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Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel chain.
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Marriott to add nine Egypt hotels with more than 1,800 rooms under new deal

Marriott, the world’s largest hotel chain, will develop nine hotels with more than 1,800 rooms across Egypt, backing the country's tourism expansion and investment drive.

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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe sees net worth dip under $3.5 billion after bold $1 billion mining gamble

Patrice Motsepe's net worth slipped below $3.5 billion after African Rainbow Minerals approved nearly $1 billion in mining investments.

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Airtel Africa Plc
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Airtel Africa profit climbs to $198 million as revenue tops $1.85 billion in first quarter

Airtel Africa posts $198 million profit as quarterly revenue rises above $1.85 billion on strong data and mobile money growth.

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Lithium
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Zimbabwe eyes lithium battery manufacturing as processing push gains ground

Zimbabwe targets domestic lithium battery production to maximize critical mineral revenues, boost industrial jobs, and attract global investment.

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OPay
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OPay eyes one billion users as technology push drives faster payments

OPay targets one billion users after boosting payment speeds, fraud protection, and system reliability worldwide.

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Tanzania’s first dollar billionaire, Rostam Aziz
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Mombasa gas terminal, owned by Tanzania’s first dollar billionaire Rostam Aziz, nears completion

Rostam Aziz’s Ksh16 billion ($124 million) Mombasa LPG terminal nears completion, set to reshape Kenya’s gas market.

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Nigerian tycoon Kola Karim
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Kola Karim: The Nigerian tycoon who recently won a $1 billion Algeria gas contract

Kola Karim expands Shoreline into North Africa, securing a landmark $1 billion gas contract in Algeria via Arkad.

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South African banker Ben Kruger.
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Former Standard Bank CEO Ben Kruger’s stake tops $4 million as shares climb

Former Standard Bank CEO Ben Kruger’s stake in Africa’s largest lender climbs past $4 million as JSE shares rise 11.67 percent this year.

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Mauritius-based insurance group MUA Limited
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MUA posts higher first-quarter profit as Mauritius offsets Kenya, Uganda weakness

MUA Limited grows Q1 profit to $2.4 million, using local gains to counter challenging retail insurance environments in East Africa.

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Aradel general counsel Titilola Omisore
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Aradel general counsel Titilola Omisore sells $4.7 million stake as shares slide 37%

Aradel Holdings General Counsel Titilola Omisore divests 5 million shares for $4.7 million as the energy firm's stock drops 37 percent.

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Super Star supermarket brand under SPAR Group, showcasing retail presence and store operations.
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SPAR highlights retail’s role in tackling South Africa’s youth unemployment

SPAR Group shows how South African retail drives youth employment, skills development, and small business growth.

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Internet and 5G drive subscriber growth.
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Morocco’s telecom revenue rises as faster internet, 5G drive subscriber growth

Morocco's telecom market grew in early 2026 as 5G, fiber, and rising mobile data use offset declines in calls and text messaging.

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