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Anglo American divests $1.1-billion acquisition of coal mine interests in Australia
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Kredit secures $18 million to boost financing for SMEs in Egypt
This funding is set to enhance Kredit's role within Egypt's expanding small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem.
Nicky Oppenheimer’s wealth jumps $1.5 billion
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MTN Nigeria aims for $30.4-million commercial paper issuance to boost liquidity amid naira devaluation and rising costs
MTN Nigeria plans to raise $30.4 million through commercial paper issuance to strengthen liquidity amid naira devaluation and rising operational costs.
Access Holdings' earnings surge to $2.07-billion, driven by interest income and strategic expansion
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South African billionaire Wendy Ackerman honored as 2024 Hall of Femme inductee by IWFSA
Wendy Ackerman, co-founder of Pick 'n Pay, has been honored as a 2024 Hall of Femme inductee by IWFSA, recognizing her outstanding contributions to business and societal development in South Africa.
Heirs Energies pledges to advance sustainable energy at African Energy Week 2024
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Fresh petition stalls Stella Oduah's N7.9-billion fraud arraignment for the sixth time
The fraud arraignment of former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah has been delayed for the sixth time due to a fresh petition filed by co-defendants, calling for a review of the charges.
Oando commits to driving Nigeria’s energy future with sustainable solutions
Oando Group pledges to drive Nigeria’s energy future through sustainable solutions, with major projects like Okpai leading the way.
CI Capital completes $80 million bond issuance, setting record in Egypt’s non-banking sector
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MTN Uganda posts $637.4 million revenue in 9M 2024
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Safaricom's CEO Peter Ndegwa earns $1.95 million in 2024 salary
This marks a 19.4 percent decline from last year's earnings of $2.42 million, primarily due to a 31.7 percent drop in the value of share-based awards.
El-Sewedy brothers lose $175 million after becoming Egypt's newest billionaires
Ahmed El-Sewedy, CEO of Elsewedy Electric, and his brother Sadek, the company’s non-executive chairman, hold a majority 51.05 percent stake.