Egyptian businessman Medhat Khalil’s Raya secures $20.6 million credit facility
Raya Holding’s tech arm secures $20.8 million facility from MIDBANK to fuel digital expansion, support Egypt’s transformation, and scale national tech projects.
Elsewedy Electric, led by Egypt's billionaire El-Sewedy family, posts $2.68 billion in first-half revenue
Elsewedy Electric posts $2.68 billion half-year revenue, up 20.6% y-o-y, driven by strong performance across wires, cables, and construction segments.
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz urges government to prioritize local investors in national projects
Rostam Aziz urges Tanzania to prioritize local investors over foreign capital to strengthen economic self-reliance and build domestic industrial capacity.
John Copelyn leads HCI gas push to address South Africa’s energy crisis
John Copelyn-led HCI advances plans to develop South Africa’s top offshore gas find, aiming to ease the country’s deepening energy crisis.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor sees $226 million stake sold
The disposal, confirmed by Pepkor in a shareholder notice on Aug. 4, reflects a swift strategic retreat from its initial 8.51 percent holding.
Nigerian oil magnate Gabriel Ogbochie’s Eterna posts $103 million in half-year revenue
Eterna Plc posts $103.9 million H1 revenue and returns to profit, supported by FX gains, tighter cost controls, and stronger fuel distribution.
Nigerian business executive Adegbite Falade steers Aradel to $240 million in H1 revenue
Aradel reports $240.5 million revenue, $95.7 million profit in H1 2025, fueled by strong crude output and asset expansion.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s Remgro to unbundle shares in eMedia Holdings
Rupert’s Remgro to unbundle eMedia Holdings shares in a move aimed at streamlining media holdings and boosting shareholder value through direct exposure.
Nigerian oil mogul Wale Tinubu’s Oando reports $1.12 billion in half-year revenue
The company also posted a net profit of $41.3 million, boosted by a tax credit and a recovery from earlier losses tied to asset impairments.
South African billionaire Zak Calisto’s Karooooo to pay $38.6 million dividend to shareholders
Karooooo, led by Zak Calisto, approves $38.6 million dividend as revenue surges, fueled by Cartrack subscriptions and logistics growth in early FY 2026.
ArcelorMittal South Africa, linked to Noluthando Gosa, reports $52 million loss
ArcelorMittal SA posts $52 million H1 2025 loss as weak demand, lower prices, and rising debt weigh on margins despite IDC support and cost cuts.
Kenyan court dismisses suit against Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz’s $130 million gas plant
Kenyan court clears Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz’s $130.5 million LPG terminal project, opening the way for expanded energy access in East Africa.
Nigerian oil tycoon Mohammed Indimi makes $8.3 million from Jaiz Bank shares
Indimi is the largest shareholder in Nigeria’s pioneering non-interest bank, holding a 29.36% stake in Jaiz Bank.
South African executive Gerrie Fourie bags $8.2 million farewell payout from Capitec
Capitec’s longtime CEO Gerrie Fourie exits with $8.2 million payout after growing the bank into a $22.42 billion retail leader.
Accelerate, partly owned by Michael Georgiou, secures $5.57 million capital
Accelerate, part-owned by Michael Georgiou, secures $5.57 million to upgrade Fourways Mall and ease debt burden amid unresolved affiliate claims.
Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel Africa posts $1.42 billion in first-quarter revenue
Airtel Africa, led by Indian billionaire Sunil Mittal, posted $1.42 billion in Q1 revenue, driven by mobile money, data growth, and user expansion.