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Bill Gates, OpenAI launch $50 million AI health rollout in Africa
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Indian father and son hold $186 million stake in Nigeria’s Mecure Industries as shares surge 239%
Mecure shares surged 239% in under three months, pushing Samir and Arjun Udani’s combined stake to about N266.7 billion.
Aliko Dangote seeks Sassou Nguesso’s support for Congo potash project
Aliko Dangote has approached Congo’s president about backing a potash mining project as he looks to secure fertiliser inputs regionally.
Discovery’s Adrian Gore warns South Africa: don’t squander the green shoots
Adrian Gore says South Africa is finally seeing green shoots, but warns careless policy moves and weak execution could waste a rare reform window.
Richer than ever: Patrice Motsepe’s net worth hits $4.3 billion as gold tops $5,100
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe climbs to $4.3 billion as gold soars past $5,100, lifting his mining fortune.
Orascom Construction, led by Egypt’s richest family, gains backing for OCI deal
Orascom Construction shareholders approved an OCI unit acquisition and a 97 million capital raise, expanding assets and boosting issued shares.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani's Kakuzi wins Supreme Court reprieve in land case
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