Tech billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave set to launch North African operations
Flutterwave is a leading payment technology provider in Africa.
Led by Sophia Alj, Ismael Belkhaya, Chari secures $1 million from Orange Ventures
Chari is a Moroccan e-commerce and fintech startup.
Kenyan sugar mogul Jaswant Rai takes on Kakuzi’s dominance with entry into avocado farming
Rai ranks as one of Kenya’s richest businessmen.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Group flags off $252-million highway project
BUA Group is a leading infrastructure conglomerate.
Nigerian tech tycoon Leo Stan Ekeh secures $184-million contract for 2023 National Census
Ekeh is the founder of Zinox Group.
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji to take on Pepsi, Coca-Cola, other world leading brands
Dewji has expressed his readiness to challenge major beverage companies.
This Ghanaian entrepreneur led her startup to raise $13 million from investors in January
Addy is a Ghanaian entrepreneur who is breaking down barriers.
Nigerian oil tycoon Jide Omokore acquitted of $1.6-billion fraud
Omokore is the chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Nigeria Limited.
Nigerian energy mogul Abdulwasiu Sowami’s Ardova to delist from NGX
Sowami owns 74.1 percent of the oil marketing firm’s issued shares.
South African mogul Neal Froneman-led Sibanye-Stillwater gets permit for Finnish lithium project
Froneman holds a 0.074-percent stake in the precious metal mining group.
South African businessman Colin Rezek-led Vantage closes $377-million fourth mezzanine fund
Vantage Capital made its groundbreaking foray into mezzanine finance in 2006.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power gains $380 million in 37 days
The majority of the power-generating company is controlled by Otedola.
Kenyan mogul John Kimani-linked Kakuzi gears up for showcase at Berlin’s global trade fair
Kimani owns a 32.3-percent stake in Kakuzi.
South African mogul Neal Froneman’s latest pursuit: Zambian copper mines
Froneman’s interest in Zambia’s copper mining assets represents a major opportunity for the country.
Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja battles state capture in $112.80-million tax dispute
Keroche Breweries is one of the largest producers of alcoholic beverages in Kenya.
Led by South African exec July Ndlovu, Thungela Resources set to acquire mine in Australia
Ndlovu owns a minuscule yet lucrative 0.74-percent stake in Thungela Resources.