CRDB Bank, led by Tanzanian banker Abdulmajid Nsekela, secures $200 million loan
CRDB Bank, led by Tanzanian banker Abdulmajid Nsekela, secured a $200 million syndicated loan after record investor demand surpassed expectations.
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Mukuha family's Naivas becomes Kenya’s first retailer to reach 110 stores
Naivas, Kenya’s top homegrown retailer, has opened its 110th store in Kiambu, marking 35 years of steady growth and reaffirming its market leadership.
Billionaire Ogunlesi eyes major investments in Nigeria’s ports and aviation
Billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi plans fresh investments to boost Nigeria’s ports, aviation, and energy landscape.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux set for $20 million Capitec dividend
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux set for $20.08 million payout as Capitec lifts dividend on strong earnings.
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui loses nearly $200 million in Addoha stake
Anas Sefrioui’s stake in Groupe Addoha drops $199 million after shares fall 16 percent amid Morocco property concerns.
Kevin Hart leads $35 million funding for AI weight-loss app
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Ventures leads $35 million funding for Simple, an AI health app with 700,000 subscribers.
Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi gains $25 million as Edita stock surges
Hani Berzi’s stake in Edita Food Industries rises above $120 million after stock surges on the EGX.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish’s IHS invests $750 million in solar, hybrid power projects
IHS invests $750 million in solar and hybrid power in Nigeria, advancing clean energy and sustainability goals.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec reports $326 million half-year profit
Capitec Bank, founded by billionaire Michiel le Roux, posted $326.4 million profit in H1 2026, lifted by higher income and tight cost control.
Kenyan tycoon TK Muya’s Family Bank plans Nairobi Stock Exchange listing
Kenyan tycoon TK Muya’s Family Bank plans NSE listing as shareholders meet to approve debut after decades of growth.
South Africa’s richest Johann Rupert gains $1.2 billion in September
Johann Rupert’s wealth jumped $1.2 billion in September, lifting his net worth to $17.3 billion on Richemont gains.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth rebounds to $3.4 billion
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth rises to $3.4 billion after gains in Harmony Gold offset earlier losses.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake rebounds above $1 billion
South African tech billionaire Zak Calisto’s Karooooo holding tops $1 billion after a stock surge and robust earnings.
Egypt’s Sadek El-Sewedy sees $18.6 million gain on Elsewedy Electric stock
Egyptian billionaire Sadek El-Sewedy sees $18.6 million rise in Elsewedy Electric shares as the company’s market cap exceeds $3.3 billion.
Mounir Nakhla’s MNT-Halan rolls out Egypt’s first digital secured loan
Mounir Nakhla’s MNT-Halan unveils Egypt’s first digital secured loan, offering fast, collateral-backed credit.
Aig-Imoukhuede-led Access Holdings gets $10 million to boost SME growth in Sierra Leone
Access Holdings secures IFC backing to boost SME lending in Sierra Leone, targeting women-led firms and expanding access to credit in underserved markets.