Moroccan businesswoman Lamia Tazi’s Sothema targets CIALIS assets from Eli Lilly
Moroccan businesswoman Lamia Tazi’s Sothema aims to acquire CIALIS assets from Eli Lilly to expand specialized therapies in Africa.
Ivorian businessman Koné Dossongui's Atlantic gets $150 million financing for gold mine
Koné Dossongui’s Atlantic Group gets $150 million to buy the Tongon gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire.
Ackerman family gives up majority control of Pick n Pay as Allan Gray’s stake grows
Pick n Pay’s founding family falls below 50% control as Allan Gray ups its stake, sharpening focus on the retailer’s troubled turnaround.
Prudential’s exit plan tests Patrice Motsepe’s grip on Alexforbes
Prudential’s possible Alexforbes exit hands Patrice Motsepe a pivotal moment: tighten African Rainbow Capital’s control or share power with a new global investor.
Inside Black Coffee’s empire: 15 businesses and investments owned by the South African DJ
From Soweto venues to Silicon Valley–backed startups and Cape Town’s most expensive house, Black Coffee has turned DJ fees into a serious investment empire.
Flex raises $60 million Series B to build AI “private bank” for high net worth business owners
Flex raises fresh funding to scale its AI-native private bank, targeting high net worth middle-market owners juggling complex business and personal finances.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu orders Bombardier Global 8000 business jet
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Group adds a Bombardier Global 8000 to its fleet, signalling fresh expansion bets from Lagos to Dubai.
South Africa's Vodacom, led by Shameel Joosub, moves to control Kenya's Safaricom
Vodacom, led by Shameel Joosub, moves to take control of Kenya’s Safaricom in a deal valued at about $2.4 billion.
Ugandan businessman Ketan Morjaria's Credit Bank under fire after $8.7 million property auction
Kenya’s Credit Bank faces scrutiny after judges froze an $8.7 million land transfer, raising questions over how the lender handled its own property auction.
Vodacom, Johann Rupert’s Remgro close $672.9 million Maziv fiber deal
Vodacom finalizes a $672.9 million fiber deal with Remgro’s Maziv to expand fast internet across South Africa.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi gains $7.9 million from Equity Group stake
James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake gains $7.9 million as the Kenyan lender’s shares rally, lifting his holdings and confidence.
Egyptian tycoon Ashraf Sabry’s Fawry unveils holding company to consolidate investments
Fawry launches a holding company to consolidate investments and boost its fintech expansion under Ashraf Sabry.
Michael Jordan files lawsuit against U.S. motorsports giant over monopoly allegations
NBA legend Michael Jordan files lawsuit against NASCAR, challenging monopoly rules and protecting his $150 million 23XI Racing team.
Nigerian oil magnate Gabriel Ogbechie’s Eterna launches $14.9 million rights issue
Eterna launches a $14.9 million rights issue as Gabriel Ogbochie moves to strengthen the company’s finances and expand operations.
How Adeniji Adeyemi built Starlink Global & Ideal Ltd, Nigeria’s $550 million non-oil export giant
From a one-room cocoa shop to a $550 million export engine, Adeniji Adeyemi’s Starlink Global & Ideal Ltd is redefining non-oil success in Nigeria.
Belgian SIAT invests $100 million in Nigerian tycoon Rasheed Sarumi-led Presco
Belgian SIAT invests $100 million in Presco to expand Nigeria’s palm oil production and boost Edo State’s economy.