Court halts $3.66 million tax order against Tony Elumelu-linked AEDC
Federal High Court halts $3.66 million tax order against Tony Elumelu-linked AEDC, sending the case back to the tribunal.
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Mo Dewji’s MeTL secures $24.6 million to expand Tanzania’s agro-industry, creating 1,400 jobs and boosting exports and rural incomes.
Patrice Motsepe-backed Harmony Gold approves up to $1.75 billion for Eva Copper mine
Harmony Gold commits up to $1.75 billion to develop the Eva Copper mine as Motsepe-backed expansion pushes into Australia.
Michael Jordan donates $10 million to North Carolina medical center
Michael Jordan donates $10 million to Novant Health, honoring his mother and supporting neurological care in Wilmington.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom mogul Sam Darwish gains $6.7 million from IHS stake
The rebound comes after a challenging period between Sept. 12 and 27, when his stake fell from nearly $100 million to $86.19 million.
Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand unveils $150 million clean energy transition facility
FirstRand and BII launch a $150 million facility to help high-emitting African companies shift to cleaner production.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Naspers logs $4.1 billion profit for H1 2026
This marks a clear improvement from the same period a year earlier and underscores the company’s effort to streamline operations and tighten execution in key markets.
Lesaka, linked to Patrice Motsepe, gets approval for $64 million Bank Zero deal
The clearance removes the main regulatory hurdle for the deal, which was first announced in June 2025.
Nigerian magnate Aderemi Makanjuola’s Caverton plans recovery after $36 million loss
Caverton launches a groupwide overhaul as Aderemi Makanjuola moves to curb losses and restore profit after a $36 million setback.
Anglo American, led by South Africa's Duncan Wanblad, faces fresh BHP takeover bid
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Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi gains $8.3 million from Edita Foods shares
Hani Berzi’s Edita stake rises $8.35 million as the snack producer’s market cap tops $670 million amid strong investor demand.
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s wealthiest families, faces $3 million tax blow
NCBA faces a $3 million tax setback after a Kenyan court upheld a ruling voiding its 2019 stamp duty waiver, clearing the way for KRA to seek payment.
Egyptian billionaire Hassan Allam takes board seat at the American University in Cairo
Egyptian billionaire Hassan Allam joins AUC’s Board of Trustees, strengthening the university’s leadership.
Paystack fires Nigerian co-founder Ezra Olubi amid sexual misconduct allegations
Paystack fires co-founder Ezra Olubi over sexual misconduct allegations as the company faces scrutiny on workplace governance.
Côte d’Ivoire mine lifts gold output for Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ Endeavour
Ity mine in Côte d’Ivoire leads Endeavour Mining’s gold output, boosting Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ stake to $1.4 billion.
Kenyan billionaire Narendra Raval unveils $550 million steel plant in Uganda
Kenyan billionaire Narendra Raval launches a $550 million steel plant in Uganda, expanding Devki Group’s regional footprint.