Egyptian businesswoman Hend El-Sherbini leads IDH to $31 million in Q1 revenue
IDH Q1 revenue jumped 35% to $31.8M; Egypt, Jordan led growth. Nigeria turned profitable; Saudi expansion plans signal future gains.
Sam Darwish’s IHS to sell Rwandan tower assets for $274 million
IHS Holding divests its 1,465 Rwandan towers to Paradigm Tower Ventures for $274.5 million, refocusing on core markets amid global portfolio reshuffle.
Neal Froneman-led Sibanye rescues 260 workers trapped in South Africa mine
The miners were stranded Thursday after a skip door on a rock winder opened unexpectedly at Level 39, disrupting access to lower levels.
Pick n Pay, backed by Ackerman family, posts $6.8 billion revenue in 2025
Pick n Pay, partly owned by the Ackerman family, posted $6.8 billion revenue in 2025 as Boxer growth and recapitalization drove a sharp cut in losses.
Hani Berzi’s Edita Food Industries launches premium frozen bakery line
Edita launches a premium frozen bakery line for Egypt’s food service sector, targeting cafés, hotels, and restaurants with ready-to-bake pastry solutions.
Court clears James Mwangi-led bank to sell EAC assets over $17 million loan
Kenya’s court cleared James Mwangi-led Equity Bank to sell EAC assets tied to a $17 million loan, ending a years-long legal battle over the debt.
Sam Darwish’s IHS reports $440 million in Q1 2025 revenue
IHS rebounds with $439.6 million in Q1 2025 revenue, driven by 25.6% organic growth and improved margins despite naira headwinds and prior regional divestments.
Nassef Sawiris’ OCI targets ammonia project completion amid $1 billion payout
OCI nears completion of Beaumont ammonia plant and plans $1 billion shareholder payout as part of a wider transformation under billionaire Nassef Sawiris.
Kenyan banker Paul Russo-led KCB Group posts $127 million Q1 profit
KCB Group, led by CEO Paul Russo, posted a $127.9 million Q1 profit, driven by regional growth and digital focus despite non-interest income slipping 9.7%.
Fani Titi-led Investec targets $139 million share buyback
Investec, led by Fani Titi, will repurchase $139 million in shares over 12 months, signaling strong earnings and capital discipline despite global headwinds.
NCBA, backed by Kenya's richest families, posts $42.3 million Q1 profit
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s elite families, posted a modest 3.41% Q1 profit rise to $42.4 million despite loan book contraction and macroeconomic headwinds.
Mauritian-based firm takes $19 million stake in Suresh Bhagwanji Shah’s I&M Group
Mauritius-based EAGH boosts its I&M Group stake to 15.14% with a $19 million investment, signaling rising confidence in East Africa's banking sector.
James Mwangi-led Equity Group fires 200 Kenyan staff over $11.6 million scandal
The bank, East Africa’s largest by assets, revealed that the affected employees spanned senior managers and junior staff across its branch network and head office.
Patrice Motsepe's Tyme Bank, Sanlam to launch retail credit venture
TymeBank and Sanlam are launching a 50-50 joint venture to expand digital credit access to underserved South Africans through unsecured loans and insurance.
Khamis family's Oriental Weavers starts 2025 with $11 million profit
Oriental Weavers posted $128 million in Q1 revenue, up 27%, but net profit dipped 1.2% to $11 million as currency woes and input costs pressured margins.
Southern Sun, led by John Copelyn, reports $57 million profit in 2025
The performance was underpinned by higher room occupancy, improved Ebitdar margins, and disciplined cost and capital management.