Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava raises $150 million for AI expansion
Cassava raises $150 million and gains NVIDIA support to expand AI infrastructure across Africa.
Aliko Dangote, Zimbabwe sign $1 billion deal for 2,000km energy pipeline
The deal covers a new fertilizer plant and a 2,000-kilometer pipeline running from Namibia’s Walvis Bay port, through Botswana, to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city.
South African banker Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand secures $310 million AfDB funding
FirstRand gains $310 million from AfDB to expand credit access for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and farmers in South Africa.
Vodacom, led by Shameel Joosub, partners with Starlink to expand Africa internet
Skims, co-founded by Emma Grede, hit a $5-billion valuation after raising $225 million to boost global expansion and new stores.
Skims, linked to Emma Grede, one of America’s richest Black women, hits $5 billion
Skims, co-founded by Emma Grede, hit a $5-billion valuation after raising $225 million to boost global expansion and new stores.
Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa launches Africa’s first multi-model AI platform
Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies unveils Africa’s first multi-model AI platform, expanding access to advanced AI tools.
Access Holdings, led by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, vests shares to 689 staff
Access Holdings, led by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, rewards 689 employees with shares under its incentive plan.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu commits $1 billion to Kenya infrastructure
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu commits $1 billion to Kenya’s infrastructure projects after meeting President William Ruto.
Barloworld, led by Dominic Sewela clears last hurdle in $1.3 billion buyout
Barloworld, led by Dominic Sewela, secures final approval for Newco’s $1.3 billion buyout, paving the way for JSE delisting.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, strikes fertilizer deal with German firm
Dangote Fertilizer signs a deal with Germany’s thyssenkrupp Uhde to boost Nigeria’s urea capacity and strengthen food security.
Senegal businesswoman wins $4.6 million to boost Gade Gui egg output
Adama Sène Cissé secures $4.6 million from Proparco to expand Gade Gui’s egg production, boosting Senegal’s local food supply.
Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta commits $1.5 billion to Zambian mine
Vedanta, led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, plans $1.5B investment to boost Konkola copper mine output in Zambia by 2031.
Billionaire El-Sewedy family launches major industrial zone in Egypt
Egypt’s El-Sewedy family partners with Arabia Developments to launch a major industrial zone in New 6th of October City.
Aliko Dangote eyes $1 billion Zimbabwe bet in cement and power
Aliko Dangote will visit Zimbabwe to close in on a $1 billion industrial complex spanning cement, coal and power after months of talks.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Munga’s wife stops Britam share sale
Kenyan court halts sale of 75 million Britam shares as Peter Munga’s wife claims joint ownership.
Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand flags extra UK provision risk
FirstRand warns of a possible extra UK provision as tensions rise with the Financial Conduct Authority.