Adrian Gore's Discovery Green faces legal challenge from Eskom over trading license
Eskom sues to block trading licenses issued to Discovery Green and others, warning of grid risks and unfair energy market competition.
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Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor draws $470 million investment from US-based hedge fund
Silverpoint Capital’s $470 million stake in Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor signals global investor confidence, following PIC’s deeper $874 million commitment.
Egyptian entrepreneur Walid El-Saadany steps in as Elmenus CEO, succeeding founder Amir Allam
Walid El-Saadany takes over as CEO of Elmenus to expand across Egypt, boost local talent, and roll out smarter food delivery tools.
Orascom, controlled by Egypt’s richest family, gets board approval for ADX listing
The move, pending shareholder and regulatory approval, signals a shift by one of the Middle East’s top construction firms toward the UAE’s growing capital markets.
Aliko Dangote’s cement business hauls in $1.35 billion in six months
Dangote Cement posts $1.35 billion H1 revenue, profit surges 174% as pricing strategy and strong Nigerian market drive top-line and bottom-line growth.
Vitafoam Nigeria, partly owned by Samuel Bolarinde, posts $55 million nine-month revenue
Vitafoam posts $55 million revenue, returns to profit, and grows assets to $38.46 million amid strong demand and West Africa expansion.
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, to pay $372 million in dividends to shareholders
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, declared a $372.6 million dividend after surpassing $3 billion in revenue, marking its third straight strong payout.
Nigerian businessman Gbotemi Kuti’s Oak Heirs acquires controlling stake in Air Liquide
Oak Heirs, led by Gbotemi Kuti, takes over 87.31% of Air Liquide Nigeria, expanding its portfolio into industrial and medical gases.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth rises to $6 billion on cement, food gains
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth rises to $6 billion as gains from BUA Cement and BUA Foods push him higher among Africa’s richest individuals.
Absa, led by Kenny Fihla, signs deal with BYD to boost EV financing in South Africa
The Johannesburg-based lender aims to build a sustainable finance ecosystem as demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) continues to climb.
I&M Group, founded by Suresh Bhagwanji Shah, expands reach with new Mount Kenya branch
I&M expands in Kenya’s Mount Kenya region with eco-branch, boosting inclusive banking and regional investment.
Aliko Dangote turns to Angola tankers as Nigeria misses out on $400 million shipping revenue
Dangote’s $19 billion refinery uses Angola’s tankers as Nigeria’s stalled shipping sector misses out on $400 million annual freight revenue.
Southern Sun, led by John Copelyn, confirms role in $84 million Umhlanga hotel project
Construction is expected to wrap up by the end of 2027, adding to the development’s overall scale and prestige.
BUA Cement, owned by Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad, posts $380 million in half-year revenue
BUA Cement posts $380 million in revenue and $118 million in profit, fueled by Nigeria’s construction boom and strong leadership from Abdul Samad Rabiu.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $100 million as ARM plans to cut jobs
Patrice Motsepe’s wealth drops by $100 million as African Rainbow Minerals cuts jobs, faces legal heat, and battles falling mining profits.
PIC boosts stake in South African billionaire Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor to $870 million
PIC raises its stake in Pepkor to 15.46% with $31 million purchase, deepening its $874 million position as Ibex exits Christo Wiese-backed retail group.