MTN, led by Zimbabwean executive Ralph Mupita, drawn into Iran shutdown
MTN, led by Zimbabwean executive Ralph Mupita, is caught in Iran’s internet shutdown after officials replaced its local chief without notice.
Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto cites $45 million investment before Senegal license loss
Atlas Oranto spent $45 million on Senegal exploration and staff training before the government revoked its offshore license.
Kenyan businessman Ahmed Hashi's Hashi Energy loses bid to introduce new evidence in $55.7 million tax case
Kenyan fuel trader Hashi Energy lost a bid to add new evidence in its $55.7 million tax dispute with Kenya’s revenue authority.
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, wins central bank approval for 15% stake sale
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, wins CBK approval to sell 15% of government stake, raising $1.6 billion for Kenya’s treasury.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richement sells Baume & Mercier
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont sells Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani Group as luxury portfolios shift.
Patrice Motsepe joins world’s top 1,000 richest as net worth tops $4 billion
Patrice Motsepe enters the world’s top 1,000 richest as his net worth climbs above $4 billion, driven by gains in mining and investments.
South African executive Laurence Rapp-led Vukile buys 35% of Pradera in $5.9B deal
South African executive Laurence Rapp-led Vukile acquires 35% of Pradera in $5.9 billion deal, expanding its retail reach globally.
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz nears $130 million LPG terminal completion
This reflects a major step in his effort to expand LPG supply across East Africa while easing long-standing pressure on the region’s energy infrastructure.
$352 million NCBA stake held by two of Kenya’s richest families in focus after Nedbank bid
$352 million NCBA stake held by Kenya’s Kenyatta and Ndegwa families draws attention after Nedbank’s $856 million takeover offer.
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement plans 20 million-tonne capacity with $240 million expansion
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement plans a $240 million expansion to lift production capacity to 20 million tonnes within 20 months.
Alex Karp’s Palantir lands multimillion-dollar AI deal with South Korea’s HD Hyundai
Alex Karp’s Palantir signs a multimillion-dollar AI agreement with HD Hyundai, extending a partnership that has helped speed shipbuilding by 30 percent.
Kenyan billionaire Rasik Kantaria's FMB Capital stake slips below $1 billion
Kenyan billionaire Rasik Kantaria sees FMB Capital stake fall below $1 billion after share gains cool.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker loses $200 million amid market pullback
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth fell by $200 million after a pullback in Naspers and Prosus shares.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement plans to nearly double production capacity
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement plans to nearly double annual production from 11 million to 20 million tonnes.
Aradel, led by Nigerian executive Adegbite Falade, gains majority stake in Renaissance
Aradel Holdings becomes the largest shareholder in Renaissance Africa Energy after a $250 million acquisition boosts its stake to 53.3 percent.
FCMB, led by Nigerian banker Ladi Balogun, expects Q1 earnings to top $40 million
FCMB, led by Nigerian banker Ladi Balogun, forecasts Q1 2026 profit to reach $44 million amid strong banking growth.