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South African tycoon Jens Montanana set for $11 million Datatec dividend

Datatec declares $56.9 million dividend, lifting Jens Montanana’s payout to $11 million after strong 2026 earnings growth.

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Ghana backs Gold Fields Tarkwa lease renewal, rejects automatic extension
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Ghana backs Gold Fields Tarkwa lease renewal, rejects automatic extension

Ghana’s government has moved to reassure investors that it supports renewing the mining lease for Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine, one of the country’s largest gold operations. But officials say future approvals will face closer review as the West African nation seeks stronger economic returns from its mining sector.  The decision comes at a sensitive time for Ghana’s mining industry, which remains a major source of export earnings and foreign investment. Authorities are under growing pressure from local groups demanding that…

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Altron FY2026 earnings results
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South Africa’s Altron posts $587 million revenue as platform businesses drive $50 million profit 

Altron posts $587 million revenue and $50 million profit for FY ended Feb. 28, 2026 driven by digital platform businesses and recurring revenue growth.

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Uber proposes $11.6 billion bid for Delivery Hero as Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, trims stake

Uber’s $11.6 billion bid for Delivery Hero emerges as Prosus trims stake under EU rules and competition intensifies in Europe’s food delivery market.

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Sanlam backs African clean energy trader GreenCo with $10 million
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Sanlam backs African clean energy trader GreenCo with $10 million

Africa’s clean energy sector is moving beyond the construction of solar and wind projects. Attention is increasingly turning to the systems that allow electricity to be traded more efficiently across borders and delivered to businesses that need reliable power.  That change is attracting investors looking for opportunities in Africa’s growing electricity market. Governments across the region continue to face pressure on public finances, leaving private investors to play a bigger role in funding energy infrastructure.  Against that backdrop, Sanlam has…

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South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto set for $27 million dividend from Karooooo

Karooooo plans a $46 million dividend payout, boosting South African billionaire Zak Calisto’s earnings to $26.9 million.

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South Africa’s Efora Energy faces liquidation as JSE suspends shares
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South Africa’s Efora Energy faces liquidation as JSE suspends shares

South Africa’s Efora Energy Limited is set for liquidation after years of name changes, asset sales and strategic shifts that ultimately failed to secure long-term financial stability. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed company now finds itself suspended from trading, with uncertainty mounting over its ability to meet obligations.  The development marks a sharp downturn for a group that once positioned itself as a pan-African oil and gas investor. Market watchers say the case highlights ongoing pressure on smaller energy firms…

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Afentra expands Angola oil drilling plans, targeting offshore discoveries and Kwanza Basin wells by 2027.
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Afentra targets Angola exploration wells by 2027, eyes Africa oil growth

Afentra plc is stepping up its expansion plans in Angola as higher crude prices and renewed interest in African energy assets improve the outlook for exploration across the region.  The company, which recently ended takeover talks with potential buyers, is turning its attention to both offshore discoveries and onshore drilling prospects in Angola, sub-Saharan Africa’s second-largest oil producer. The move comes as energy companies revisit African projects amid supply concerns linked to tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty around…

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Shameel Joosub, Group CEO of Vodacom
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Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub pockets $2.4 million salary in 2025 

Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub pockets $2.4 million in 2025, up 15%, as profits and Africa expansion drive growth.

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