South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Prosus backs Orbii’s $3.6 million seed round
The round also drew backing from VentureSouq, DASH Ventures, Taz Investments, and Sanabil 500.
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Electric giant led by Egypt's El-Sewedy family commits $2.5 billion to Algeria’s industrial expansion
Elsewedy Electric, led by Egypt’s El-Sewedy family, will invest $2.5 billion in Algeria to build new factories and expand renewable energy capacity.
93-year-old billionaire becomes Morocco’s richest man
At 93, Othman Benjelloun leads Bank of Africa and reclaims title as Morocco’s richest man with a $2 billion fortune.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Liquid C2 seals deal to boost Africa’s cloud adoption
Cloudmania, part of Strive Masiyiwa’s Liquid C2, partners with AvePoint to boost secure cloud adoption and data protection across Africa.
Ghanaian tycoon Ibrahim Mahama’s E&P acquires Black Volta, Sankofa gold projects
The acquisition followed the transfer of all issued shares from Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd. and Upwest Resources Ltd., according to filings with Ghana’s Registrar of Companies.
Serena Williams-backed women’s league Unrivaled hits $340 million valuation
Serena Williams and other investors fuel Unrivaled’s rise to a $340 million valuation, boosting women’s basketball growth.
Nigerian aviation mogul Obiora Okonkwo’s airline to buy six aircraft for expansion
The deal, sealed at Southwest’s Dallas, Texas headquarters, marks a pivotal step in the Nigerian airline’s fleet expansion strategy.
Another Moroccan billionaire on the rise, as Alami Lazraq's ADI stake nears $700 million
Alami Lazraq’s ADI stake nears $700 million, reflecting rising influence in Morocco’s property market and wealth rankings.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to pocket $7.4 million in Econet interim dividends
Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa will pocket $7.4 million from Econet’s $15.5 million interim dividend, reflecting the telecom giant’s strong 2025 run.
Kenyan businessman Henry Njeru’s tea company placed under administration
Njeru Industries, a Kenyan tea firm, enters administration amid sector challenges and financial pressures on exporters and farmers.
Medhat Khalil’s Raya gets $23.3 million to boost Egypt’s banking sector
Raya Integration secures $23.3 million credit to boost Egypt’s digital banking, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity capabilities.
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake drops $113 million
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake loses $113 million as shares slide 10 percent on Malawi Stock Exchange.
Kansagra family-backed Kavango Resources plans Zimbabwe listing
Kavango Resources, backed by the Kansagra family, plans a Zimbabwe listing to fund gold projects, drawing support from local pension funds.
Zimbabwean social entrepreneur Tsitsi Masiyiwa aims to raise $50 million for African-led ventures
Tsitsi Masiyiwa’s RemitHope seeks $50 million to channel diaspora remittances into African-led projects spanning health, education, and welfare.
Egyptian entrepreneur Khalid Ashmawy's Munify raises $3 million in seed round
Egypt’s Munify raises $3 million led by Y Combinator to grow cross-border banking for millions of Egyptians overseas.
Black billionaire Robert F. Smith-backed firm to hire up to 500 people
Jaggaer, backed by Robert F. Smith’s Vista, will expand in Hyderabad with plans to grow its workforce to 500 employees.