Ernest Sampong’s pharmaceutical company launches herbal cough syrup
Ghanian pharmaceutical giant owner Ernest Bediako Sampong has introduced a new herbal cough remedy to the domestic market.
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Sisa Ngebulana’s Rebosis in talks with potential savior investor amid bankruptcy fears
Rebosis, a real estate investment firm owned by South African businessman Sisa Ngebulana, is searching for a savior investor.
Lesotho frustrates tycoon Sam Matekane’s Sesiu Solidarity Fund initiative to procure COVID-19 vaccines
Government officials in Lesotho are frustrating a private sector initiative to procure COVID-19 vaccines.
Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire Gilbert Chagoury reaches deferred prosecution agreement with DoJ, pays $1.8-million fine
Lebanese-Nigerian tycoon Gilbert Chagoury recently entered a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Steel tycoon Narendra Raval pledges free oxygen cylinders for COVID-19 patients in Kenya
Kenya’s health secretary has identified the hoarding of empty oxygen cylinders as an obstacle in the fight against COVID-19.
Aliko Dangote, John Coumantaros demand Nigeria shut down fellow billionaire’s sugar refinery
A legal action has been launched against Abdul Samad Rabiu.
Nassef Sawiris, Issad Rebrab and family named world’s richest Arabs
Egypt’s Nassef Sawiris and Algeria’s Issad Rebrab and family have emerged as the first and second richest Arabs in the world.
Isabel dos Santos cries foul against Angolan government
Isabel dos Santos is taking Angolan President Joao Lourenco to court in London.
Atedo Peterside advises Nigeria’s government to invest $1.5 billion in medical infrastructure
Multimillionaire economist Atedo Peterside has advised the Nigerian government to invest in medical infrastructure as opposed to the Port Harcourt Refinery.
Elon Musk nominated as board member at U.S. entertainment giant
Endeavor has nominated Elon Musk to join its board in an IPO filed with the U.S. Security Exchange Commission on March 31.
Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank secures $10 million to spark Kenyan agribusiness
Co-operative Bank and the German impact investment fund eco.business will offer affordable loans to Kenyan agribusinesses.
Patrice Motsepe’s TymeBank signs up 3-millionth customer
Billionaire mining tycoon Patrice Motsepe has shown the diversity of his business savvy with TymeBank.
James Mwangi’s Equity Bank partners with African Guarantee Fund to promote female-led MSMEs
The $75-million deal will provide loans to female-led micro, small and medium-sized businesses in four African countries.
Mohamed Frikha’s Syphax Airlines partners with local aviation firm to provide online pilot training
The training will help update its pilots’ skills and provide a better customer experience.
Strive Masiyiwa’s free COVID-19 test in Zimbabwe records low turnout
Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s efforts to help combat COVID-19 in Zimbabwe’s schools fell short due to poor media coverage.
South African miner partners with Johnson Matthey to develop solutions for low carbon future
A leading South Africa-based miner has partnered with Johnson Matthey to develop solutions to promote a low carbon future.