Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement plans to nearly double production capacity
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement plans to nearly double annual production from 11 million to 20 million tonnes.
Retail tycoon Chandra Chauhan's Sefalana expects profit to fall as Botswana economy weakens
Chandra Chauhan’s Sefalana flags a profit dip, blaming a softer economy, food inflation and rising living costs nationwide across Botswana.
Aradel, led by Nigerian executive Adegbite Falade, gains majority stake in Renaissance
Aradel Holdings becomes the largest shareholder in Renaissance Africa Energy after a $250 million acquisition boosts its stake to 53.3 percent.
FCMB, led by Nigerian banker Ladi Balogun, expects Q1 earnings to top $40 million
FCMB, led by Nigerian banker Ladi Balogun, forecasts Q1 2026 profit to reach $44 million amid strong banking growth.
Senegal revokes Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s offshore exploration license
Senegal revokes Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto offshore license after years of unmet obligations.
Gilbert Chagoury, billionaire behind Banana Island, Eko Atlantic, wins top Nigerian honor
Gilbert Chagoury, billionaire developer of Banana Island and Eko Atlantic, receives Nigeria’s Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont posts $20 billion in nine-month revenue
Richemont reports $20 billion in nine-month sales, driven by jewelry growth and strong retail performance worldwide.
Geregu Power posts nearly $30 million profit under Nigerian businessman Abdulaziz Yari
Geregu Power reports $29.53 million profit, $130.17 million revenue, and strong dividends under Nigerian businessman Abdulaziz Yari.
Shola Akinlade’s Paystack targets Nigeria’s $32 billion financing gap for small businesses
Shola Akinlade is expanding Paystack beyond payments, using banking and data to help close Nigeria’s $32 billion small business financing gap.
Idrissa Nassa's Coris Bank takes full control of Cape Verde bank
Coris Bank, led by Idrissa Nassa, completes takeover of Cape Verde’s BCA, expanding its African banking footprint.
Glencore, led by South African executive Gary Nagle, signs Oman offtake deal for steel input
Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, agrees to buy up to 1.25 million tons of cleaner steel from Oman, advancing its energy transition goals.
Aliko Dangote’s cement company awards $10.5 million to distributors across Africa
Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Cement rewards top African distributors with $10.5M in cash, vehicles, and prizes, highlighting growth plans.
Femi Otedola hosts fellow billionaire Rabiu in Dubai amid expanding business empires
Femi Otedola hosted billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu in Dubai as both oversee major deals reshaping Nigeria’s banking, power and manufacturing sectors.
Amr Abol-Enein on opportunity, risk and Egypt’s capital markets
The CEO of CI Capital AM discusses reform, gold investing and the future of wealth management.
Co-op Bank Kenya CEO Gideon Muriuki acquires additional shares worth $1.2 million
Co-op Bank CEO Gideon Muriuki bought 5.5 million more shares worth Sh148 million, lifting his stake to 2.3% as dividends rise.
Family office of Morocco's King Mohammed VI appoints new CEO
Morocco’s Al Mada promoted deputy CEO Noufissa Kessar after Hassan Ouriagli’s death, betting on continuity at one of Africa’s biggest investors.