Kola Aina's Ventures Platform raises $64 million to back Africa’s next tech giants
Ventures Platform has raised $64 million for its second fund, aiming to back Africa’s next generation of tech startups and drive regional expansion.
Nigerian businessman Temitope Lawani's Helios weighs full Axxela exit
Helios is preparing to sell its remaining stake in Axxela, marking a major shift in Temitope Lawani’s investment focus.
South African tycoon Khudusela Pitje’s GX Capital lands $43 million from Standard Bank
New GX Capital secures $43 million from Standard Bank to scale renewable power, storage, water and gas projects.
Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp relocates turbines to lift Nigeria’s power supply
Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp has relocated four turbines to Delta State to boost power generation as gas supply improves across Nigeria.
Christo Wiese-linked Pepkor completes $98.2 million purchase of Retailability brands
Pepkor, linked to Christo Wiese, completes $98.2 million acquisition of Retailability brands, expanding across Southern Africa.
Kenyan businessman Peter Munga locked in $5 million share feud with wife
Kenya’s Peter Munga is in a $5 million legal fight with his wife over Britam shares tied to a bank loan dispute.
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, unveils $232 million plan to overhaul Kenya’s education
Safaricom rolls out a $232 million plan to modernize education across Kenya with digital tools and training.
Aliko Dangote’s refinery pledges steady fuel supply as output tops demand
Dangote refinery lifts output above demand and pledges stable petrol and diesel prices across Nigeria.
Sim Tshabalala-led Standard Bank expands in Angola, eyes global markets
Standard Bank secures JPMorgan approval in Angola, boosting cross-border trade access and expanding global reach.
Kenyan industrialist and Pwani Oil founder, Naresh Malde, dies at 74
Naresh Malde, the Kenyan industrialist who built Pwani Oil into one of East Africa’s most trusted homegrown brands, has died in Mombasa at 74.
South African tycoon Stephen Saad’s Aspen wins $29 million settlement
Stephen Saad’s Aspen wins $29 million settlement in mRNA production dispute, boosting investor confidence after a tough fiscal year.
American-Burkinabè banker Simon Tiemtoré's Vista Bank eyes controlling stake in ACEP Cameroon
Vista Bank, led by Simon Tiemtoré, is in advanced talks to acquire a controlling stake in ACEP Cameroon to expand across Central Africa.
Fairvest, co-founded by Darren Wilder, acquires two South African malls for $39 million
Fairvest buys Jozini and Tugela Ferry malls for $39 million, boosting its South African retail portfolio.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola's FirstHoldCo settles $350 million Eurobond
FirstBank, the flagship banking subsidiary of FirstHoldCo, redeems a $350 million Eurobond, reinforcing liquidity and investor confidence.
South African billionaire Saltzman family’s Dis-Chem posts $1.2 billion half-year revenue
Dis-Chem Pharmacies, backed by South Africa’s billionaire Saltzman family, posted $1.2 billion revenue in H1 2025, driven by retail and wholesale growth.
American-Nigerian mogul Sam Darwish’s IHS slashes diesel consumption by 50 million liters
Sam Darwish’s IHS Nigeria saves 50 million liters of diesel with $750 million investment in hybrid and solar systems.