Credit Bank, led by Kenya’s Nyachae family, wins $35 million shareholder backing
Credit Bank, led by the Nyachae family, gains shareholder approval to raise Ksh4.5 billion ($35 million) through a rights issue.
South African businessman Eric Diack leads AfriSam sale to West China Cement
West China Cement seeks to acquire South Africa’s AfriSam, led by Eric Diack, as Chinese firms expand in African construction markets.
Egyptian tycoon Abdallah Sallam's Madinet Masr signs $30 million deal for Sarai project
Madinet Masr, led by Egyptian tycoon Abdallah Sallam, has signed a $30.4 million construction deal to build 95 villas at its Sarai project in East Cairo by 2027.
Allen Onyema's Air Peace eyes regional expansion across Africa by 2026
Air Peace shifts regional flights to daytime, expands African routes to 2026 for smoother travel and connections.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker raises $150.3 million from share sales
Koos Bekker raises $150.3 million from share sales to back high-end hospitality projects across South Africa, U.K., and Italy.
Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi raises Edita stake in $26.5 million trade
Hani Berzi’s Quantum Invest BV increased its Edita Food stake through a 26.5 million dollar block trade on the Egyptian Exchange.
Glencore, led by South African executive Gary Nagle, to acquire majority stake in Dutch fuel firm
Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, acquires a majority stake in Dutch fuel firm FincoEnergies to expand low-carbon and renewable fuel supply.
ERC linked to Egyptian businessman Ahmed Heikal cuts $417 million debt, moves closer to dividends
ERC, part of Ahmed Heikal’s Qalaa Holdings, repays $417 million, reducing debt and moving closer to its first dividend payout.
How Jeff Bezos investments in Africa are taking shape through Amazon, AWS, and Fintech
Jeff Bezos investments in Africa show up in two big levers, Amazon marketplaces and AWS cloud, plus a selective fintech bet.
Meet Ken Clark, the South African entrepreneur selling Twizza for $125 million
From a five cow start in Dordrecht, Ken Clark built Crickley and Twizza. Now a ZAR 2.095 billion sale crowns the run.
Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta seeks $500 million for Zambia copper
Vedanta is seeking a $500 million loan to refinance debt and expand copper operations at its Konkola mine in Zambia.
Nigeria courts private-sector support for innovation as minister meets billionaire Arthur Eze
Nigeria’s innovation minister wants business leaders at the table, betting new partnerships can turn research into factories, jobs and exports.
Charlamagne Tha God renews iHeartMedia pact as Black Effect expands; deal reportedly worth $200 million
Charlamagne Tha God renewed his iHeartMedia deal, staying on “The Breakfast Club” while expanding the Black Effect podcast network and its slate of Black-led shows.
Nigerian businessman Ufoma Immanuel’s Chappal Energies closes $430 million oil financing
Chappal Energies closes $430 million financing to boost Nigerian oil operations and support field development.
Elsewedy family firm backs Nawah Scientific’s growth in $23 million funding round
Elsewedy Electric backs Nawah Scientific in a $23 million funding round to support regional lab expansion and research services.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp buys Colorado monastery for $120 million
Palantir CEO Alex Karp pays $120 million for Colorado monastery, setting a record for Pitkin County residential sales.