South African tycoon Tshepo Mahloele's Harith finally gets its airline with FlySafair takeover
Harith General Partners secures FlySafair, two years after its SAA deal collapsed, marking a shift in South Africa’s airline market.
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Serena Williams fuels comeback buzz after practice session with Alycia Parks
Serena Williams is once again at the center of comeback talk after Alycia Parks revealed they recently practiced together and praised the tennis legend’s fitness.
Michael Jordan opens fourth North Carolina clinic for uninsured patients
Michael Jordan has opened a fourth health clinic in North Carolina, expanding free primary care access for uninsured residents through his partnership with Novant Health.
Zak Calisto’s Karooooo makes Singapore fast growth list as Cartrack scales globally
Karooooo, led by Zak Calisto, earned a spot on Singapore’s 2026 fast growth list as Cartrack’s fleet platform expands across markets.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery denies importing finished fuel
Dangote Refinery has rejected claims it imports finished fuel, saying it processes crude and feedstocks into petrol and diesel that meet global standards.
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe seen as potential catalyst for South Africa's mining revival
Analysts believe Patrice Motsepe’s mining experience could help reverse South Africa’s long decline in exploration, output and investor confidence.
South African singer Tyla wins second Grammy in two years in Los Angeles
South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy in two years, reinforcing her fast rise from breakout star to global music force.
Elon Musk summoned as France raids X over deepfakes
French authorities have summoned Elon Musk and searched X offices as investigations widen into alleged political interference and the spread of deepfake content.
Multimillionaire Sipho Nkosi’s Exxaro seals $615 million manganese deal
Exxaro’s $615 million manganese deal consolidates key assets in South Africa’s Northern Cape, marking a major shift in the country’s mining landscape.
UAE’s biggest bank targets Nigeria expansion with Lagos office
First Abu Dhabi Bank plans a Lagos office as it expands into Nigeria, deepening its push into infrastructure and energy financing across Africa.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's refinery secures new NNPC gas deals to power global expansion
Dangote Group has secured new gas supply agreements with NNPC units to support refinery expansion as Nigeria works to raise gas production.
Billionaire Aliko Dangote's refinery targets 75 million litres daily petrol supply
Dangote Refinery outlined petrol, diesel and aviation fuel volumes that exceed Nigeria’s estimated demand, according to figures released by the company.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont to sell Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani
Richemont agreed to sell Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani, handing control of one of Switzerland’s oldest watch brands to a family owned jeweler.
Tanzanian billionaire Bakhresa tells young entrepreneurs to stay patient as he reflects on journey
Billionaire industrialist Said Salim Bakhresa tells young founders to be patient and persistent, describing a path from street food sales to a regional group.
May & Baker returns to profit; billionaire Danjuma family remains controlling shareholder
May & Baker Nigeria’s late year rebound pushed earnings higher in 2025, while the TY Danjuma family maintained a controlling stake.
Refinery of Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote to transport refined petroleum products by sea
Aliko Dangote's group is set to revolutionize petroleum distribution in Nigeria by utilizing maritime transport to alleviate road congestion and enhance efficiency in delivering refined products across the region.