Nigerian tycoon Rasheed Sarumi-led Presco sees profit doubles as revenue surge to $187 million
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CRDB Bank, led by Abdulmajid Nsekela, secures $120 million to support East Africa’s entrepreneurs
Led by Abdulmajid Nsekela, CRDB Bank raises $120 million from FinDev Canada, DEG, and Shelter Afrique to boost women, youth, and small businesses.
Egyptian Ghabbour family’s stake in GB Corp rebounds above $350 million
The Ghabbour family’s GB Corp stake rebounds above $350 million as shares rally 17% on the Egyptian Exchange, restoring investor confidence in Egypt’s leading automaker.
Senegalese businessman Tamsir Ousmane Traore buys Ivorian freight startup
Senegalese businessman Tamsir Ousmane Traoré acquires Ivorian freight startup Kamtar, expanding Logidoo’s digital logistics network across West Africa.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote's refinery plans 10% stake listing on the NGX
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote plans a 10% listing of his $20 billion refinery on the Nigerian Exchange to expand investor participation.
Nigerian-Lebanese tycoon Bassim Haidar’s Optasia targets $1.5 billion valuation in Johannesburg IPO
Optasia, led by Nigerian-Lebanese tycoon Bassim Haidar, plans a Johannesburg IPO targeting a $1.5 billion valuation.
Neville Koopowitz, Discovery’s UK boss, earns nearly $5 million, topping CEO’s pay
Neville Koopowitz, head of Discovery Group’s U.K. unit, earned almost $5 million in the last financial year, topping the pay of founder and CEO Adrian Gore.
South Africa's richest black man Patrice Motsepe dismisses ANC presidency rumors
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has denied speculation that he plans to run for the ANC presidency. Speaking in Johannesburg, Motsepe said his focus remains on business and philanthropy, not politics, dismissing weeks of mounting rumors about a potential candidacy.
Dangote’s refinery IPO could make him Africa’s first $100 billion man
Nigeria’s richest man is preparing to list a slice of his refinery, and if the market agrees with his valuation, it could send his net worth soaring to levels few in the world have reached.
NBA champion Masai Ujiri partners with Hilton to open first Rwanda hotel
Hilton has signed three new Tapestry Collection hotels across Sub-Saharan Africa, including a Kigali property by Masai Ujiri’s Zaria Group.
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi's Edita Food plans $6.7 million acquisition
Hani Berzi’s Edita Food acquires $6.7 million in machinery to raise capacity and strengthen its regional snack food expansion.
Paratus Group, led by Schalk Erasmus, expands African footprint with Rwanda launch
Paratus Group, led by Schalk Erasmus, launches in Rwanda to expand reliable broadband access across Africa.
Femi Otedola sells $6.25 million in Geregu shares
Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has sold 9.04 million shares in Geregu Power Plc through his investment vehicle Amperion Power, in a ₦9.29 billion ($6.25 million) deal that trims his controlling stake but keeps him firmly in charge.
Nigerian billionaire T.Y. Danjuma restructures ntel board as telecom firm prepares for relaunch”
Natcom, controlled by Danjuma, has appointed a new board in a move aimed at restoring investor confidence and positioning the telecom firm for a 2026 relaunch.
Egyptian billionaire Ahmed El-Sewedy gains $54 million from Elsewedy Electric stake
Egyptian billionaire Ahmed El-Sewedy’s stake in Elsewedy Electric rises by $51 million as the company’s shares climb 6.22% on the Egyptian Exchange over 23 days.
Alain Nkontchou's Enko Capital closes $100 million round for private credit expansion
Enko Capital, led by Cameroonian financier Alain Nkontchou, raised $100 million to boost private credit access for mid-sized African firms.