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Nigeria's richest woman Folorunsho Alakija donates $23 million hospital to university
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Egyptian billionaire El-Sewedy family’s group plans $500 million investment in Saudi Arabia, Qatar
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Dangote presses regulators, urges probe of NMDPRA chief over $5 million Swiss tuition
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Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa gains $90 million as TMG shares rise
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa sees wealth rise by $90 million as TMG shares rally, lifting market value above $3 billion.
Alex Karp’s Palantir renews multi-year deal with French intelligence
Palantir renews a three-year intelligence contract with France’s DGSI, extending its role in national security data analysis.
Kenyan businessman Paul Ndung’u faces $2.9 million repayment in SportPesa dispute
A London court ordered Kenyan businessman Paul Ndung’u to repay $2.9 million to former partners after losing a bid to reclaim a stake in SportPesa.
Kenyan entrepreneur Shilen Thakerar’s Crown Healthcare to build new pharma plant with $10 million
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Palm Hills, Marriott plan St. Regis near Grand Egyptian Museum in West Cairo
Palm Hills and Marriott plan a St. Regis near the Grand Egyptian Museum, adding new hotel rooms and branded residences to West Cairo.
Africa’s richest people are warming up to Instagram - here’s why
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Algeria’s richest man Issad Rebrab hit as Brandt folds, 700 jobs lost
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Presco, led by Nigerian tycoon Rasheed Sarumi, adds 10,000 hectares
Presco, chaired by Rasheed Sarumi, expands its palm oil operations with a 10,000-hectare land acquisition in Cross River State.
Egyptian billionaire Ahmed El-Sewedy gains $116 million in Elsewedy stake
Egyptian billionaire Ahmed El-Sewedy adds $115.93 million to his Elsewedy Electric stake as shares climb and market value strengthens.