Capitec's billionaire founder Michiel Le Roux donated millions to Democratic Alliance
Michiel Le Roux’s investment vehicle gave the DA another major boost as fresh disclosures showed the party taking most declared donations late last year.
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Zim billionaire Strive Masiyiwa's Liquid Intelligent lands $605m funding to accelerate Africa expansion
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Aliko Dangote's cement company seals $1 billion Sinoma deal to expand across Africa
Dangote Cement signs a $1bn Sinoma deal to expand plants, boost capacity and strengthen its footprint across Africa.
Ghanaian tycoon Joseph Siaw Agyepong drawn into scrutiny over $130 million Kenyan waste contract
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Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu's BUA Group takes Nigeria’s food manufacturing drive to Paris
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Aliko Dangote swaps luxury lifestyle for bold Nigeria industrial push
Aliko Dangote gave up luxury cars and global homes to focus on building factories and transforming Nigeria’s industrial future
Regius Capital makes market debut with $20 million Johnvents commercial paper deal
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Nigerian entrepreneur Seyi Ebenezer’s Payaza targets $33 million in fresh commercial paper offer
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Court says Tunde J. Afolabi's AMNI not in receivership, fixes ruling date
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Karl Toriola leads MTN Nigeria to record $11.2 billion market value
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Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Abdul Samad Rabiu lead Africa’s billionaire gains in 2026
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Wale Tinubu's Oando launches second tranche of 1.28bn share dividend plan
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Elon Musk says SpaceX could launch Starship every hour within three years
Elon Musk says SpaceX may launch Starship every hour within three years, transforming satellite deployment and reshaping the future of spaceflight.
Elon Musk takes swipe at OpenAI as $500B Stargate faces delays
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Late Zimbabwean tycoon Mutumwa Mawere’s Johannesburg mansion heads to auction
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