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IFC and ASR Africa will scale She Wins Africa to 1,000 women entrepreneurs after the first group mobilized more than $4 million.
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Vumatel’s rise to one million subscribers highlights how fibre broadband is reshaping internet access across South Africa, from urban suburbs to township communities.
Aliko Dangote cement surge pushes Nigerian stock market past N111 trillion
Investor demand for Dangote Cement and other major stocks pushed Nigeria’s stock market value past N111 trillion, extending February’s rally on strong earnings sentiment.
South African tycoon Tshepo Mahloele's Harith finally gets its airline with FlySafair takeover
Harith General Partners secures FlySafair, two years after its SAA deal collapsed, marking a shift in South Africa’s airline market.
Bill Gates Rejects Claims Linking Him to Mosquito Surge in Kenya
Bill Gates has rejected claims circulating online that link him to a surge in mosquitoes in Kenya, with his foundation calling the allegations false.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa to establish a private university
Hisham Talaat Moustafa is leading a new push into higher education as Talaat Moustafa Group plans a private university in Noor City.
Zim billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet delisting and InfraCo spinoff draws scrutiny as investors weigh payout terms
Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet is pitching a $1bn InfraCo spinout, but an analyst warns shareholders to scrutinize valuation, liquidity and payout terms.
valU founder Walid Hassouna tops $174m African startup funding in January 2026
African startups raised $174 million in January, extending a fourth year trend of tighter funding as investors concentrate capital on fewer, larger deals.
Banking tycoon Lesetja Kganyago warns stablecoins could threaten currency stability in South Africa
Lesetja Kganyago has warned that the growing use of stablecoins could threaten currency stability in South Africa, citing regulatory gaps and rising global economic uncertainty
Serena Williams fuels comeback buzz after practice session with Alycia Parks
Serena Williams is once again at the center of comeback talk after Alycia Parks revealed they recently practiced together and praised the tennis legend’s fitness.
Michael Jordan opens fourth North Carolina clinic for uninsured patients
Michael Jordan has opened a fourth health clinic in North Carolina, expanding free primary care access for uninsured residents through his partnership with Novant Health.
South African tycoon Senzo Tsabedze's Afrirent acquires bus manufacturer Busmark 2000
Afrirent founder Senzo Tsabedze is set to buy Busmark, pulling the Randfontein bus maker out of business rescue and into a wider logistics group.
Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze suffers another loss as Chevron cuts ties with Atlas in Equatorial Guinea
Arthur Eze’s Atlas Petroleum lost its Block I stake after payment disputes with Chevron, as Equatorial Guinea moves to secure gas development.
Ghanaian businessman Dr Ernest Sampong hailed as Ernest Chemists marks four decades of leadership
Ghana’s government has praised Dr Ernest Sampong’s four decades of leadership as Ernest Chemists celebrates its role in strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing.
South African investment manager Thato Ntseare warns of AI bubble risk
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