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Transcorp Power, linked to Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu, reports $210 million nine-month revenue driven by higher power generation and steady operational efficiency.
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Kansagra family-backed Kavango Resources draws fresh capital after Zimbabwe listing
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Somali businessman Abdiweli Hassan to invest $503 million in Kenya’s Tatu City
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Nigerian energy mogul Austin Avuru’s Seplat stake tops $200 million
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Anglo American, led by South Africa’s Duncan Wanblad, to resume coal mine sales in early 2026
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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris backs new mining reforms in Egypt
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris supports new mining reforms, boosting investor confidence and gold exploration across Egypt.
Botswana magnate Chandra Chauhan leads Sefalana Group to record $800 million revenue
Chandra Chauhan’s Sefalana Group posts record $800 million revenue, driven by growth in retail and manufacturing across southern Africa.
Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote launches $160 million Côte d’Ivoire plant
Nigerian industrial giant Dangote Cement has inaugurated a major plant near Abidjan, promising local jobs, affordable cement, and regional growth.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery Bank plans move into business banking
Discovery Bank, the digital lender backed by Adrian Gore’s Discovery Limited, is moving into SME banking to drive growth and reach R3 billion profit by 2029.
Lowe’s, led by Marvin Ellison, completes $8.8 billion acquisition of Foundation Building Materials
Lowe’s, led by Marvin Ellison, completes $8.8 billion acquisition of Foundation Building Materials, expanding its professional services network.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power lifts Q3 profit 82% to $7.6 million
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Kenyan billionaire Humphrey Kariuki named IUCN Patron of Nature in Abu Dhabi
Businessman and conservation advocate Humphrey Kariuki becomes the first African named a Patron of Nature by IUCN, cementing his role in global biodiversity efforts.