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Africa's richest man says his $100 billion 2030 revenue target is too modest
Africa's richest man told Nigerian actors and creators at his refinery that a new, larger growth target for his group will be unveiled in January.
South African financier Magda Wierzycka may leave the investment firm she founded
Sygnia founder Magda Wierzycka says she may reconsider her future at the firm if shareholders vote down an expanded share option scheme.
Egyptian construction tycoon Hassan Allam's company wins $200 million Saudi AI contract
The Allam family's construction group will build the first phase of a Riyadh AI data centre, as Saudi Arabia's Humain tenders a larger project.
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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery IPO draws investors from 51 African countries
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Zimbabwean investors have until Oct. 21 to buy into Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery
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