.

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