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Tyme, which operates in Africa and Southeast Asia, in December raised $250 million in its Series D capital raise, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion.
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Although their stake declined, the family remains a key player in Kenya's agribusiness sector.
Raya Holding enters Saudi Market with $26.6 million Jarir partnership
This reflects the conglomerate’s ambition to broaden its regional presence and highlights its dedication to diversifying financial services across the Middle East.
Barry Stuhler's Resilient gets $57.1 million boost from Ninety One
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Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s fortune grows by $700 million in 2024
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South African tycoon Adrian Gore earns $1.7 million salary from Discovery in 2024
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Dangote Cement partners with Tetracore to boost auto CNG supply chain
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Custodian shares boost Wole Oshin's portfolio by $14.6 million, but naira's decline reduces gains
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Tullow, backed by oil magnate Dossou-Aworet, wins $320 million tax dispute in Ghana
An international tribunal ruled that the company is not liable for a $320 million tax assessment levied by the Ghana Revenue Authority.
Absa adds $3.2 million to Kenyan businessman Baloobhai Patel’s portfolio gains in 2024
His portfolio benefited from a rise in the bank's share price on the Nairobi bourse and the strengthening of the Kenyan shilling against the U.S. dollar.
Mangwana Capital aids Invictus Energy in $10 million raise for Zimbabwe's energy shift
This investment solidifies Mangwana Capital’s pivotal role in advancing Zimbabwe's energy sector and supports Invictus Energy's growth plans.
MTN Uganda secures $100 million loan for network expansion, corporate purposes
The financing demonstrates MTN Uganda’s strong financial position and commitment to advancing digital and financial inclusion.
South African executive Anton De Bruyn pockets $1.7 million from Shoprite in 2024
This represents a 55.47 percent increase from his 2023 remuneration, reflecting both his contributions and the group's strong financial performance.
MTN finalizes sale of Guinea operations, strengthening strategic focus
MTN’s sale of its Guinea-Conakry operations underscores the company’s commitment to optimizing its portfolio.
Tongaat Hulett to sell Zimbabwe operations in $330-million deal amid currency woes
The deal will be executed via a debt-to-asset swap, a component of Tongaat's ongoing restructuring process.