Ralph Mupita leads MTN Group to $2.6 billion revenue in Q1 2025
This impressive turnaround comes from growth across its key markets, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana.
Eaton, led by Craig Arnold, plans $18.5 million aerospace facility expansion
The project targets rising military, aerospace, and space demand while strengthening Eaton’s role in critical infrastructure and growth industries.
Jaswant Rai to invest $43.3 million in recently acquired Nzoia Sugar
Kenya’s Jaswant Rai to invest $43.3 million in reviving Nzoia Sugar, aiming to modernize operations and boost cane development under a 30-year lease.
Electric giant led by Egypt's El-Sewedy family inks $274.7 million Qatar contract
Elsewedy Electric signs a $274.7 million Qatar deal to supply and install 132kV power cables, advancing Kahramaa’s grid and Qatar’s infrastructure goals.
Charles Russon-led Absa secures $75 million to boost climate projects
Absa Bank Mauritius secures $75 million from France’s Proparco to back solar, waste, and green building projects aligned with Africa’s climate goals.
Yasseen Mansour's Palm Hills books $1 billion in Q1 sales
Palm Hills, chaired by Yasseen Mansour, kicked off 2025 with $1 billion in Q1 sales, up 148%, driven by booming demand in New Cairo, Badya, and Alexandria.
Stephen Saad raises Aspen stake by $5.6 million amid stock slump
Stephen Saad invests $5.6 million more in Aspen amid its biggest stock slump in two decades, signaling confidence in the company’s long-term outlook.
Preem, formerly owned by Mohammed Al-Amoudi, posts $3.29 billion in Q1 sales
Preem's Q1 2025 sales dropped 8.3% to $3.29 billion, with weaker margins and downtime impacting profits.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa leads TMG to $3.2 billion in 2025 sales year-to-date
Cumulative real estate sales have now surpassed EGP1 trillion ($19.76 billion), cementing TMG’s place as Egypt’s most successful property developer.
Coty’s revenue drops to $4.6 billion in 9M 2025 under Sue Nabi
Revenue fell to $4.64 billion, a 2.4% decline from the previous year, driven by currency challenges and a tough market environment.
Elon Musk's SpaceX, Airtel Africa partner to expand rural connectivity
SpaceX and Airtel Africa team up to roll out Starlink’s low-latency internet, aiming to bridge rural Africa’s digital divide with satellite connectivity.
Trustco, led by Quinton van Rooyen, loses $11 million tax case
Trustco loses court bid as Namibia upholds NAD305.5 million ($16.7 million) tax recovery.
GEIL completes $400 million onshore project under Anthony Adegbulugbe
Anthony Adegbulugbe’s GEIL completes the $400 million Otakikpo terminal, Nigeria’s first indigenous onshore crude export hub in over 50 years.
World’s first Black billionaire leads real estate trust to $328 million Q1 revenue
RLJ Lodging Trust posted $328.1 million in Q1 revenue, a modest gain, as hotel conversions offset margin pressure, pulling net income down to $3.2 million.
Alex Karp’s Palantir posts $884 million Q1 revenue
Palantir’s Q1 revenue surged 39% to $884 million, powered by AI-driven demand in U.S. commercial and government sectors, marking its most profitable quarter yet.
15 richest people in Uganda
Uganda's wealthiest drive growth through real estate, finance, and manufacturing, shaping the nation's rise as East Africa’s emerging private sector hub.