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Tony Elumelu's Transcorp Group has delivered the most commanding financial performance in its history, posting $399 million in revenue for full year 2025 and a 44% surge in profit after tax, as the conglomerate signals aggressive expansion across power and hospitality heading into 2026
Robert Gumede built one of Africa's biggest black-owned IT company from scratch. Here is every business the South African tycoon owns in 2026.
Dangote Cement has sold 10% of its Senegal subsidiary to the government in Dakar as revenues at the plant fell 21% in 2025.
Jacqueline Dongmo quietly built a logistics empire for decades. Then she made one of the boldest bets in African consumer goods history.
Darshan Chandaria wants outside money in the family business. The CEO of one of Kenya's oldest conglomerates is building a formal family office to make it happen.
Under Peter Ashade, United Capital grew revenue 35% to $43.1 million in 2025. Net trading income surged 176%, and shareholders received $13.2 million in dividends.
Umeme posted a Sh148.2 billion profit in 2022 and reappointed Dr. Patrick Bitature as board chairman for a third consecutive term.
Oriental Weavers completed independent carbon verification, reporting 102,000 tons of CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions while pushing a bold solar expansion.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe is back in national leadership conversations as the country debates its future, despite his repeated denials of political ambition
MTN Nigeria posts a $429.7 million tax bill in 2025 under Nigeria’s new tax regime, even as profit before tax surged past $1 billion for the first time
Aliko Dangote is poised to collect about $485 million in dividends after Dangote Cement proposed a N45 per share payout for 2025.
Zoho is considering data centers in South Africa as the Vembu family owned software firm rides a 50% surge across Africa.
Michael Prest’s BONI won two key High Court rulings in Zambia, preserving its legal challenge over the liquidation of Investrust Bank.
Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group says 2025 net profit rose 43% to EGP 18.2bn, fueled by stronger real estate and hotel revenue and a larger sales backlog.
Calls are rising again for Patrice Motsepe to enter the ANC presidential race, as his ARM role change fuels fresh political speculation.
Poulina Group Holding has launched a bid for a majority stake in LandOr, signaling a new push to strengthen its agri food business.
