She took a DNA test. Now she's heir to a $53.8 million Kenyan empire
A decade after being shut out of her father's inheritance, Chepkoech Too has won a DNA paternity case that unlocks a Sh7 billion estate.
Tyler Perry responds to $77 million sexual assault lawsuit, calls it a money grab
Tyler Perry's attorneys say a $77 million sexual assault lawsuit against him is fabricated revenge by an actor cut off from years of financial handouts.
Stephen Saad's Aspen Pharmacare predicts double-digit growth despite tough first half
Aspen Pharmacare reported a steep drop in first-half earnings due to one-off restructuring costs but expects double-digit profit growth by year-end.
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore says South Africa is at a critical turning point
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore says South Africa has turned a corner, pointing to hard data and a palpable shift in how people talk about the country.
South African tycoon Mustaq Brey’s Brimstone posts 98% profit jump, clearing $32 million in debt
Mustaq Brey's Brimstone Investment nearly doubled headline earnings in 2025, driven by Sea Harvest and over $32 million in debt repaid.
King Mswati III of Eswatini completes 105 government projects worth $8.9 million, benefiting thousands
King Mswati III's government has completed 105 community projects worth $8.9 million, creating 402 jobs and reaching 12,481 emaSwati across the country.
Nigerian government awarded a $15.7 million contract to controversial businessman Nasiru Danu, a man once arrested at Heathrow with a fake passport
Nigeria's aviation minister awarded a N21.68 billion contract to a firm whose initials point directly to a businessman with a fraud-laden past.
Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant's $20 million Logoman card makes its red carpet debut at the Actor Awards
Kevin O'Leary showed up to the 2026 Actor Awards wearing $20 million worth of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant history around his neck.
Nedbank, led by Jason Quinn, hits 8 million clients for the first time in its 138-year history
South Africa's fourth-largest bank crossed the 8-million client mark for the first time in its 138-year history, posting R17.2 billion in earnings.
Former Steinhoff legal chief Stephanus Grobler fined $18.9 million by FSCA
FSCA fines former Steinhoff executive Stephanus Grobler R359m over false and misleading financial statements issued between 2014 and 2017.
AfDB approves $7 million backing for Saviu to power Francophone startups
AfDB commits €6.5M to Saviu II fund, targeting early stage tech startups in Francophone West and Central Africa amid slowing venture capital flows.
Dangote Cement doubles pre-tax profit to N1.53 trillion
Dangote Cement doubles pre tax profit to N1.53 trillion
Tech billionaire Zak Calisto moves into insurance with planned stake in King Price
Competition regulators recommended approval of a deal tied to billionaire Zak Calisto to acquire a stake in King Price, the fast growing insurer.
BUA Cement triples 2025 profit to N356bn as Abdul Samad Rabiu’s giant lifts dividend and cuts leverage
BUA Cement’s 2025 profit surged to N356 billion as sales topped N1.17 trillion, prompting a higher dividend and reduced leverage.
Seplat, co-founded by Nigerian businessman Austin Avuru, reports $2.73 billion revenue surge
Seplat Energy posted a 144 percent revenue jump to 2.73bn dollars in 2025, boosted by offshore assets and stronger gas output.
South African billionaire and CAF President Patrice Motsepe praises Infantino after 10 years as FIFA boss
CAF has praised Gianni Infantino as he marks 10 years leading FIFA, citing his leadership and impact on African and global football.