South African executive Laurence Rapp-led Vukile finalizes $13 million upgrade of Mthatha Mall
Vukile finalizes a $13 million upgrade of Mthatha Mall, adding new retailers and driving a strong recovery in the Eastern Cape.
Investec, led by South African executive Fani Titi, ramps up corporate mid-market expansion
Investec ramps up mid-market growth in South Africa and the U.K., targeting stronger returns and deeper client relationships.
Nigerian insurance mogul Oye Hassan Odukale’s Leadway takes full control of PAL Pensions
Leadway, chaired by Oye Hassan Odukale, completes its acquisition of PAL Pensions, strengthening its position in Nigeria’s pension industry.
Kenyan businessman Suresh Bhagwanji Shah set for $2 million I&M dividend
Kenyan businessman Suresh Bhagwanji Shah is set to earn $2.06 million after I&M Bank declared a stronger interim dividend.
Patrice Motsepe-backed Harmony Gold eyes Newmont copper venture in Papua New Guinea
Patrice Motsepe-backed Harmony Gold weighs a multibillion-dollar copper venture with Newmont in Papua New Guinea.
Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor joins Investec to launch zero-fee banking service
Pepkor and Investec discuss a zero-fee banking service to reach millions of lower-income South Africans.
Kampala-based entrepreneur Agnes Aistleitner Kisuule's First Circle Capital secures $6 million
Agnes Aistleitner Kisuule’s First Circle Capital raises $6 million to support African fintech founders.
Reinet, led by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, posts $7.8 billion in net assets
Reinet Investments, led by Johann Rupert, posts $7.8 billion in net assets despite a $298 million decline amid market volatility.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Munga in $30 billion coal dispute with Chinese investors
The rights to Kitui's Mui Basin coal blocks are the subject of a $30 billion coal dispute between Kenyan tycoon Peter Munga and Chinese investors.
South African billionaire Ackerman family set to offload Pick n Pay shares
The Ackerman family plans to sell up to 8.5 percent of Pick n Pay shares to support the retailer’s turnaround efforts.
Sankei Ole Kenga's Enkisoma lands $9.3 million to widen access to Kenya’s private schools
Enkisoma Africa and MyCredit are funding digital labs for 150 Kenyan schools, offering financing and full support to ease adoption.
Nigerian energy mogul Adebowale Olujimi’s Emadeb E&P hits first oil
Emadeb E&P, led by Adebowale Olujimi, starts production at Ibom Field, a $100 million investment in Nigeria’s oil sector.
Aliko Dangote's Dangote Group vows refinery expansion despite tariff delay
Aliko Dangote’s Group presses ahead with refinery expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day despite tariff delay.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava raises $150 million for AI expansion
Cassava raises $150 million and gains NVIDIA support to expand AI infrastructure across Africa.
Aliko Dangote, Zimbabwe sign $1 billion deal for 2,000km energy pipeline
The deal covers a new fertilizer plant and a 2,000-kilometer pipeline running from Namibia’s Walvis Bay port, through Botswana, to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city.
South African banker Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand secures $310 million AfDB funding
FirstRand gains $310 million from AfDB to expand credit access for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and farmers in South Africa.