Egyptian fintech founder Islam Shawky’s Paymob raises $35 million to expand across MENA

Egyptian fintech Paymob raises $35 million in pre-Series C funding to expand payments infrastructure across Middle East and North Africa.

Feyisayo Ajayi September 21, 2026

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Ivorian businessman Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes control of Uniwax

Ivorian businessman Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes control of Uniwax as COIC acquires 72.29% from Vlisco Group entities.

Oluwatosin Alao September 21, 2026

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Technology Billionaires Business

Johann Rupert’s fibre companies pass 2.9 million homes in South Africa

Johann Rupert fibre companies now reach 2.9 million South African homes as Remgro expands Vumatel, Herotel and broadband networks.

Timilehin Adejumobi September 21, 2026

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10 businesses linked to Gathoo brothers, South African millionaires behind Devland

Gathoo Brothers, Mahomed and Shiraz Gathoo built a diversified South African business network spanning grocery retail, wholesale, property and trading.

Feyisayo Ajayi September 21, 2026

The Courtyard Hotel in Summerstrand, Gqeberha

Tourism Luxury

City Lodge refurbishes Gqeberha hotel as tourism prospects grow

City Lodge is investing in Gqeberha’s tourism market with Courtyard Hotel upgrade, new jobs and a restaurant aimed at local diners.

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Ivorian businessman Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes control of Uniwax

Egyptian fintech founder Islam Shawky’s Paymob raises $35 million to expand across MENA

Ivorian businessman Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes control of Uniwax

Johann Rupert’s fibre companies pass 2.9 million homes in South Africa

10 businesses linked to Gathoo brothers, South African millionaires behind Devland

City Lodge refurbishes Gqeberha hotel as tourism prospects grow

Egyptian fintech founder Islam Shawky’s Paymob raises $35 million to expand across MENA

Ivorian businessman Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes control of Uniwax

Johann Rupert’s fibre companies pass 2.9 million homes in South Africa

Egyptian fintech founder Islam Shawky’s Paymob raises $35 million to expand across MENA

Ivorian businessman Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes control of Uniwax

Johann Rupert’s fibre companies pass 2.9 million homes in South Africa

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