Absa partners with IFC to launch $50-million trade facility for African farmers
This follows a recent collaboration between Absa and IFC, which resulted in a $60 million trade finance facility for Volcafe, a leading global green coffee merchant.
Ghana’s Daniel Ofori sees $2-million gain in GCB Bank shares amid rally
This follows a $1.19-million gain recorded between Jan. 1 and May 6, when the value of his stake rose from $4.91 million to $6.1 million.
Lagos-based Greek tycoon John Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills nears $100 million
The rise builds on earlier gains of $11.12 million between June 7 and Aug. 13, when his stake in Flour Mills rose from $62.13 million to $73.24 million.
Adenia partners enters Egypt, strengthening African presence
This marks the firm’s eight location across the continent and underscores its commitment to responsible investing and sustainable development in Africa.
TMG Holding partners with Huawei to launch Egypt's first AI cloud services
Building on their existing relationship in smart cities and sustainable solutions, TMG and Huawei plan to reshape Egypt’s urban landscape.
Access Holdings receives approval to establish Namibian banking unit
The move is part of Access Bank’s broader strategy to drive economic growth and enhance intra-African trade within the Southern Africa region.
Nigerian entrepreneur Cosmas Maduka's Coscharis unveils $4-billion green energy initiative
The ambitious project signifies a pivotal move toward sustainability in Nigeria’s energy landscape.
Nigerian billionaire TY Danjuma takes over Kashimbila Hydro Dam concession in major power push
At the handover ceremony, Danjuma emphasized that the concession marked the beginning of a long and challenging journey towards achieving reliable electricity for the state.
Palm Hills to buy nearly $40-million stake in Taaleem from Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour
This follows Mansour's acquisition of an additional stake in Taaleem, increasing his holding to 18.3 percent after purchasing shares worth EGP505.6 million ($10.46 million).
Somali tycoon Ismail Ahmed’s Zepz raises $267 million to expand in Africa
The venture capital firm Accel, along with Leapfrog and TCV, led the latest funding round for Zepz.
Egyptian businessman Mohammed Elsewedy's stake in electric giant exceeds $770 million
Elsewedy, who serves as the company's vice president, holds a 17.76-percent stake —equivalent to 385.6 million ordinary shares.
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s richest families, partners with fintech firm to boost African remittances
The collaboration aims to make money transfers faster, safer, and more affordable.
Access Holdings, led by Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, merges pension units to strengthen market position
This strategic consolidation is aimed at enhancing the company’s operational capabilities and fostering innovation in Nigeria's expanding pension sector.
Kenyan tycoon Andrew Ndegwa’s stake in NCBA surges above $26 million
Ndegwa sees $3.82-million gain as NCBA Group shares surge 16.8 percent on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros' Flour Mills of Nigeria plans to raise $120 million in capital
This move aims to strengthen the company’s financial base as it continues its aggressive growth trajectory, buoyed by recent stock gains and strong financial performance.
TymeBank, backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, hits 10-million-customer milestone
The bank, backed by Motsepe, has rapidly expanded since its launch in 2019, transforming the financial landscape in South Africa and beyond.