MRS, majority owned by Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata, rakes in $203 million revenue
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Pandega, led by Zimbabwean executive Michael Fowler, hits $223 million revenue in 2024
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From $1.8 billion deal to legal trouble: Nigerian businesswoman Aisha Achimugu wanted for money laundering
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One of America’s richest Black CEOs suffers $28.9 million loss from Eaton stake
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South Africa’s IDC seeks control of ArcelorMittal SA, linked to Noluthando Gosa
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Segun Agbaje leads GTCO to record $661.3 million profit, sets $134.4 million dividend payout
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Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie to retire after over a decade of leadership
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Orascom, owned by Sawiris family, plans Egypt cutback after $2.6 billion Saudi deal approval
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Sim Tshabalala-led Standard Bank backs $5 billion oil pipeline
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CA&S Group, led by Botswana executive Duncan Lewis, declares $6.4 million dividend for investors
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James Mwangi leads East Africa’s largest bank to $377 million profit in 2024
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Stephen Saad’s wealth takes a hit as Aspen Pharmacare stock plunges, erasing $41 million
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