Isabel dos Santos denies corruption claims, criticizes UK sanctions over $440 million allegations
Angolan businesswoman Isabel dos Santos rejects corruption allegations, calling UK sanctions politically motivated.
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Devki Group launches $84.7-million iron ore pelletization plant, targets 14,000 jobs in Kenya
Devki Group’s $84.7-million iron ore plant in Kenya promises to create 14,000 jobs, strengthen local mining, and drive the country’s industrial growth.
ASR Africa begins construction of $147,691 corrosion research center at FUPRE
ASR Africa begins construction of a $147,691 corrosion research center at FUPRE, enhancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector with cutting-edge research and industry collaboration.
Seplat Energy, founded by Austin Avuru, propels Nigerian equity market to $228-million gain
Seplat Energy led a $228-million rally in the Nigerian equity market, with its stock surging 9.99 percent and boosting investor confidence across the board.
Kenyan telecom tycoon Peter Ndegwa launches new Safaricom airtime plan to lift revenue
Ndegwa launches Safaricom's Sh1 airtime purchase option via M-Pesa, aiming to attract low-budget consumers and drive revenue growth.
Kenyan billionaire heiress Mary-Ann Musangi elected chair of KAM’s Women in Manufacturing Committee
Musangi will focus on increasing women's representation and promoting sustainability in manufacturing.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola applauds Dangote refinery for disrupting fuel import market
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola praises the Dangote refinery for its impact on reducing Nigeria's dependency on fuel imports.
Cement company of Africa’s richest man doubles revenue to $659.3 million in Q1 2024
Group revenue from cement, clinker, and other products surged 100 percent year-over-year, reaching N817.35 billion ($659.3 million).
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $8.7 billion amid Nigeria’s currency woes
This decline is influenced by the recent devaluation of the Nigerian currency — the country’s second devaluation in eight months.
