Meta joins Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom on $23 million fiber project for East Africa
Meta teamed up with Safaricom to invest $23 million in an undersea cable linking Kenya to Oman, aiming to cut costs and boost internet access in East Africa.
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NCBA, backed by Kenya's richest families, posts $85.2 million H1 profit
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s richest families, posts $85.8 million H1 profit, driven by rising interest income despite lower deposits and total assets.
Britam, backed by Kenyan business leaders, to expand into Congo
Kenya's biggest publicly traded insurer is seeking acquisitions in Congo markets with low insurance penetration to boost growth and diversify revenue streams.
Billionaire Mo Dewji partners with Kym Rapier Foundation to deliver free eye care in Tanzania
Mo Dewji Foundation, led by Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji, and the Kym Rapier Foundation fund free cataract surgeries and eye camps across Tanzania.
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee joins Jumia board after $110 million shareholding
By extending his reach into e-commerce, he is positioning Axian to play a central role in shaping the next phase of Africa’s digital retail industry.
Malawi gains second billionaire as Hitesh Anadkat’s stake in FMB tops $1 billion
Hitesh Anadkat becomes Malawi’s second billionaire as his FMB Capital stake surpasses $1 billion.
WPP Scangroup, founded by Kenyan tycoon Bharat Thakrar, set for layoffs amid half-year loss
WPP Scangroup, founded by Bharat Thakrar, is cutting jobs after posting a half-year loss amid weak demand and cash strain.
Kenyan tycoon TK Muya’s Family Bank plans $48 million capital raise
Family Bank targets $48 million private placement to fund regional expansion and strengthen capital after strong H1 profits.
He sold Telecel for $200M, owned Hotel Rwanda and a wine estate: Miko Rwayitare’s empire
Miko Rwayitare built Africa’s first mobile network, sold it for $200M, owned Hotel Rwanda and a Cape wine estate. His legacy endures.
Patrick Bitature, one of Uganda’s richest men, faces $10 million legal setback
Ugandan tycoon Patrick Bitature faces $10 million legal setback from South Africa’s Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership.
Malawian executive Jimmy Lipunga leads Illovo in $45 million loan deal
The facility, backed by majority shareholder Sucoma Holdings, will pay down part of Illovo’s $72 million liabilities, much of it owed to foreign suppliers and sister companies.
Baloobhai Patel-backed Sanlam Kenya reports sharp profit decline in first half
Sanlam Kenya, backed by Nairobi investor Baloobhai Patel, reported an 89% profit fall in H1 2025 as rising expenses outweighed investment gains.
KCB Group, led by Kenyan banker Paul Russo, eyes Ethiopia entry
KCB Group, led by Paul Russo, is eyeing entry into Ethiopia’s newly opened banking sector, weighing acquisitions and foreign ownership exemptions.
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira's FDH Bank posts $34 million profit in H1 2025
FDH Bank’s profit nearly doubles to $35 million on higher interest income and loan growth in the first half of 2025.
Malawian tycoon Vizenge Kumwenda's NICO Holdings stake now worth $34 million
Malawian tycoon Vizenge Kumwenda’s NICO Holdings stake has surged to $34.34 million in 2025 as shares on the Malawi Stock Exchange rally 176.7%.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi-led Equity Group posts $267 million half-year profit
Kenyan banker James Mwangi leads Equity Group to a 17% profit rise, posting $267 million with assets reaching $13.9 billion.