Late South African business tycoon Sol Kerzner’s name surfaces in newly released Epstein files
Newly released US Justice Department files show late hotel magnate Sol Kerzner had contact with Jeffrey Epstein, including meetings and hotel bookings
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Nigerian billionaire Kola Karim's Shoreline Group acquires producing U.S. oil assets
Shoreline Group chief Kola Karim says the Nigerian operator has bought producing U.S. oil assets, betting African grit can lift output.
Banker Aig-Imoukhuede urges Nigeria to embrace agriculture as engine for jobs
Nigeria’s agriculture is unfinished, not failed. Leaders urge youth to see it as a modern, tech-driven sector with vast career paths
Access Bank appoints Ifeyinwa Osime as new Board Chair
Her combined exposure to banking, insurance, trust services, and legal practice positions her as a multifaceted leader capable of navigating complex regulatory and market environments
Nigerian billionaire Folorunsho Alakija awards $215,000 in grants to women entrepreneurs
Folorunsho Alakija’s Flourish Africa chose 100 women for 3 million naira grants after training, business plans and competitive pitches.
Nigerian lawyer Gbenga Oyebode-led Okomu Oil’s profit nearly doubled in 2025 on strong palm oil sales
Okomu Oil Plc nearly doubled its 2025 net profit to N63.5 billion, driven by strong palm oil sales and favorable global prices, boosting revenue and margins
Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama receives Honorary Doctorate from UMaT for mining and construction impact
Ibrahim Mahama received an honorary Doctor of Science from UMaT for his nearly 30-year impact on Ghana’s mining and construction sectors, highlighting local industry leadership
Emeka Agbanari and the Seaman Group: How an Anambra industrialist built scale in mining, construction and energy services
Emeka Agbanari built Seaman Group in mining and construction, then diversified into energy services and scholarships, earning a national honour along the way.
South African businessman Saki Macozoma says $723 million Exxaro deal proves BEE can build lasting mining value
Saki Macozoma says a R11.67bn manganese sale to Exxaro shows black economic empowerment can create lasting value despite years of public criticism.
Botswana retailer Sefalana reports half-year profit slip under Chandra Chauhan
Sales climbed to 5.82 billion pula, but profit fell, as Chandra Chauhan’s Sefalana keeps building its retail footprint across southern Africa.