Shameel Joosub-led Vodacom strikes clean energy deal to ease South Africa grid reliance
The company launched its virtual wheeling solution, enabling companies to source renewable electricity through the grid from independent producers.
Nigerian developer Sijibomi Ogundele wanted by EFCC over alleged money laundering
Sijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Group, faces EFCC probe over alleged money laundering and fund diversion in Nigeria.
Kenyan entrepreneur Chris Mwirigi’s betting firm renews $1.8 million sports sponsorship deal
Kenyan entrepreneur Chris Mwirigi’s Betika has renewed its $1.8 million deal with AFC Leopards, securing one of Kenyan football’s biggest sponsorships.
South Africa’s Stephen Saad expects $50 million sales from Aspen’s weight loss drug
South African pharma tycoon Stephen Saad says Aspen’s weight loss drug could reach $50 million in sales within two years.
South Africa’s Christo Wiese sees Shoprite stake approach $1 billion
Shoprite stock rally boosts South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake close to the $1-billion mark.
Zimbabwean executive Ralph Mupita leads MTN in potential Telkom bid
The Johannesburg-based company has reopened discussions after walking away from a deal two years ago.
Tanzanian entrepreneur Benjamin Fernandes' NALA enters Kenya after $40 million funding
Tanzanian fintech NALA, led by Benjamin Fernandes, has entered Kenya with $40 million Series A backing, eyeing the $4.9 billion remittance market.
South African businessman Senzo Tsabedze’s Afrirent acquires Protea Hotel Mahikeng
Afrirent Holdings, led by Senzo Tsabedze, has acquired Protea Hotel Mahikeng, its first full hotel ownership under Indalo Hotels & Leisure.
Texton, linked to South Africa’s Robert Franco, exits Blackstone REIT with $6.2 million in proceeds
South Africa’s Texton, linked to Robert Franco, completes $6.2 million Blackstone REIT exit to strengthen its balance sheet.
South African billionaire Motsepe pockets $32.5 million ARM dividend
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe will earn R574.8M ($32.5M) in dividends from ARM despite a sharp earnings drop at his mining group.
Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Minerals posts 47% profit drop, trims payout
African Rainbow Minerals’ profit slumped 47% as weaker iron ore prices and Bokoni losses offset gains in manganese; dividend reduced to R6 a share.
Dangote refinery bought crude worth $7.2 million from NNPC in July
Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery bought $7.2 million crude from NNPC in July under Nigeria’s naira-for-crude policy, filings show.
Sanlam, backed by Patrice Motsepe, posts $654 million profit in H1 2025
Sanlam, backed by Patrice Motsepe, lifted H1 profit 6.9% to $654 million on gains from life, general insurance and investment management units.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank to open in Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank will open in Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon in 2025, with Kenya expansion plans also underway.
Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin's Custodian stake is now worth $42 million
Wole Oshin’s Custodian stake soars to $42 million as shares rally 142%, boosting wealth and investor confidence in Nigeria’s insurance sector.
Sale of Noluthando Gosa-linked ArcelorMittal SA to IDC stalls over valuation
ArcelorMittal SA, linked to businesswoman Noluthando Gosa, risks closure of its long steel division and 3,500 jobs as IDC sale talks falter over valuation.