Remgro, owned by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, wins approval for eMedia restructuring
Johann Rupert’s Remgro gets Competition Commission approval for eMedia Holdings to acquire full control of eMedia Investments.
Nigerian energy executive Adegbite Falade leads Aradel in new domestic supply deal with NLNG
Nigerian energy executive Adegbite Falade leads Aradel in a new domestic gas supply deal with NLNG, boosting local energy production.
Bitumen World, backed by Zimbabwe's Rudland family, cuts jobs as cash flow tightens
Bitumen World, backed by Zimbabwe’s Rudlands, cuts jobs as delayed government payments and cash flow pressures strain the construction firm’s operations.
Kenyan tycoon TK Muya’s Family Bank plans $48 million capital raise
Family Bank targets $48 million private placement to fund regional expansion and strengthen capital after strong H1 profits.
Misr Italia, led by Mohamed Khaled El Assal, to invest $227 million in Egypt real estate in 2025
The company has already deployed EGP5 billion ($103.3 million) and will channel another EGP6 billion ($124 million) in the coming months.
Nigerian tycoon Rasheed Sarumi-led Presco gets nod for $162.8 million raise
Presco shareholders approve $162.8 million rights issue to fund acquisitions, expansion, and balance sheet growth under Rasheed Sarumi’s leadership
Malawian executive Jimmy Lipunga leads Illovo in $45 million loan deal
The facility, backed by majority shareholder Sucoma Holdings, will pay down part of Illovo’s $72 million liabilities, much of it owed to foreign suppliers and sister companies.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Prosus plans stake sales to raise $2 billion
Prosus targets $2 billion from asset sales as CEO Fabricio Bloisi sharpens focus on e-commerce and lifestyle platforms.
South African executive Kenny Fihla drives Absa’s retail and pan-African expansion plans
Kenny Fihla leads Absa’s retail revamp, driving digital banking growth and pan-African expansion with strong first-half 2025 results.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour loses $10 million on Palm Hills stake
Yasseen Mansour loses nearly $10 million from Palm Hills stake as EGX shares drop, highlighting challenges in Egypt’s real estate sector.
Anglo, led by South Africa’s Duncan Wanblad, loses $3.8 billion coal deal
Peabody cancels $3.8 billion Anglo coal deal after mine fire; Anglo plans arbitration as H1 revenue falls to $8.95 billion.
Black executive Marvin Ellison gains $25 million from Lowe stake
Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison gains $25 million as the company’s stock jumps 16% on the NYSE, boosting his stake to $187 million.
Glencore, led by South African executive Gary Nagle, plans $13.5 billion copper expansion in Argentina
Glencore plans to inject $9.5 billion into developing El Pachón in San Juan province and $4 billion into the Agua Rica project in Catamarca over the next decade.
Nigerian oil tycoon Gabriel Ogbechie loses $6 million from Eterna stake
Eterna’s market cap slips below $35 million as Gabriel Ogbechie’s stake drops, but shares remain up 56% this year.
Madinet Masr, led by Egyptian tycoon Abdallah Sallam, negotiates Saudi land deal
The plots range between 300,000 and 500,000 square meters, Sallam said during a company roundtable on Sunday.
Oando, led by oil mogul Wale Tinubu, distributes 679 million shares to investors
Oando, led by Wale Tinubu, issues 679 million bonus shares, rewarding investors with 8.3% amid Nigeria’s oil market challenges.